USED KNIFE, WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Knife previously purchased, from a private collection
* Condition: Like new
* Available on the market: Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Present and in excellent condition
* Sheath: Present and like new
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

At 2:38 in the morning on the night between January 16 and 17, 1991, just 18 hours and 38 minutes after the expiration of the ultimatum set by the United Nations, Operation "Desert Storm," the largest allied military action since 1945, began.

In what would become the first conflict in history to be broadcast live on television, 90,000 tons of bombs would be dropped, marking a new point of no return for what was considered acceptable by global public opinion. The imagery that war helped create would lay the groundwork for the long series of Western military interventions in the Middle East in the years that followed.

Intended use: Tactical/Military

Country of production: USA
Blade: 1095 carbon steel 56/58HRC
Handle: Leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 305mm.
Balance: Set back - 1 cm from the lower guard
Weight: 305g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Commemorative edition from the 2000s, out of production and no longer available

KA-BAR is one of the most iconic brands in the history of American cutlery, synonymous with robustness, reliability, and real-world operational use. The brand is known worldwide for its combat, outdoor, and survival knives, designed to withstand demanding conditions of use.

Becoming famous during World War II as the standard-issue knife for the United States Marine Corps, KA-BAR built its reputation on solid blades, effective geometries, and selected materials, intended for military, tactical, and professional purposes.

Still today, KA-BAR knives are appreciated by operators, outdoor enthusiasts, and collectors for their reliable construction, ease of maintenance, and consistent performance over time, both in historical models and modern versions.

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