Ka-Bar Gunny KA5300 handle scales

Ka-Bar Gunny KA5300 handle scales

In 2018, Ka-Bar collaborated with legendary Marine drill instructor and actor R. Lee Ermey (known as "The Gunny" from Full Metal Jacket) to design the Gunny Knife (model KA5300). This oversized fixed blade was Ermey's final project before his passing on April 15, 2018—a heartfelt tribute to his military heritage and love for rugged tools

The Ka-Bar Gunny KA5300 features a massive 9.75-inch spear-point blade in tough 1095 Cro-Van carbon steel (0.187" thick, 2.875" wide) for exceptional chopping, slicing, and survival performance in any terrain—resembling a bolo or hybrid machete. Weighing ~15 oz with 15.312-inch overall length, it includes a classic webb wood handle for secure grip, leather sheath, and "Gunny Approved" stamp with Ermey's signature—ideal for survival knives, bushcraft, camping knives, and heavy-duty tasks

Announced posthumously and released around late 2018–early 2019 (with catalog features in 2020–2021), it earned praise for its imposing size, USA-made quality, and sentimental value (~$292 MSRP). The KA5300 remains a collector favorite in tactical fixed blades and a lasting legacy to "The Gunny's" larger-than-life personality and Marine spirit