thanks sir! that's why I'm here in the U.S writing this comment. It would have been nicer if you stayed a bit longer and won so my grandfather and a bunch of other relatives didn't have to sent to a reeducation/labor camp
Mine is a Camillus, and I traded a case of beer for it in Vietnam in 1969. It is a WW II model. I've now had it more than 45 years. I keep it as sharp as a razor and very clean.
I'm just learning how to sharpen and care for a knife. I got a basic file, sharpal sharpening system and quick sharp or whatever. No wet stone yet. What do you use for the best sharpness?
@@adlanti-definitionleague8659 spyderco sharpener or a good whetstone. Spyderco is not too expensive but if your good at sharpening a good whetstone will do it, and it's cheaper
Idk if it applies here. But as part of my apprenticeship we use bear ks100 stones to hone our high speed steel lathe tools. www.knifeshopaustralia.com.au/bear-combination-bench-stone-ks100-course-fine You could also try lansky sharpening set.
@@adlanti-definitionleague8659 Any of the WorkSharp line and that Spyderco Shapener works really well with most blade types. I own a Buck Talon and the Spyderco Shapener particularly speaking, does well with that hawkbill type edge. Hope this was semi helpful 👍
yah i get it a knife is not intended for that but it is nice to know it can handle it if you dont have a hatchet in your backpack when hiking or if your hiking without gear accept a knife.
Average Joe I caught that too, I think he had military use in mind when he said that. As I’m sure many more soldiers have had to exit their vehicles than civilians in the states. The amount of IED’s, fleeing a dangerous area etc.
One of the things I love about America is how many traditional quality products and manufacturers that are still around. Discovered this knife on a TV program called Battle Factory which we get here in the UK, it showed the origin, manufacturing process etc of this knife. So I immediately checked it out on the net and I'll be buying one forthwith!! Great vid by the way.
***** We aren't!! Not for carrying in public anyway. Except for non locking or fixed blades of 3" or less. We can own and keep at home longer blades. The police probably wouldn't be to pleased about finding the Ka Bar in my house though! Not that they will ever have a reason to be looking in my house though, I don't look for, or cause trouble. I just like knives, they are one of mans oldest tools and implements, they have a sort of primitive appeal.
It was actually made in 1898. Name came from a fur trader when the knife saved him from a bear attack. He wrote the company and with little education, simply write k a bar (instead of killed a bear. Ka-Bar was adopted.
I don't believe this was the design used by the alaskan trapper against the bear. this is a ww2 combat design. And the K didnt originally stand for" Killed" (although later it may have) ,, the K stands for Kodiak which the type of bear the trapper killed,, its the biggest of the brown bear species.
I was a tunnel rat in Vietnam usmc.my kabar and I have become one.i have a very large collection of knives but nothing has ever replaced my kabar as my go to knife.
I graduated highschool and bootcamp in 1980. Semper Fi. I have loved the Ka-Bar ever since. After 6 years active, and since then I have used it hunting, fishing, camping, remodeling, and about anything else you can think of. I have dug holes in the ground, hammered tent pegs, gathered firewood, stripped wire, and even thrown it into trees. That knife was the only thing in life that never let me down. Someone stole it a few years back. (I guess they thought they needed it more than I did) and broke my heart. I will get another one and hope no one steals it! BTW. The Ka-Bar was officially designated a fighting/utility knife. It was issued to U.S.M.C., the US Navy, and the Army. The difference of course was the stamp on the side. So, you guys with the ARMY on the side could still have a genuine Ka-Bar. The Marines just made it legendary.
Proper care has kept this knife and leather sheath in perfect condition since 1961. It's #1 in my collection of knives. I wouldn't want to do without it. It's my best and oldest friend. Clark
I served in the Marines and was trained on this knife and loved it ever since. I currently have 4 in my collection and can't think of any other survival/combat knife worth using in the field.
The Ka-bar seems to have been made and issued with combat in mind. That being said, I would trust it if circumstances dictated that I use it for survival...
Have my kabar usmc for 2 years how, and I hate all of the video about it failing and breaking. It is a survival knife/combat knife, and a damn good one at that. This knife is not made to cut down big trees or baton big logs. It can baton very well with small logs. If you thinking about buying this knife, do it. It a very good knife, and it is my number one carrying knife.
You know something Aaron, since my perspective on battening has changed over time and I no longer believe in the need to baton, I have really grown to like this knife! Knowing that this knife has essentially a rat tail tang is not really a problem as long as you understand its limitations. And since I don't find a need to abuse my knives any longer with tasks such as battening, I am able to use this knife with great success and no fear of ever breaking this knife.
I own blades 3 times this price and I still think this is one of my prettiest. The design just works man, it's absolutely awesome. I don't like half-serrated though but whatever floats your boat :)
I purchased mine as a gift to myself for passing out of basic,9 years ago, I'm British army, it is the best knife I have ever used, keeps razor sharp, been used and abused on countless exercises. I'll never need another blade.
I picked up an un-issued Kabar in the government box from the Depot of Supplies right at 10 years ago. I carried one as my option gear in the 1970's. It is good for carry at my hobby ranch and while I am irrigating fields. This knife is used SD/HD and not as a utility knife. I have a Kershaw clipped in my pocket for those more common uses.
Everyone gets this wrong. “Jack of all trades master of one but often better than a master of one.” Basically talking about how a person or knife of many disciples will often a “master of one” even at their own game while not claiming to be a master.
8.5 years too late, my father bought me a non serrated version of this knife (it reads USMC near the hilt) for Christmas 2013. i was 14 years old but i ran it through its paces, with of course some slip up and major scarring on my left hand.... we all learn, but i ended up rubbing the entire blade with a cooking oil, at the time grape-seed, then in the next treatment canola, to prevent rust being a dumb ass teen, apparently helped. i would wipe off the oil before use, eventually the leather became impregnated with it and became a very nice rich dark brown and swelled, but not too much, and became as hard as a rock. a few years ago i broke a loop on the plastic sheath and opted for a brand new surplus leather sheath for it and may give it the same leather treatment. this time i'm going for an oil and bend the crap out of it, and wipe excess, just so it doesn't stiffen up. highly recommend treating the leather with oil. planning on buying the big brother soon. hopefully leather sheathed.
