Ka Bar

On December 9, 1942, during the Second World War, KA-BAR presented a knife to the United States Marine Corps in the hope of it becoming the standard weapon. In collaboration with the Marine Supply Department, the project was revised and the production of an improved combat and utility knife began.

During the war, USMC KA-BAR knives became so renowned for their quality and abundance that "KABAR" became the common name. It was adopted by the Marines, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years later, many KA-BAR knives were reactivated in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2019, KA-Bar joined forces with Spartan Blades to establish Pineland Cutlery. CEO John Stitt aimed to create a "KA-BAR" with enhanced strength, robustness, and corrosion resistance. During development, metallurgist Larrin Thomas identified CPM MagnaCut® steel with the desired qualities.

CPM MagnaCut® is a sintered high-carbon steel produced by Crucible Industries and specially designed for blades. Spartan Blades developed the Spartan-KA-BAR using CNC machining, cryogenic treatment, and PVD coatings.

Intended Use: Tactical / Military

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: CPM MagnaCut steel 61/63HRC
Blade Finish: Tungsten DLC
Handle: Kraton G with stainless steel 301 guard and Tungsten DLC treatment
Blade Length: 178mm.
Blade Thickness: 4.2mm.
Total Length: 305mm.
Weight: 306g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with belt loops and M.O.L.L.E. compatible
Packaging: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: -

On December 9, 1942, during World War II, KA-BAR presented a knife to the United States Marine Corps, hoping it would become the standard weapon. In collaboration with the Marine Quartermaster Department, the project was revised, and production began on an improved combat and utility knife.

During the war, USMC KA-BAR knives gained such recognition for their quality and abundance that "KABAR" became the common name. It was adopted by the Marines, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years later, many KA-BAR knives were reactivated in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan conflicts.

In 2019, KA-Bar partnered with Spartan Blades to form Pineland Cutlery. CEO John Stitt desired a "KA-BAR" with enhanced durability, robustness, and corrosion resistance. During development, metallurgist Larrin Thomas identified CPM MagnaCut® steel with the desired qualities.

CPM MagnaCut® is a sintered high-carbon steel produced by Crucible Industries, specifically designed for blades. Spartan Blades developed the Spartan-KA-BAR using CNC machining, cryogenic treatment, and PVD coatings.

Intended Use: Tactical / Military

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: CPM MagnaCut steel 61/63HRC
Blade Finish: ZrN Flat Dark Earth
Handle: Kraton G with stainless steel 301 guard and tungsten DLC treatment
Blade Length: 178mm.
Blade Thickness: 4.2mm.
Total Length: 305mm.
Weight: 306g.
Sheath: Kydex, thermoformed, with belt loops and M.O.L.L.E. compatible
Packaging: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: -

COLTELLO USATO, RITIRATO DA COLLEZIONE PRIVATA
* Tipologia: Produzione degli anni 80 (presumibilmente 1984/1986), precedentemente acquistato ed etilizzato
* Condizioni: Globalmente in buone condizioni
* Reperibile in commercio: Attualmente in produzione, con differenti finiture del cuoio
* Affilatura: Riaffilato professionalmente
* Segni su lama: Diversi segni di usura che conferiscono carattere e non ne limitano la funzionalità
* Segni su impugnatura: Segni di usura su guardia e pomolo, cuoio del manico in buono stato
* Scatola: Assente
* Fodero: Assente
* Manuali, Certificati e Garanzie: No
* Controllato e Certificato dal nostro laboratorio interno

Il KA-BAR USMC è considerato uno tra i più famosi coltelli al mondo. Venne originariamente ideato per le truppe degli Stati Uniti nella Seconda Guerra Mondiale e da allora la sua efficacia è stata universalmente riconosciuta e impiegata in tanti altri scenari militari. 

Destinazione d'uso: Tattico/Militare

Lama: in acciaio al carbonio 1095 56/58HRC
Manicatura: anelli di cuoio
Lunghezza lama: 180mm.
Spessore della lama: 4mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -mm.
Lunghezza totale: 305mm.
Bilanciatura: arretrata - 1 cm. dal ramo di guardia inferiore
Peso: 305g.
Fodero: in cuoio
Note: Produzione degli anni 80 (presumibilmente 1984/1986), precedentemente acquistato ed etilizzato

Il Red Spacer KA-BAR è probabilmente il coltello KA-BAR più collezionabile realizzato durante la seconda guerra mondiale. Il distintivo distanziatore rosso presente sotto la guardia ha attirato l'attenzione dei collezionisti per decenni. Sebbene gli originali siano rari e costosi, il laboratorio State & Union di KA-BAR - che si occupa delle realizzazioni custom - ha realizzato un piccolo lotto di questo iconico coltello.

Le rondelle in pelle sono modellate a mano per creare un aspetto invecchiato. Il fondello e la guardia sono lavorate artigianalmente per replicare le forme e le dimensioni dell'originale.

Ogni distanziatore rosso è fatto a mano per essere leggermente più lungo dell'attuale distanziatore utilizzato sui coltelli da combattimento/utilità KA-BAR. La lama viene sabbiata, quindi trattata a freddo.

