KA-BAR Knives, Inc.

KA-BAR didn't become a household name by accident. Since 1898, they've been making knives for military personnel, hunters, survivalists, and everyday users. Every knife undergoes their unique manufacturing processes and testing to ensure corrosion resistance, strength, edge-holding ability, and an out-of-the-box razor-sharp cutting edge.

On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a knife to the United States Marine Corps. Working with the Marine Quartermaster Department, the original design was revised and production began. As the war escalated, the USMC KA-BAR became so well recognized for quality and so abundant in number that "Kabar" became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern—regardless of whether it was manufactured at the actual KA-BAR facility.

The USMC KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, many KA-BAR knives were unofficially reactivated in the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom conflicts.

Today, the original USMC Utility Knife remains the first choice for many men and women of service who carry it as their personal knife option. It's also a favorite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen, and collectors.

KA-BAR produces hundreds of quality cutlery products and accessories across multiple categories:

Military & Tactical - USMC KA-BAR fixed blades (straight edge and serrated) - Ek Commando knives (Model 4, Model 5, and specialty versions) - Tactical fixed blades and folders

Specialty Lines - State & Union Custom Shop: Hand-built fixed blades, USA-made folding knives, straight razors, handle scales, and accessories made in Olean, NY. Recent releases include the F01 Folder (S90V steel, first all-USA made folding knife from KA-BAR in over five decades), Red Spacer replicas with 1095 Cro-Van steel, and the Old School Folder (OSF) frame lock with CPM S35VN blade and titanium construction. - Ek Commando Knife Company: Famous since 1941. Knives carried by Americans in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and countless operations in between. - Becker Knife & Tool: Including the limited edition BK76 with MagnaCut steel - Designer Collaborations: Hinderer Knives, Dozier Knives, Jarosz Knives, Les George Knives, R. Lee Ermey, Snody Knives

Other Categories - All-purpose & utility knives - Hunting & outdoor knives - Law enforcement knives - Folding blades - Collectible knives - Kitchen cutlery (Cutco brand) - Sheaths and accessories

KA-BAR knives are made with: - Steel options: 1095 Cro-Van, S35VN, S90V, MagnaCut, CPM S35VN, and other premium steels - Handle materials: Leather, Kraton, G10, walnut, titanium, Micarta - Full tang construction on classic models (leather stacked handles) - MOLLE-compatible sheaths on tactical models - USA manufacturing for many products; some international production

The Cutco/KA-BAR Visitors Center in Olean, New York welcomes customers to learn about knife manufacturing, view antique military and pocket knives, and purchase products directly.

Address: 1040 East State Street, Olean, New York 14760 Phone: (716) 790-7000

KA-BAR maintains a Military Appreciation Program allowing customers to send KA-BAR knives to randomly selected active-duty service members.

All KA-BAR knives come with a limited lifetime warranty. The company offers comprehensive FAQs, product catalogs, and customer service support including warranty claims and technical assistance.