This knife was marketed as a combat/ utility knife. You aren’t supposed to split wood with it, when they had the idea of utility in mind, they were thinking about food prep, wire cutting, etc. If you want a bushcraft knife from kabar, get a Becker one. The bk2 and so on seem to work for bushcraft people. Now let’s look at the tang, its a tang that is small in diameter, meaning it could break off from the blade easier. That’s one of the reasons not to use it for splitting wood. You can whittle with it, stab with it, use it as a kitchen knife, and so on. Get a nice hatchet or an axe to split wood with. Keep that axe sharp, but don’t make it razor sharp, seeing as it is used for chopping the decreased angle will wear and fold over. Convex the grind a little bit, and keep it at a 30-40 degree grind.
I got mine back in the early 70s when I was stationed on Guam. Still have her, still love her. Back then, because of the humidity, we would fill an empty bean can with neatsfoot oil and set the knife, handle down into the oil. We'd let it soak a few weeks. After that, all she would need was a quick dunk in the neats foot every 6 months to a year. Been doing this since 1973 and she's still going strong.
Great Video! You hit the nail on the head when you described it as a "Genesis". The KBAR is iconic and if you share a passion for knives it should be in your collection if for no other reason than to say you have one.
gideonstactical yep, me too. i recently went to america , and my main goal was to get one. which i did , on amazon for $50, more than half the price of the shops.
what a great review. Its so refreshing to watch a well put together review with some great testing done. Some of the reviews i watched about this knife were hideous. Thank you sir. Im off to eBay get me one of these.
I got my first one from my dad who was a WWII veteran USMC. The one he used at Sipan happened to follow him back to the states so that one is 76 years old. I got a new one at Camp Pendleton BX about 3 years ago. I like them both.
Thanks for the great review Mr. GT (is your name spelled Aaron?). My wife has shown interest in this exact knife for her pack except she wants the krayton version. I want to get it for her and I trust your reviews so I was glad when your YT Chan popped up in the search. IMO, you always give an honest opinion and that's why I keep watching!
I got my original (actually made by Camillus) in 1969 while in Vietnam in trade with a South Vietnamese soldier for a case of beer. I used it all 20 years in the Army and it is still razor sharp. It is a WW II issue as far as I know and has the name "BARD" carved on the front of the scabbard, which is dark brown and I kept it "spit-shined." I retired it a couple of years ago for a "new" K-BAR.
For me, this is just one of those iconic knives I had to get. I have plenty of other knives I know are more resilient, so my Ka-Bar gets little use. But, if by some freak occurrence, I found myself in a survival or zombie apocalypse situation, and had only my Ka-Bar, I’d be OK with that. If it’s used the way it was meant to be used, it won’t fail, and it will probably outlive it’s owner, and it’s owners grandchildren.
My navy one lasted me on both deployments I went on and still is my every day carry knife. I have it in my car at all times and when I’m out camping or hiking I keep it on me at all times. Even my sheath is special to me because I carved just designs and stuff into the leather while I was in. Love my ka-bar
super practical and served our forefathers well, the mountain of heritage behind it makes it even more desirable...my most cherished knife and also the cheapest one you cant go wrong imho PS i live in florida where it and i are constantly wet and have the stacked leather handle..a little minwax on a brush keeps it sealed nicely or spay the whole handle out of a can, takes only a few seconds excellent vid with all the facts thxs
I thought this might be helpfull : KA-BAR Knives, Inc. (the “Company”) warrants, to the original purchaser of the knife only, that this knife will be free from defects in material and craftsmanship under normal use and maintenance for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any failure of, defect in, or damage to the knife caused by neglect, normal wear and tear, or by improper use, including throwing the knife, batoning with the knife, using the blades as a can opener, chisel, pry bar, screwdriver, digging tool, or for any heavy work for which the knife was not designed. If the knife fails to satisfy this Limited Warranty, the Company will repair or replace the knife or substitute a knife of comparable value, at the Company’s option, and such repair, replacement or substitution shall constitute the sole remedy for any failure of the knife to satisfy this Limited Warranty or any implied warranty (ies) of the Company. In order to have a Limited Warranty claim evaluated by the Company, you must return the knife, at your own expense and risk, to KA-BAR Knives, Inc., at 200 Homer Street, Olean, NY 14760, attention Customer Service Department. Please include with the returned knife a brief written description of any claimed defect(s) in or failure(s) of the knife. Any returned knife determined by the Company to not be eligible for repair, replacement or substitution under the terms of the Limited Warranty will be returned to the Owner. THE COMPANY MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER OF OR WITH RESPECT TO THE KNIFE OTHER THAN THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, AND ALL SUCH OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND ALL SUCH DAMAGES ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
Gideons tactical has been one of my favorite and most reliable sources for online reviews. Theres so sugar coating and theres no nonsense, just the facts from experience, and thats important! Not really a big blade on the survival scene today but i would love to see a review on the Grohmann #4 survival blade. It might be hard to get a hold of but its a beautiful hand crafted field knife that I would love to see reviewed!
Yup! Great all around outdoor knife! It comes sharp, and seems to hold an edge well. I have the "Kradon??" handle version with the nylon sheath....For a working knife, a better option, IMO. I usually carry an ESEE 4 when hiking these days though...The Ka Bar, for me, is a little big for general use. But it always goes with me in my truck camping. It will do it all!
I have this knife but the full straight edge version USMC and the Tatical Tanto Ka-bar with serrated blade that looks like a mini katana (strictly a fighting knife). Out of like the 100 knives I have these are my all time favourite knives. They are almost indestructible lol.
I've had my KA-BAR for about 5 years now and it's my go to knife to put in my pack whenever I'm camping, fishing, hiking etc. It's a little too large for my taste to put it on my belt so I plan on buying either the KA-BAR Mark 1 or the KA-BAR BK16 drop point. I'm not sure which one I plan on buying yet. Shoot I may just buy them both HAHA! My only discrepancy with this video is that you goofed on the tang description. It's actually a rat tail tang not a full tang. But yeah all in all it's a great video and review on a great legendary knife!
I got my ka bar straight edge with the kraton handle because I mainly use it on fishing trips and I didn't want the leather warping. Now it's the only knife I use for outdoor activities, story pretty much tells itself.
