Ontario USMC 498 Combat Knife

Genuine U.S. Marine fighting knife. Hardened steel core, parkerized blade. Specially treated leather handle and sheath prevents rotting. 7″ blade, 12″ overall length.

Made in the USA

This knife was used exclusively by U.S. Marine Forces.
National Stock Number (NSN) 1095-00-392-4102
Edge Type Plain
Lock Type Fixed
Hardness 55-58 HRC
Overall Length 12 in (31 cm)
Weight 9.9 oz (0.28 kg)
Blade Length 7 in (18 cm)
Blade Material 1095 Carbon Steel
Blade Grind Flat
Blade Thickness 0.17 in (0.4 cm)
Blade Color Black
Blade Finish Zinc Phosphate
Blade Stamp US Ontario
Handle Color Black
Handle Material Leather
Handle Thickness 1.2 in (3 cm)
Sheath Type Belt Loop
Sheath Color Black
Sheath Material Leather
Country of Origin United States of America