Is the blade stamped on the opposite side from the KA-BAR logo indicating a service branch (i.e. USMC, USA, USN)?
1975705
No, USA and model number and kbar are the only labeling on the knife, if you want USMC or other military markings and still want the cool kydex sheath you will need to buy two kabar knifes to meet your needs.good luck.
1975706
Foliage green is an army color and therfore no surprise that this is stamped USA.
1975707
Ya one side says Ka-Bar Olean,NY and the other side has USA, USMC, ect. The full size will have the item number on this side too
1975708
No, USA and model number are the only labeling on the knife, if you want USMC or other military markings and still want the cool kydex sheath you will need to buy two kabar knifes to meet your needs. I do not know if the others stile can be used with the hard case.good luck.
2233768
Yes actually it is. The original ones were made in Taiwan. But Ka-Bar shifted production a year or two back and they are now made in the US. You can tell if you have a US model if there is a US flag emblem on the blade next to the ZK emblem. I just bought one recently (several months ago) and got a US made version. Also there was a slight change in the design. There is now the curved finger extension at the end of the handle like on the Famine Tanto.
882512
My Morakniv is stamped "Swedish Steel on the right side of the blade, but it's one with a blue handle and black pommel and hilt. I don't know how my review came to be on the wooden-handled version.
2176127
The blade is marked "BK11 USA." At that point I assume the blade was made in the USA.
904872
My set does have Oneida stamped on the blade. Viet Nam is also stamped on the underside of the handles. They are very nice set and have had no problems with it.
1393452
I threw away the box - sorry. Knife, scabbard , and decal do not indicate origin of manufacture. Other side of blade has "Bker plus 1048" on the ricasso, opposite the thumb groove side of the blade. Google search turned up http://www.boker.de/us/fixed-blade-knife/boker-plus/tactical-knife/02BO1942.html , if this helps any.
826259
This particular one is more a collector's item and does have the KBar company logo. I bought one of these back in the 70's from Atlanta Cutlery and it recently got stolen. I ordered another. For $44 it is a very good work knife and does not have the logo, but is of the Kbar design: Ontario 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black)
1445211
When you go to the KaBar website, that knife has the name printed and not stamped into the metal.
826261
Micah, as far as I know all KA-BARS are manufactured by the k-bar company in Olean, NY. They are the original makers of ka-bars. They made them for all three branches of the service and if you go to their web site can purchase this knife stamped Army, Navy or Marines.
358681
The Knife will have Ka Bar Logo and USA stamped into the metal. There should be Official literature from Ka Bar; about the knife and history with the company. The knife will also be a full tang knife...it does not mean much but a quality that does separate itself. My knives have all been authentic.
1674044
Yes, all kabar knives are american made. I believe their factory is in new york
1537727
The sheath is not, Kabar is made by Buck Knives U.S. Co. Can't say for sure it was "made " in U.S.
1537728
YES! The K-BAR knives are made in Olean New York USA. I have several knives and the K-BAR is the finest.Outstandingfit and finish.I have an original WW2 and my new one is spot on!
2233766
Yes actually it is. The original ones were made in Taiwan. But Ka-Bar shifted production a year or two back and they are now made in the US. You can tell if you have a US model if there is a US flag emblem on the blade next to the ZK emblem. I just bought one recently (several months ago) and got a US made version.Also there was a slight change in the design. There is now the curved finger extension at the end of the handle like on the Famine Tanto.
1323305
My 0279BKS-B Alpha Hunter is stamped Buck USA on the blade, and the box it came in is clearly marked, made in the U.S.A. JWM
54443
It is, and when you get it all the proper markings will be in the correct places. I think it's just a ripped image of the knife. But all in all its a good knife has replace my buck folder as my new edc. Great ergonomics, great fit n finnish, good steel
212098
I own two of these wonderful knives. Both have the Shun logo on one side and KAI stamped on the other side of the blade. However the package insert with both knives which gives the use and care instructions, etc has Kershaw printed on the outside. I don't know this for a fact, but I think Shun, KAI and Kershaw are all made by the same knife makers. Nonetheless, it doesn't bother me. I just keep enjoying all the superb, effortless and clean slices I make with this knife in all my steaks and chops. "Don't worry. Be happy," and enjoy this fine blade.