The K-Bar is a good serviceable mass issue military grade knife. There are better, newer, designs out here but as an issue knife it is adequate and works. It needs a serrated half blade down near the hilt.
Great video, and I have a couple of vintage W.W2 Ka-Bars, and even a Camillus one, but to be honest, when Ka-Bar asked Mr. Becker to beef up the Ka-Bar, I think he did a great job, with the BK-7, but how can you argue with success, even where the name cones from, and your video describes the Ka-Bar for what it is, a great knife design, that just keeps on ticking.
my ka-bar actually has that little space at the top first 2 inches or so is a sharpened edge, so batoning with mine is just a no go unless i use a new baton every few hits. but...at least mine will more easily slide in and out of "meat" should it ever have to lol but luckily, i bought its little brother the shorter, smaller ka-bar to be a backup, and its more practical for some tasks. plus many dont like the leather, im not sure why, i have the leather on both of mine and i love it cuz its lasts longer, feels better and you can touch up the edge in the field with leather if you need to and dont have a stone to use.
When you buy one dip the whole thing in used motor oil , completely submerge knife and sheath. Leave for a few minutes take it out wipe it down and your rust proof
I have 3 of these knives, all Vietnam era, in really good condition. I am a former Marine, but I missed Vietnam by a few years. I enlisted in 1977, and left for a civilian job in 1981.
I bought mine in 1973 at 13 at an army surplus store in Dallas to take to Boy Scout camp outs. It was well within the size & look to maintain my status. 😎 It was only marked “U.S.” which is technically a a Mk2. I only found out what it was until an active duty Marine sergeant fraternity bro (a HUGE SOB) of mine at Texas A&M told me. I sharpened the swedge at 15 ‘cause why not? It’s about 4’ feet from me even now. 👍
I got the old style one and one with the modernized handle and sheath one but avoided the serrations because that is where I do a push cut. I love serrations on tomato knives, steak knives, and sandwich knives but not on heavy use knives.
best knife ever, I know its a bit large but when your life depends of it you will thank for it, only area i saw it a bit weak its when throwing it ,it has the tendency to bend where the handle begins other than that its perfect.but once its inside the enemies chest you dont have to worry about bending lol.
the same thing happened to me a week ago LOL. it is the USMC branded one with a "never forget pow/mia gold leaf looking artwork on it and i found it in the middle of a street just like you. this is the link for it but mine is the stacked leather handle www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Commemorative-Knife-POW-USMC/dp/B0013BOV64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473221214&sr=8-1&keywords=usmc+ka-bar+never+forget
Thats cool but check it out closely especially by the handle for any blood or human hair. As bad as this sounds you never know if it was used in a murder.....left in an obvious spot with the hopes someone unknowingly takes the evidence before the police find it. Not saying it is but look over "free" knifes well before taking with you. Cool to find though
You CAN do a lot with the KA-BAR , but in WW2 you would have your knife, but also possibly a machete and also a military issue hatchet that came with a cover that you could attach to your web belt. Trying to do everything with a KA-BAR when you may have those other bladed tools just doesn't seem right, unless it's all you have available.
I just got a Ka Bar USMC short for christmas and am fucking loving it. I have quite a few fighting knives, (I am partial to Karambits and pikal/p'kal blades and style of combat), my first knife was a Ka Bar tanto, full-size /w serrations and it has held up to punishment I would never have put it through these days. The blade has a few dings in it (from literally blade-on-blade combat against a 1055 spring steel blade) Anyway, this short I plan on keeping very sharp and pretty, probably going to polish it and put a scandi-grind on it. I carry a BK-11 with a clip as well and I've literally hacked down solid oak to make a staff with, with it. Amazing knives, what is even more amazing is the Ka-Bar short for a 9" knife weighs only 2-3 oz more than the Bk-11! Which is 3.3 oz without the micarta handles.
@@davearonow65 Wow. A blast from the past. But somehow I knew what this was about as soon as I read "serrated". That it's not traditional is reason enough, but when you work anything with a large knife like that you have to do so near the hilt. The serrations get in the way and give you uneven, rough cuts. Secondly, they're a pain to sharpen. I think people want them on knives because their knives are dull.
@@ClockCutter makes sense. I ask because I just bought one, a serrated one mostly for camping etc, but you are right, I think most of the work I would do with this knife would be near the hilt. I think I'll give this one away as a gift and buy the non serrated one. Thanks for the reply.
i bought this and it is my favorite multi purpose fixed blade i have. when i first got it it looked so awesome and i wanted that shiny look for the handle so i used vegatable oil and it ruined the finish. it made me feel dumb for using that and accidently ruining the protective coating on the leather washers. i now want to get the rubber handle version too. this is a great knife. i do wish the sheath had a smaller loop so it doesnt move so much when hiking but nonetheless it gets the job done.
I've been carrying mine since 1982. It's been 1/2 around the world and back again with me while serving in the Marines. I have worn through 2 leathers sheaths. The tip of the knife wears through the tip of the sheath and the leather securement strap eventually stretches out. I have never had any part of the leather sheath actually fail. Neither stitching nor snap have broken. As the sheaths are relatively cheap, I just buy a new one about every 12 years. The current one will likely be the last as I don't carry it as often these days. I have the non-serrated model.
+Chase Chambers it depends on your states laws on blade length and weather they allow you to open or concealed carry the knife. I would check your states laws since I'm not a lawyer.
I feel that we knife enthusiasts, survivalists, campers, etc., have the wonderful advantage that knives like the KA-BAR or the knives from Ontario are made in so many styles and configurations that the same basic design can serve specific purposes or meet our own requirements or preferences. I have two classic KA-BARS, collectable really, but have considered one of the Cold Steel, Ontario with a high tech synthetic handle or different blade style.
I have the 1209, a viet nam era knife, bought it for $16 new in 1968 in Richmond Virginia. You can find them in good condition for between $250-300 now. So I think I’ll keep mine. I was 13 at the time.
Thanks for the thorough, concise, and always informative reviews. I routinely breeze by these knives, but I will have to reconsider that policy, since these seem to fit my own preference - tough, utilitarian, and versatile fixed blades.
Hello Mr. Giddeon, I found a K-Bar that I think I can date from late WW2 to 1960's, seems pretty solid to me but the leather shrunk a bit so the guard is ever so slightly wiggly. Nonetheless, I was wondering if you would consider it safe for me to throw it once in a while? I really like throwing knives and I was hoping I could feel comfortable throwing this one as well. I would just really hate to snap it.
