The Ka-Bar 1217 USMC 7" fixed blade knife is the iconic combat and utility blade that defined a generation—and still delivers today. Born from World War II service, this American-made knife carries the legendary USMC tang stamp and remains the go-to fixed blade for hunters, campers, outdoors workers, and anyone who needs a dependable, no-nonsense tool. Its 7-inch flat-ground blade, paired with a comfortable brown leather handle and steel guard, handles everything from camp tasks and field work to backcountry processing with equal authority.

What makes the Ka-Bar 1217 such a trusted choice is its honest engineering: a clip-point blade forged from 1095 Cro-Van steel that holds a sharp edge and takes a quick touch-up when needed. The hardness rating (56–58 Rockwell) strikes the balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening—no exotic steel drama, just proven performance. The leather handle and steel guard provide authentic, durable grip in wet or gloved conditions, and the included leather sheath keeps the blade secure and accessible whether you're hiking, hunting, or working camp.

At 11.875 inches overall and 0.7 pounds, the 1217 sits in the sweet spot between a large utility knife and a compact combat blade—weighty enough to handle serious work, nimble enough for day pack carry. Made entirely in the USA (with a Mexican-made sheath), it's built the way they used to build things: to last a lifetime and pass to the next. If you want a proven, unfussy fixed blade that has earned its reputation through seven decades of hard use, the Ka-Bar USMC is the knife.

The Ka-Bar 1217 USMC 7" fixed blade knife is the iconic combat and utility blade that defined a generation—and still delivers today. Born from World War II service, this American-made knife carries the legendary USMC tang stamp and remains the go-to fixed blade for hunters, campers, outdoors workers, and anyone who needs a dependable, no-nonsense tool. Its 7-inch flat-ground blade, paired with a comfortable brown leather handle and steel guard, handles everything from camp tasks and field work to backcountry processing with equal authority.

What makes the Ka-Bar 1217 such a trusted choice is its honest engineering: a clip-point blade forged from 1095 Cro-Van steel that holds a sharp edge and takes a quick touch-up when needed. The hardness rating (56–58 Rockwell) strikes the balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening—no exotic steel drama, just proven performance. The leather handle and steel guard provide authentic, durable grip in wet or gloved conditions, and the included leather sheath keeps the blade secure and accessible whether you're hiking, hunting, or working camp.

At 11.875 inches overall and 0.7 pounds, the 1217 sits in the sweet spot between a large utility knife and a compact combat blade—weighty enough to handle serious work, nimble enough for day pack carry. Made entirely in the USA (with a Mexican-made sheath), it's built the way they used to build things: to last a lifetime and pass to the next. If you want a proven, unfussy fixed blade that has earned its reputation through seven decades of hard use, the Ka-Bar USMC is the knife.