Does it have USMC stamped on the reverse side of the blade?
911702
The side pictured has "Ka-bar" and "Olean, NY." stamped on it, but the opposing side has "U.S.A." with "1211" stamped underneath it. I just uploaded some pictures so you can get a better look. They are the ones with a wood grain table in the background. Remember that this 1095 carbon will rust, as it is not a stainless steel. Mine rusted within a few hours of sharpening. In the picture, you will see that I have it oiled pretty good.
1118487
As stated by MLEC, the blade does have a round in the center for the shaft. That is just, one, bad photo. I have ordered many from Amazon. The other holes at both ends are just wear indicators. The newer hardened blades are the bomb.
695052
No, I just got both and the USN Mark-1 is too wide for the sheath. Kinda of dumb because it was suggested by this site to buy it the sheath with the knife.
1690463
I do not see that sequence stamped on the blade of mine...Love the knife have it at both my homes.
1937533
It's a knights armament rear sight stamped USMC, comes with a KAC instructions on how to zero etc... I've had mine for a few years and I work for the govt and haven't had men in black suits kick down my door because it's "stolen govt property".
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As far as I know it is 100% U.S. made. It is made in Ontario, N.Y. by the Ontario Knife Company. It is made and issued to the US. Marine Corps. I would hope that my fellow Marines are getting nothing but the best.
1019038
The one I received had no print on the blade, however I have seen some that do
2176127
The blade is marked "BK11 USA." At that point I assume the blade was made in the USA.
114146
The answer to your question is yes. The K-Bar USMC FIGHTING KNIFE is a piece of history. Great as a collectible or use outdoors. Jim S.
2013507
NO it does not. Also, The "Nam" style knife has serrations on both sides of the blade near the hilt, while this knife has serrations on only one side at the tip. Years ago, Gerber did make a few commemoratives with the angled blade....they are pricey, but MUCH cheaper than an original! Your best bet would be to start searching EBAY. Good Luck, and Thank-You for your service...........Art
810330
Usually if a knife is made in China, it will have "CHINA" stamped on the blade. My knife does not have anything stamped on the blade.
1708910
The blade is not stamped with the country of orgin and I no longer have the packaging. But in my opinion I do not think it is a US made knife.
790294
mine did ,although some might not - this is great knife which i bought after my mk 3 knife was stolen!
261624
I think that the main difference is that the blade is stamped instead of forged.
1235755
Gary, it is a fixed blade. I have all of the USMC bayonets back to the civil war and this is a fine knife.
1898522
Can't validate for sure, but it does have a "Stainless" engraving on the blade. Also "China".
501900
On one side of the Blade USMC is imprinted near the handle and on the other side it says KA-BAR Olean, NY imprinted by the handle.