Have you ever used their kbar Extreme D2 steel? I like that it has no top guard, they also have their new Dogs head utility knife with no top guard either. The Dogs Head has a larger grind, it goes a bit higher, its cool but hardly any review vids.
I have the same model with the rubber handle and the plastic sheath. It is an amazing knife. The pride of my collection...almost. A couple of years ago I bought a Ka-bar folding knife at a gun show for $40. I did a web search for it and found almost nothing about it. The closest that I found was an Australian website that listed it for about $200 (converted to US $). The blade is engraved "KA_BAR/Maserin". Model KM-250-T. Maserin is a city in Italy called "The City of Knives". I assume that it's some special edition. Any ideas on this? I've been trying to figure this thing out for a long time. When you can't find it on the millions of internet pages, it seems kind of odd.
Good, no none sense review and demonstration. I I have seen other videos where reviewers gave the knife a low survival rating because they had difficulty using the knife for chopping and cutting. Thanks.
I’ve had mine for over 35 years. Purchased it at the MCX at Quantico. Been half around the world with me and back. Still sharp enough to shave with. Why on earth would it not still be effective?
kabars are so classic, really i think everyone should have one in their collections. to me, they have that same 2nd kind of cool as a garand or m14. they're just so good at doing everything decently that, like you said, you can't go wrong with one. my kabar (plain edge, kraton handle, plastic sheath) was my first fixed blade and i would have no qualms giving one to a friend for their first fixed blade (or if they just don't have one yet for some silly reason).
The KA-Bar was the second fixed blade knife I ever bought myself , back in 1994 . First one was a Buck 119 back in 1984 . Still have both . I don't see any reason to up grade . If I want to split wood I'll use my axe : )
I use tactical blades when dispatching my clients.Never in my career did I have to do bushcraft when stabbing someone.Plus thats when using blades, suppressed M1911's is my go to death incarnate.
I got mine about 47 yrs ago while "vacationing" in a small tropical country. It served me well then and had never failed me since.
Thank you for your service!
omfg lol!
lmfao I plan to prepare my "vacationing" at parris island
thanks sir! that's why I'm here in the U.S writing this comment. It would have been nicer if you stayed a bit longer and won so my grandfather and a bunch of other relatives didn't have to sent to a reeducation/labor camp
Much respect.
I have my original issue K-bar that I carried in Vietnam and it is still sharp and in good shape. I wouldn't trade it for any fancy knife.
jarhead6467 Awesome, thank you for your service.
+jarhead6467 Did you win the war with it ?
breh... He probably won his battles he was in with it though.
jarhead6467 my father gave me his.
jordantabat5 Oh Hell No they let us keep our Rifles Gernades as much C-4 we could carry are you Bloody serious
Mine is a Camillus, and I traded a case of beer for it in Vietnam in 1969. It is a WW II model. I've now had it more than 45 years. I keep it as sharp as a razor and very clean.
I'm just learning how to sharpen and care for a knife. I got a basic file, sharpal sharpening system and quick sharp or whatever. No wet stone yet. What do you use for the best sharpness?
@@adlanti-definitionleague8659 spyderco sharpener or a good whetstone. Spyderco is not too expensive but if your good at sharpening a good whetstone will do it, and it's cheaper
Idk if it applies here. But as part of my apprenticeship we use bear ks100 stones to hone our high speed steel lathe tools.
www.knifeshopaustralia.com.au/bear-combination-bench-stone-ks100-course-fine
You could also try lansky sharpening set.
@@adlanti-definitionleague8659 Any of the WorkSharp line and that Spyderco Shapener works really well with most blade types. I own a Buck Talon and the Spyderco Shapener particularly speaking, does well with that hawkbill type edge. Hope this was semi helpful 👍
I own a Ka Bar had it for 25 years, never beat the shit out of it "batoning" they invented a thing for that it's called a hatchet, or axe.
Really like wtf it's a knife not a mutli tool
Scrubs
yah i get it a knife is not intended for that but it is nice to know it can handle it if you dont have a hatchet in your backpack when hiking or if your hiking without gear accept a knife.
Survival is the key term. While it isn't intended to be batoned......it can handle it and that's very important
@Bjorn Ironsides True but E Tools were carried as well.
I hate it when my humvee flips over and I have to cut my way out with my kabar.
Only if you are in the military that might happen to you lol
@@thomasbradley2186 if something flipped you humvee you're probably fucked.
😅
IED flipped mine
Average Joe I caught that too, I think he had military use in mind when he said that. As I’m sure many more soldiers have had to exit their vehicles than civilians in the states. The amount of IED’s, fleeing a dangerous area etc.
One of the things I love about America is how many traditional quality products and manufacturers that are still around. Discovered this knife on a TV program called Battle Factory which we get here in the UK, it showed the origin, manufacturing process etc of this knife. So I immediately checked it out on the net and I'll be buying one forthwith!! Great vid by the way.
***** Thanks!
***** have navy bought one for my daughters and son
+gideonstactical Would you use crayton or leather on this knife when around the area of Boston?
I hope you are enjoying the knife. Yes, we like our iconic brands here in America. This is probably the best all-around knife ever made.
*****
We aren't!! Not for carrying in public anyway. Except for non locking or fixed blades of 3" or less. We can own and keep at home longer blades. The police probably wouldn't be to pleased about finding the Ka Bar in my house though! Not that they will ever have a reason to be looking in my house though, I don't look for, or cause trouble. I just like knives, they are one of mans oldest tools and implements, they have a sort of primitive appeal.
It was actually made in 1898. Name came from a fur trader when the knife saved him from a bear attack. He wrote the company and with little education, simply write k a bar (instead of killed a bear. Ka-Bar was adopted.
True story. Few know the origins dating back to Job Case.
Nice story, Thanks for sharing 😃
I don't believe this was the design used by the alaskan trapper against the bear. this is a ww2 combat design. And the K didnt originally stand for" Killed" (although later it may have) ,, the K stands for Kodiak which the type of bear the trapper killed,, its the biggest of the brown bear species.
I was a tunnel rat in Vietnam usmc.my kabar and I have become one.i have a very large collection of knives but nothing has ever replaced my kabar as my go to knife.
