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KA-BAR 1317 Dog's Head Utility Knife - 7.00" 1095 Cro-Van Black Powder Coated Clip Point Blade - Stacked Leather Handles (1317)
Overview & Heritage: The KA-BAR 1317 Dog's Head Utility Knife is a historic, heavy-duty fixed blade based on KA-BAR's classic early 20th-century workhorse pattern. Handcrafted in Olean, New York, USA, the Dog's Head series shares the underlying strength of the world-famous USMC combat utility knife, but incorporates unique ergonomic modifications specifically tailored for heavy field utility, skinning, and woodcraft. Purpose-engineered for outdoorsmen, hunters, bushcrafters, and traditional cutlery purists, it delivers time-tested reliability and classic American craftsmanship.
Blade & Performance: Featuring a massive 7.00-inch clip point blade forged from high-toughness 1095 Cro-Van carbon steel, the 1317 provides exceptional edge retention, impact resistance, and easy field sharpening. The blade is treated with a non-reflective black epoxy powder coating that shields the carbon steel from rust while eliminating glare. Engineered with a classic flat grind and a plain edge, this versatile blade excels at camp chores, skinning, wood processing, and demanding field tasks.
Handle, Lock & Ergonomics: Built on a full-length oval stick tang, the handle features compressed, grooved stacked leather washers treated for weather resistance and long-term durability. Unlike the military guard configuration, the Dog's Head design features a smaller, single-sided steel guard paired with an oversized, rounded steel pommel cap, providing enhanced hand leverage during push-cuts and carving work. The knife includes an authentic brown leather belt sheath stamped with the historic KA-BAR Dog's Head logo.
*Bench Notes & Field Care Guidance:*
1095 Cro-Van is an ultra-tough, high-performance American carbon steel, but it is non-stainless. While the black powder coat provides broad surface defense, the exposed plain cutting edge requires regular maintenance to prevent oxidation. After field use, clean and dry the blade thoroughly, then apply a protective layer of mineral oil, gun oil, or TUFF-GLIDE before storing. Treat the stacked leather handle and leather sheath periodically with high-grade leather conditioner or beeswax to maintain flexibility and moisture resistance.
Key Features
- 1095 Cro-Van Carbon Steel: High-toughness American carbon steel engineered for extreme impact resistance and easy field sharpening.
- Historic Dog's Head Design: Classic utility configuration featuring a modified single guard and oversized pommel for improved utility ergonomics.
- Non-Reflective Black Epoxy Powder Coat: Protective finish shields carbon steel surfaces from moisture and glare.
- Stacked Leather Washer Handles: Traditional grooved leather handle provides an ergonomic, comfortable, and shock-absorbing grip.
- Single Steel Guard & Oversized Pommel: Streamlined guard design facilitates closer finger choke-up for precision carving.
- Embossed Brown Leather Sheath: Premium leather belt sheath stamped with the historic KA-BAR Dog's Head logo.
- Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured in Olean, New York to strict quality standards.
Product Specifications
- Brand: KA-BAR Knives
- Series: Dog's Head Series
- Model: 1317 Dog's Head Utility Knife
- MPN: 1317
- Clean MPN: 1317
- UPC/EAN: 617717213175
- Country of Origin: USA (Knife) / Mexico (Sheath)
- Blade Length: 7.00"
- Cutting Edge Length: 6.75"
- Closed Length: N/A (Fixed Blade)
- Overall Length: 12.00"
- Blade Thickness: 0.165"
- Blade Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Carbon Steel
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Black Epoxy Powder Coat
- Edge Type: Plain
- Lock/Tang Structure: Oval Stick Tang / Full Tang
- Handle Material: Stacked Leather Washers
- Handle Color: Brown
- Handle Texture: Grooved Leather Ring Ergonomic Grip
- Accessories/Hardware: Embossed Brown Leather Sheath with Belt Loop
- Overall Weight: 10.40 oz (294.84 g) [Knife Only] / 14.40 oz (408.23 g) [With Sheath]
