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KA-BAR 1221 Fighting/Utility Knife w/ Hard Sheath

This auction ended on June 29, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $500

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: $125

Description

This is a KA-BAR Next Generation Fighting/Utility knife, model 1221, manufactured in Olean, New York. This model represents a modernized iteration of the classic WWII-era USMC fighting knife, updated with contemporary materials. The knife features a clip-point blade with a single-sided fuller and a non-reflective, bead-blasted grey finish. The handle is composed of black Kraton-G, a slip-resistant synthetic material, featuring a traditional segmented grip design. The assembly includes a steel crossguard and pommel finished to match the blade. The accompanying sheath is constructed from black glass-filled nylon and includes a black heavy-duty nylon belt loop with dual snap-closure retention straps. Tang (Obverse): Stamped KA-BAR OLEAN, N.Y. Tang (Reverse): Stamped USA 1221 Sheath: Embossed KA-BAR USA.