Thanks for you epic service 💪 Capitan Hook
I abused mine, but its a tough knife it can take abuse big time, sadly Ieft it in my last trip to central america ,just ordered a new one.
Do you have the sereted or what plain
Tunnel rat ? You're a braver man than me, that's for sure.
You're a Badass marine. Much love brotha
I graduated highschool and bootcamp in 1980. Semper Fi. I have loved the Ka-Bar ever since. After 6 years active, and since then I have used it hunting, fishing, camping, remodeling, and about anything else you can think of. I have dug holes in the ground, hammered tent pegs, gathered firewood, stripped wire, and even thrown it into trees. That knife was the only thing in life that never let me down. Someone stole it a few years back. (I guess they thought they needed it more than I did) and broke my heart. I will get another one and hope no one steals it! BTW. The Ka-Bar was officially designated a fighting/utility knife. It was issued to U.S.M.C., the US Navy, and the Army. The difference of course was the stamp on the side. So, you guys with the ARMY on the side could still have a genuine Ka-Bar. The Marines just made it legendary.
You’re a horrible owner I would’ve protected it as if it were a hot woman
@@josemachina3996 To be fair, a knife looks good a lot longer than any woman!
NPC 0140889 true the kabar is sexier than any women
Thank you for your service, I am thinking about joining the marines and then on to the fbi,
Hey Marine. A civilian here, wondering if you ever got your new KA-BAR after your old one was stolen?
Proper care has kept this knife and leather sheath in perfect condition since 1961. It's #1 in my collection of knives. I wouldn't want to do without it. It's my best and oldest friend.
Clark
@Jesus Will Reign Stay on track here, bozo.. we're talking about knives
@@MooyakAttack your a nut .. Jesus and Santa clause are cool stories bro
@@jamie.777 you don't even know what the original comment was, that I was replying to
Great video brother! I've had mine since I graduated Marine Corps boot camp in 93. It goes with me on every outing still till this day. Great knife.
Felix Mendez Awesome, and thank you for your service!
@@gideonstactical ew soldiers don’t deserve praise they kill
I served in the Marines and was trained on this knife and loved it ever since. I currently have 4 in my collection and can't think of any other survival/combat knife worth using in the field.
Have you seen the size of the tang though?
@@eclipsez0r yeah and I’d still use it in any environment or combat/self defense situation
@Jason Savill Combat yes, wilderness survival no in my opinion
@@eclipsez0r in my opinion yes I’m all regards. Because I’ve used them them situations before
@@jasonsavill3444 Negative
We used it for one thing and one thing only and it wasn't cutting wood
USMC Class of 68
Marc Johnson oorah
Gut em like a Fish and leave them flopping on the ground!
Thank you for your service...retired AF here. God I miss it!
Service my ass...
Whittling?
The Ka-bar seems to have been made and issued with combat in mind. That being said, I would trust it if circumstances dictated that I use it for survival...
I would agree.
Finally a review on the knife I own. Love this blade it cannot go wrong. Holds and edge like no ones business. Thanks
Have my kabar usmc for 2 years how, and I hate all of the video about it failing and breaking. It is a survival knife/combat knife, and a damn good one at that. This knife is not made to cut down big trees or baton big logs. It can baton very well with small logs. If you thinking about buying this knife, do it. It a very good knife, and it is my number one carrying knife.
I totally agree with you!
Still would’ve been better if it was also meant for that
@@josemachina3996 This is why we can buy more than one ka bar knife! 😁
NPC 0140889 but the first one is always your favorite
You know something Aaron, since my perspective on battening has changed over time and I no longer believe in the need to baton, I have really grown to like this knife! Knowing that this knife has essentially a rat tail tang is not really a problem as long as you understand its limitations. And since I don't find a need to abuse my knives any longer with tasks such as battening, I am able to use this knife with great success and no fear of ever breaking this knife.
Great Video! I bartered for an original KA-BAR and sure got to good end of that deal. I love my KA-BAR and how versatile it is!
I have a Ka-Bar that I've carried for thirty years, Damn good knife.
absinthe64 Merca
I own blades 3 times this price and I still think this is one of my prettiest. The design just works man, it's absolutely awesome. I don't like half-serrated though but whatever floats your boat :)
'You can get it for 50 bucks'
I HATE LIVING IN EUROPE
I hate living in south america.
$140 here.
Medeiros Well, converted we get 125 USD over in Europe, so I guess anywhere that isn't the US gets the same horrid prices.
Yeah it's about $100 australian dollars, we just need to be buy all our stuff in America haha
Yo Adrian I hear ya mate
+Yo Adrian $100 more like $160
I purchased mine as a gift to myself for passing out of basic,9 years ago, I'm British army, it is the best knife I have ever used, keeps razor sharp, been used and abused on countless exercises. I'll never need another blade.
I picked up an un-issued Kabar in the government box from the Depot of Supplies right at 10 years ago. I carried one as my option gear in the 1970's. It is good for carry at my hobby ranch and while I am irrigating fields. This knife is used SD/HD and not as a utility knife. I have a Kershaw clipped in my pocket for those more common uses.
"Jack of all trades, master of none"...
I must respectfully disagree.
It excels at staking an enemy to the ground.
rotorheadv8 That's because the original saying is Jack of all trades, Master of One.
Right? This knife should be great for most things but excellent for bodying the guy stupid enough to get forked by it
@@johncicero8481 Prefect! 😂
Everyone gets this wrong. “Jack of all trades master of one but often better than a master of one.” Basically talking about how a person or knife of many disciples will often a “master of one” even at their own game while not claiming to be a master.
Master of all trades,second to none...that’s more like it
8.5 years too late, my father bought me a non serrated version of this knife (it reads USMC near the hilt) for Christmas 2013. i was 14 years old but i ran it through its paces, with of course some slip up and major scarring on my left hand.... we all learn, but i ended up rubbing the entire blade with a cooking oil, at the time grape-seed, then in the next treatment canola, to prevent rust being a dumb ass teen, apparently helped. i would wipe off the oil before use, eventually the leather became impregnated with it and became a very nice rich dark brown and swelled, but not too much, and became as hard as a rock.
a few years ago i broke a loop on the plastic sheath and opted for a brand new surplus leather sheath for it and may give it the same leather treatment. this time i'm going for an oil and bend the crap out of it, and wipe excess, just so it doesn't stiffen up. highly recommend treating the leather with oil.
planning on buying the big brother soon. hopefully leather sheathed.
