Ka-Bar has been making knives since 1898 and each knife undergoes our unique manufacturing processes and testing to ensure corrosion resistance, strength, edge holding ability, and an out-of-the-box razor sharp cutting edge. About this item Ka-Bar is known for high quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives The original Ka-Bar sumac Fighting and utility knife remains the first choice for many men and women of service who carry it as their personal knife option The unique process to make a Ka-Bar knife combines the talent of experienced craftspeople, expertise of knife enthusiasts, detailed finishing and rigorous inspection and testing Ka-Bar knives feature flat or hollow ground blades. Flat grinds are best for jobs with which there will be great lateral stress. Hollow grinds provide a fine, extremely sharp edge perfect for more delicate tasks Before being released for shipping, each Ka-Bar knife is subject to a multiple step inspection in the ergonomics, aesthetics, and functionality