Il fodero subisce un processo di invecchiamento per scurire la pelle e far corrispondere il colore del fodero originale.

Destinazione d'uso: Tattico/Militare

Lama: in acciaio al carbonio 1095 56/58HRC
Manicatura: anelli di cuoio
Lunghezza lama: 180mm.
Spessore della lama: 4mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -mm.
Lunghezza totale: 290mm.
Bilanciatura: arretrata - 1 cm. dal ramo di guardia inferiore
Peso: 305g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in cuoio
Note: -

La Coltelleria Collini di Busto Arsizio è distributore ufficiale per l'Italia del marchio KA-BAR

Intended Use: Light Utility

Production type: industrial
Country of Production: China
Blade: full tang, stainless steel 8Cr13MoV
Blade finish: Powder coated
Handle: G10
Blade length: 152mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 286mm.
Weight: 280g.
Sheath: ABS with belt clip system, M.O.L.L.E. compatible.
Notes: -

Intended Use: Light Utility

Production type: industrial
Country of Production: China
Blade: full tang, stainless steel 8Cr13MoV
Blade finish: Powder coated
Handle: G10
Blade length: 122mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 254mm.
Weight: 275g.
Sheath: ABS with belt clip system, M.O.L.L.E. compatible.
Notes: -

Similar to the most famous and best-selling model 1217 USMC, the model 1219 differs in the use of the U.S. LOGO. ARMY engraved on the blade and on the sheath and with the partially serrated blade.

The USMC KA-BAR is considered one of the most famous knives in the world. It was originally designed for United States troops in the Second World War and its effectiveness has since been universally recognized and used in many other military scenarios.

Intended use: Tactical / Military

Blade: 1095 56 / 58HRC carbon steel
Handle: leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -mm.
Total length: 305mm.
Balancing: backward - 1 cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 305g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: leather
Note: -

Intended use: sports

Blade: 4116 stainless steel 57 hrc
Handle: leather rings
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -mm.
Total length: 295 mm.
Balancing: set back - 1 cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 200g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in leather
Note: -

From KA-BAR regarding the special engraved logo: The engraved logo features the historical "The Union" logo from the early 1900s, a bear, and the years marking 120 years - 1898 and 2018.
The significance of the bear is in the KA-BAR name itself. An Alaskan hunter was attacked by a Kodiak bear, but successfully defended himself using his Union Cutlery knife. The hunter was so thankful that he sent a letter describing the ordeal with "K a Bar" (Kill a Bear) as well as sending in the bear fur. The officers of Union Cutlery decided to adopt KA-BAR as a trademark in 1924.

Intended use: Tactical / Military
Production: U.S.A.
Blade: 1095 56 / 58HRC carbon steel
Handle: leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -mm.
Total length: 305mm.
Balancing: set back - 1 cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 305g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: in leather
Note: -

Target: Tactical / Military

Blade: carbon steel 1095 56 / 58HRC
Country of Origin: USA
Finishing: Teflonatura
Manicure: FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon)
Blade length: 174mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 328mm.
Balance: backward - 1 cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 300g.
Sheath: in Celcon (ABS)

Intended use: Tactical / Utility

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: carbon steel 1095 56 / 58HRC
Blade Treatment: Black Coating
Handle: Ultramid
Blade Length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2mm.
Overall length: 192mm.
Balance: backward, 2 cm from the lower guard branch
Weight: 181g.
Sheath: in Nylon, compatible with M.O.L.L.E.
Packing: Cardboard box with Ka-Bar logos
Notes: Design by Jesse Jarosz

Intended use: Tactical / Utility

Blade: 1095 carbon steel 56 / 58HRC
Country of Origin: USA
Finish: Teflon coating
Handle: Leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Overall length: 305mm.
Balancing: backward - 1 cm. the branch of the lower guard
Weight: 305g.
Sheath: Leather

Ka-Bar - USMC Vietnam Military Knife K-9140 - Knife

Intended Use: collection

Blade: 1095 carbon steel 56 / 58HRC
Handle: Leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
closed length: -mm.
Overall length: 305mm.
Balancing: backward - 1 cm. the branch of the lower guard
Weight: 305g.
Closed: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Limited Edition

Use: Neck Knife

Blade: 1095 carbon steel 56/58 HRC
Handle: Paracord
Blade length: 83mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 177mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 68g.
Sheath: ABS
Notes: 2m including paracord - Developed in cooperation with Ka-Bar Becker Knives & Tools and ESEE Knives

Ka-Bar - USMC Never Forget - September 11, 2001 - 02-9128 - knife

Intended use: collection

Blade: carbon steel 1095 56/58HRC
Handle material: leather rings
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Length closed:-mm.
Overall length: 305mm.
Balancing: backward - 1 cm. the branch of the lower guard
Weight: 305g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Limited Edition

Intended use: Tactical

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: 1095 carbon steel
Blade treatment: powder coating
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 203mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 325mm.
Weight: 332g.
Sheath: Kydex
Packaging: Cardboard box with Ka-Bar logos
Note: -