Every time you get a video up I have to watch it. Love you videos keep up the good work
This knife was marketed as a combat/ utility knife. You aren’t supposed to split wood with it, when they had the idea of utility in mind, they were thinking about food prep, wire cutting, etc. If you want a bushcraft knife from kabar, get a Becker one. The bk2 and so on seem to work for bushcraft people. Now let’s look at the tang, its a tang that is small in diameter, meaning it could break off from the blade easier. That’s one of the reasons not to use it for splitting wood. You can whittle with it, stab with it, use it as a kitchen knife, and so on. Get a nice hatchet or an axe to split wood with. Keep that axe sharp, but don’t make it razor sharp, seeing as it is used for chopping the decreased angle will wear and fold over. Convex the grind a little bit, and keep it at a 30-40 degree grind.
I got mine back in the early 70s when I was stationed on Guam. Still have her, still love her. Back then, because of the humidity, we would fill an empty bean can with neatsfoot oil and set the knife, handle down into the oil. We'd let it soak a few weeks. After that, all she would need was a quick dunk in the neats foot every 6 months to a year. Been doing this since 1973 and she's still going strong.
So happy rn. I just got mine today 👍💯
Great Video! You hit the nail on the head when you described it as a "Genesis". The KBAR is iconic and if you share a passion for knives it should be in your collection if for no other reason than to say you have one.
Agreed!
gideonstactical yep, me too. i recently went to america , and my main goal was to get one. which i did , on amazon for $50, more than half the price of the shops.
My Ka-Bar has never failed me great review!!
what a great review. Its so refreshing to watch a well put together review with some great testing done. Some of the reviews i watched about this knife were hideous. Thank you sir. Im off to eBay get me one of these.
I've always wondered why classic KA-Bars don't include a sharpening stone.
They used to come with a stone in a small leather holder. Don't know what happened.
"Original fighting knife" ehhhh I think Jim Bowie might disagree were he alive
Orlando Pockets fighting knives have existed for 200,000+ years.
how did that work out forJim? i made it home.
Right....Jim lived hundreds and thousands of years ago, right?
@@bobbyhill4118 humans didnt even make metal 200k years ago tf u on about
Love the bowie like a short broad sword
I got my first one from my dad who was a WWII veteran USMC. The one he used at Sipan happened to follow him back to the states so that one is 76 years old. I got a new one at Camp Pendleton BX about 3 years ago. I like them both.
Thanks for the great review Mr. GT (is your name spelled Aaron?). My wife has shown interest in this exact knife for her pack except she wants the krayton version. I want to get it for her and I trust your reviews so I was glad when your YT Chan popped up in the search. IMO, you always give an honest opinion and that's why I keep watching!
I got my original (actually made by Camillus) in 1969 while in Vietnam in trade with a South Vietnamese soldier for a case of beer. I used it all 20 years in the Army and it is still razor sharp. It is a WW II issue as far as I know and has the name "BARD" carved on the front of the scabbard, which is dark brown and I kept it "spit-shined." I retired it a couple of years ago for a "new" K-BAR.
Excellent review, on point, practical testing, awesome presentation!
I live in a wet environment. By the leather handle but keep it maintained as well. The kryton does not have as good of grip on the best of days
Even though I’m 12 I used this for survival and camping.Helped me out a lot
For me, this is just one of those iconic knives I had to get. I have plenty of other knives I know are more resilient, so my Ka-Bar gets little use. But, if by some freak occurrence, I found myself in a survival or zombie apocalypse situation, and had only my Ka-Bar, I’d be OK with that. If it’s used the way it was meant to be used, it won’t fail, and it will probably outlive it’s owner, and it’s owners grandchildren.
I use the utility knife for my EDC. its serves me well. the jack of all traits knife seems to fit well for the utility and fighting knife.
My navy one lasted me on both deployments I went on and still is my every day carry knife. I have it in my car at all times and when I’m out camping or hiking I keep it on me at all times. Even my sheath is special to me because I carved just designs and stuff into the leather while I was in. Love my ka-bar
Enjoyed another great video by Gideon. Great job 👍
super practical and served our forefathers well, the mountain of heritage behind it makes it even more desirable...my most cherished knife and also the cheapest one you cant go wrong imho PS i live in florida where it and i are constantly wet and have the stacked leather handle..a little minwax on a brush keeps it sealed nicely or spay the whole handle out of a can, takes only a few seconds
excellent vid with all the facts thxs
I thought this might be helpfull :
KA-BAR Knives, Inc. (the “Company”) warrants, to the original purchaser of the knife only, that this knife will be free from defects in material and craftsmanship under normal use and maintenance for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any failure of, defect in, or damage to the knife caused by neglect, normal wear and tear, or by improper use, including throwing the knife, batoning with the knife, using the blades as a can opener, chisel, pry bar, screwdriver, digging tool, or for any heavy work for which the knife was not designed.
If the knife fails to satisfy this Limited Warranty, the Company will repair or replace the knife or substitute a knife of comparable value, at the Company’s option, and such repair, replacement or substitution shall constitute the sole remedy for any failure of the knife to satisfy this Limited Warranty or any implied warranty (ies) of the Company. In order to have a Limited Warranty claim evaluated by the Company, you must return the knife, at your own expense and risk, to KA-BAR Knives, Inc., at 200 Homer Street, Olean, NY 14760, attention Customer Service Department. Please include with the returned knife a brief written description of any claimed defect(s) in or failure(s) of the knife. Any returned knife determined by the Company to not be eligible for repair, replacement or substitution under the terms of the Limited Warranty will be returned to the Owner.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER OF OR WITH RESPECT TO THE KNIFE OTHER THAN THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, AND ALL SUCH OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND ALL SUCH DAMAGES ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
I bought my USMC in Germany. Is the lifetime warranty only for US purchasers?
I got mine in 1967 ta the same store!
Gideons tactical has been one of my favorite and most reliable sources for online reviews. Theres so sugar coating and theres no nonsense, just the facts from experience, and thats important! Not really a big blade on the survival scene today but i would love to see a review on the Grohmann #4 survival blade. It might be hard to get a hold of but its a beautiful hand crafted field knife that I would love to see reviewed!
I love this knife.
If you know how to use it right, it will last forever.
Really is amazing how well the design has held up over the years
Yup! Great all around outdoor knife! It comes sharp, and seems to hold an edge well. I have the "Kradon??" handle version with the nylon sheath....For a working knife, a better option, IMO. I usually carry an ESEE 4 when hiking these days though...The Ka Bar, for me, is a little big for general use. But it always goes with me in my truck camping. It will do it all!
If you're interested, they do sell a smaller version (4", unless I'm mistaken) that will cost you right about $55 shipped.
I have this knife but the full straight edge version USMC and the Tatical Tanto Ka-bar with serrated blade that looks like a mini katana (strictly a fighting knife). Out of like the 100 knives I have these are my all time favourite knives. They are almost indestructible lol.
I love mine, mine is the plain edge. I definitely recommend it
I've had my KA-BAR for about 5 years now and it's my go to knife to put in my pack whenever I'm camping, fishing, hiking etc. It's a little too large for my taste to put it on my belt so I plan on buying either the KA-BAR Mark 1 or the KA-BAR BK16 drop point. I'm not sure which one I plan on buying yet. Shoot I may just buy them both HAHA! My only discrepancy with this video is that you goofed on the tang description. It's actually a rat tail tang not a full tang. But yeah all in all it's a great video and review on a great legendary knife!
Very good video! Really explained everything about it nicely, without rambling on like some others would. Great review!
Dad has one of these. And he got me one. I use my Jenny Wren for chopping wood tho.
I got my ka bar straight edge with the kraton handle because I mainly use it on fishing trips and I didn't want the leather warping. Now it's the only knife I use for outdoor activities, story pretty much tells itself.
The K-Bar is a good serviceable mass issue military grade knife.
There are better, newer, designs out here but as an issue knife it is adequate and works.
It needs a serrated half blade down near the hilt.
Depending on the task it is being used for, I would say there is nothing better. Not for me, anyway. And no to the serrations! Lol
i love fullers on knives...just looks so cool
I bet I can kill a lotta walkers before this thing breaks
oh yeah, you can easily dismember a person in bit little pieces :D
@@bluediamond105 someone just did :-(
Great video, and I have a couple of vintage W.W2 Ka-Bars, and even a Camillus one, but to be honest, when Ka-Bar asked Mr. Becker to beef up the Ka-Bar, I think he did a great job, with the BK-7, but how can you argue with success, even where the name cones from, and your video describes the Ka-Bar for what it is, a great knife design, that just keeps on ticking.
my ka-bar actually has that little space at the top first 2 inches or so is a sharpened edge, so batoning with mine is just a no go unless i use a new baton every few hits. but...at least mine will more easily slide in and out of "meat" should it ever have to lol
but luckily, i bought its little brother the shorter, smaller ka-bar to be a backup, and its more practical for some tasks.
plus many dont like the leather, im not sure why, i have the leather on both of mine and i love it cuz its lasts longer, feels better and you can touch up the edge in the field with leather if you need to and dont have a stone to use.
When you buy one dip the whole thing in used motor oil , completely submerge knife and sheath. Leave for a few minutes take it out wipe it down and your rust proof
I have 3 of these knives, all Vietnam era, in really good condition. I am a former Marine, but I missed Vietnam by a few years. I enlisted in 1977, and left for a civilian job in 1981.
Is this still issued to Marines nowadays?
I bought mine in 1973 at 13 at an army surplus store in Dallas to take to Boy Scout camp outs. It was well within the size & look to maintain my status. 😎 It was only marked “U.S.” which is technically a a Mk2. I only found out what it was until an active duty Marine sergeant fraternity bro (a HUGE SOB) of mine at Texas A&M told me. I sharpened the swedge at 15 ‘cause why not? It’s about 4’ feet from me even now. 👍
I got the old style one and one with the modernized handle and sheath one but avoided the serrations because that is where I do a push cut. I love serrations on tomato knives, steak knives, and sandwich knives but not on heavy use knives.
best knife ever, I know its a bit large but when your life depends of it you will thank for it, only area i saw it a bit weak its when throwing it ,it has the tendency to bend where the handle begins other than that its perfect.but once its inside the enemies chest you dont have to worry about bending lol.
Whats the song used in the intro???
I found one of these on the side of the road searched forever for its owner and nothing so I have myself a new knife!
Lucky XD
You're a lucky guy.
You may have a damn murder weapon
the same thing happened to me a week ago LOL. it is the USMC branded one with a "never forget pow/mia gold leaf looking artwork on it and i found it in the middle of a street just like you. this is the link for it but mine is the stacked leather handle
www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Commemorative-Knife-POW-USMC/dp/B0013BOV64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473221214&sr=8-1&keywords=usmc+ka-bar+never+forget
Thats cool but check it out closely especially by the handle for any blood or human hair. As bad as this sounds you never know if it was used in a murder.....left in an obvious spot with the hopes someone unknowingly takes the evidence before the police find it. Not saying it is but look over "free" knifes well before taking with you. Cool to find though
Jax Teller from "Sons of Anarchy" has that same knife stunning knife, got on myself.
You CAN do a lot with the KA-BAR , but in WW2 you would have your knife, but also possibly a machete and also a military issue hatchet that came with a cover that you could attach to your web belt. Trying to do everything with a KA-BAR when you may have those other bladed tools just doesn't seem right, unless it's all you have available.
I just got a Ka Bar USMC short for christmas and am fucking loving it. I have quite a few fighting knives, (I am partial to Karambits and pikal/p'kal blades and style of combat), my first knife was a Ka Bar tanto, full-size /w serrations and it has held up to punishment I would never have put it through these days. The blade has a few dings in it (from literally blade-on-blade combat against a 1055 spring steel blade)
Anyway, this short I plan on keeping very sharp and pretty, probably going to polish it and put a scandi-grind on it. I carry a BK-11 with a clip as well and I've literally hacked down solid oak to make a staff with, with it. Amazing knives, what is even more amazing is the Ka-Bar short for a 9" knife weighs only 2-3 oz more than the Bk-11! Which is 3.3 oz without the micarta handles.
I like your knife reviews. Have to say this though. Serrations on that knife are an abomination.
AGREED!
100% agreed. Had mine for about a year now and can't imagine if I had gone with serration. Plain edge is a beauty.
What is so bad about the serrated version? I mean, other than it is not traditional?
@@davearonow65 Wow. A blast from the past. But somehow I knew what this was about as soon as I read "serrated". That it's not traditional is reason enough, but when you work anything with a large knife like that you have to do so near the hilt. The serrations get in the way and give you uneven, rough cuts. Secondly, they're a pain to sharpen. I think people want them on knives because their knives are dull.
@@ClockCutter makes sense. I ask because I just bought one, a serrated one mostly for camping etc, but you are right, I think most of the work I would do with this knife would be near the hilt. I think I'll give this one away as a gift and buy the non serrated one. Thanks for the reply.
I have an old (60s) Navy ka-bar and it is amazing. I will never use it but I cannot believe how good the leather still is on it.
i bought this and it is my favorite multi purpose fixed blade i have. when i first got it it looked so awesome and i wanted that shiny look for the handle so i used vegatable oil and it ruined the finish. it made me feel dumb for using that and accidently ruining the protective coating on the leather washers. i now want to get the rubber handle version too. this is a great knife. i do wish the sheath had a smaller loop so it doesnt move so much when hiking but nonetheless it gets the job done.
I've been carrying mine since 1982. It's been 1/2 around the world and back again with me while serving in the Marines. I have worn through 2 leathers sheaths. The tip of the knife wears through the tip of the sheath and the leather securement strap eventually stretches out. I have never had any part of the leather sheath actually fail. Neither stitching nor snap have broken. As the sheaths are relatively cheap, I just buy a new one about every 12 years. The current one will likely be the last as I don't carry it as often these days. I have the non-serrated model.
+rotorheadv8 I have my Ka-bar That I was issued in 1973 and she is still best knife ever. I do also like the OK3C USMC Bayonet now as well. Ohhhrah
+rotorheadv8 Same with me (bought mine 1984, while in the FMF/USMC), "Semper Fi!" Keep thy Faith.
Are these illegal to carry in some states?
+Chase Chambers it depends on your states laws on blade length and weather they allow you to open or concealed carry the knife. I would check your states laws since I'm not a lawyer.
technically the K-Bar in Marine definition is NOT a fighting knife it is a Tool used in the field
I feel that we knife enthusiasts, survivalists, campers, etc., have the wonderful advantage that knives like the KA-BAR or the knives from Ontario are made in so many styles and configurations that the same basic design can serve specific purposes or meet our own requirements or preferences. I have two classic KA-BARS, collectable really, but have considered one of the Cold Steel, Ontario with a high tech synthetic handle or different blade style.
My ka bar has lasted through everything best knife ive ever had and nothing is damaged
Love this design. I wish they would make a full-tang version. Where the end sticks out like on the BK16. Damn shame
I have the 1209, a viet nam era knife, bought it for $16 new in 1968 in Richmond Virginia. You can find them in good condition for between $250-300 now. So I think I’ll keep mine. I was 13 at the time.
I love my Kabar. Thanks for the great review!
Thanks for the thorough, concise, and always informative reviews. I routinely breeze by these knives, but I will have to reconsider that policy, since these seem to fit my own preference - tough, utilitarian, and versatile fixed blades.
Thanks for the support and I am glad you enjoy the videos!
It's a great knife. A timeless classic.
Hello Mr. Giddeon,
I found a K-Bar that I think I can date from late WW2 to 1960's, seems pretty solid to me but the leather shrunk a bit so the guard is ever so slightly wiggly. Nonetheless, I was wondering if you would consider it safe for me to throw it once in a while? I really like throwing knives and I was hoping I could feel comfortable throwing this one as well. I would just really hate to snap it.
Where did you purchase the knife?
Have you ever used their kbar Extreme D2 steel? I like that it has no top guard, they also have their new Dogs head utility knife with no top guard either. The Dogs Head has a larger grind, it goes a bit higher, its cool but hardly any review vids.
I have the same model with the rubber handle and the plastic sheath. It is an amazing knife. The pride of my collection...almost.
A couple of years ago I bought a Ka-bar folding knife at a gun show for $40. I did a web search for it and found almost nothing about it. The closest that I found was an Australian website that listed it for about $200 (converted to US $).
The blade is engraved "KA_BAR/Maserin". Model KM-250-T.
Maserin is a city in Italy called "The City of Knives". I assume that it's some special edition. Any ideas on this? I've been trying to figure this thing out for a long time. When you can't find it on the millions of internet pages, it seems kind of odd.
That is weird, call Ka-bar.War Mongerel
Good, no none sense review and demonstration. I I have seen other videos where reviewers gave the knife a low survival rating because they had difficulty using the knife for chopping and cutting. Thanks.
I’ve had mine for over 35 years. Purchased it at the MCX at Quantico. Been half around the world with me and back. Still sharp enough to shave with. Why on earth would it not still be effective?
I did not buy any Kbar knifes this year, cause they did not have Black Friday deals.
GREAT REVIEW! Added to my wish list
i like the leather grips but as you say - they are vulnerable - what your opinion about the kraton grips for the kabar
kabars are so classic, really i think everyone should have one in their collections. to me, they have that same 2nd kind of cool as a garand or m14. they're just so good at doing everything decently that, like you said, you can't go wrong with one. my kabar (plain edge, kraton handle, plastic sheath) was my first fixed blade and i would have no qualms giving one to a friend for their first fixed blade (or if they just don't have one yet for some silly reason).
I totally agree!
The KA-Bar was the second fixed blade knife I ever bought myself , back in 1994 .
First one was a Buck 119 back in 1984 . Still have both . I don't see any reason to up grade . If I want to split wood I'll use my axe : )
Love the video and I didn't know about the grip options and nonserated , now I just gotta habe one !!! my wife will be so happy lol
Dear owners of this knife-Where did you get yours?
AGENT 47 amazon.com
Thankyou
I use tactical blades when dispatching my clients.Never in my career did I have to do bushcraft when stabbing someone.Plus thats when using blades, suppressed M1911's is my go to death incarnate.
By dad served and I got his
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What brand are those gloves?
I have the KA-BAR and the Case USMC Straight edge knives. I haven't torture tested either one but what's your opinion on the Case version?
This was my first knife. Still have it today.