America's Greatest Knife !? Ka-Bar USMC

[@AlexRuiz-vh9zg]

DBK, as a retired Active Duty US Marine (not a desk jockey, but a Marine that actually spent years in the field), I loved this video! It was hilarious and I don’t feel this video was insulting or an unfair test. I personally carried this knife and do love it; but I agree that it will not perform as good as other modern day survival knives since the original design was focused on only slashing and stabbing human flesh. I’m a new subscriber and love how interesting you two make your videos; they always make me laugh.

[@gabrielbrendel6486]

I think it wasn't designed for survival more for defend themselves or kill the enemy with the thin steel

[@jester4886]

"retired active duty"

[@ZeroThree31]

@@jester4886 he meant "Active" as opposed to "Reserve". I guess it would have been more proper to say "retired, former active duty"

[@DrGurple]

Funny how you didn’t say 0311

[@AlexRuiz-vh9zg]

@@DrGurple Because I wasn’t…I was an 0861 which is a Forward Observer (conducts artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support call for fire).

[@derekhellam9861]

How about comparing knives from different army's from around the world? Would be interesting to see what other countries use. Keep up the good work

[@Julian-bq9qv]

*Derek Hellam- GREAT idea- Comparison of Military Knives from many countries! Yes! Hope they read your comment!!*

[@clintonraymon4825]

Used by frank castle himself👍👌

[@DickDasteredlee]

Sold

[@booben_0659]

oii my guy

[@fedorradzievskii2717]

Love that show

[@keggerous]

I wonder how many people have died by getting stabbed by that knife

[@ethanrayner8408]

Probably fuck tons

[@obxnice]

Got my fathers kbar he had on his side when he was in Vietnam going up and down the rivers in the Brown Water Navy. Only 2 things I asked for before he passed. His kbar and the American flag that saved his life that has bullet holes, shrapnel holes and his blood on the silk Flag he, and now I own. That flag was hanging on his boat when they got hit with a mortar, killed everyone but him on his boat, thankfully he was changing the barrel of his gun, when the mortar blew him off the boat into the flag and as his body and flag hit the rivers water the flag had wrapped itself around his body and created a make shift life preserver and kept him afloat and alive. The next boat picked him up little later with the flag and my father said last thing he remember was waking up in the hospital they had there and the flag was given to him with the story about it saving his life and he needed to keep that flag.. that flag is only reason my father, my brother, me and all our children are alive today. So it means a lot to us. Since I was the only one as of now who went thru the military I got his Flag and his K bar. My father lived with shrapnel lodged in his spine for rest of his life from that explosion, yet he was put bk into Vietnam just a few months after that incident.

[@JamesThomas-sq1hn]

Amazing story. Thank you for your service, God bless you and your family.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Awesome

[@seanb6986]

This is the first time a knife review made me this emotional; the soundtrack, film quality and acting was... perfection. I thank you greatly for this.

[@vanili00]

It's been a year plus since I've been subscribed to DBK.. How have they not blown up into the million subscribers yet? It's legit a matter of time. Their content shits on anything else survival/bushcarft related, including what is televised. And they appeal to an even larger audience with their comedic aspect to their content. Love this channel!

[@TylerSnyder305]

This knife was based on a hunting knife originally created by the union cutlery company back around the turn of the century. This knife was originally designed to process game in a time when people were smart enough to carry an axe or hatchet as well as a multi bladed folder such as a cattle knife in their pocket. It's not going to be the best knife for wood craft or abuse in a " survival " situation. When the USMC adopted it they just wanted a good utilitarian knife that could also serve well for combat use if need be. It wasn't expected to be able to be hammered through a log like so many today seem to think is somehow the measure of a knife.

[@dudeoutdoors6441]

...and simple, common sense has now become brilliance. GG, well played.

[@Ve-suvius]

Well said Tyler. Many of these people these days have no clue. Don't even know a bit about surviving in the woods/jungle. Or else they wouldn't come up with these moron statements.

[@MrCrapheadist]

The “American” accent gets me every time.🤦🏻‍♂️not even close but I love it😂

[@mattalvarez548]

Love the USMC Kabar. Used one during my time in the Marines, including a tour in Iraq. No, it’s not the best survival/bushcraft knife out there, and neither was it designed to be one, but it sure is a classic design that withstood the test of time.

[@Tony.795]

Did you use this version or the issued Ontario 498?

[@dionysus6892]

Designed to be a utility/fighting knife and for many years has filled its role with admiration.

[@Gterr1971]

I love this knife with all my heart . owned several and even the big one. Sharpens easily and keeps an edge ok. Leaves a hell of a blister on the thumb .

[@John-yl9xz]

it's always a hoot hearing y'all do American accents

[@SwampValley]

Muscle hammer guy vs Chuck Norris.... That would be epic!

[@nataliep2329]

Swamp Valley when muscle hammer guy does push ups he is actually pushing the world down

[@SwampValley]

Muscle hammer guy nailed it again 😂

[@aaronluna4341]

I learned my lesson the hard way - the Ka-Bar is NOT designed for bushcraft or survival. It is a fighting knife. I used the Ka-Bar to baton a wrist thick sapling and it bent severely at the tang. I had a buddy who’s USMC and he always said the Ka-Bar could pry open anything, not true. It has a rat tail tang, very thin metal. However, I love the Ka-Bar, I was gifted one for Christmas 09’ and loved the smell of the leather handle.

[@willkater9461]

As an American, I thank you for this video.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Yeah, me too, but what does being American have to do with anything?

[@willkater9461]

@@johndifrancisco3642 Because it's an American knife

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Carthago delenda est Ah, gotchya. Sorry if I came across as nasty. I re-read it so I fixed it.

[@willkater9461]

@@johndifrancisco3642 I feel like you're being sarcastic

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Carthago delenda est No! Not at all. I did not know it's an American knife. Sometimes when I type things the meaning doesn't come across right. Why do you feel I was being sarcastic? I do not see it.

[@shenmisheshou7002]

Getting a Ka-Bar blade between the ribs is not going to make the receiver of such a stab upset because he got stabbed with an inferior knife. The greatness of a knife is not found in the hardness of the steel or sharpness of the blade. It is found in the ability to serve the user well, and no other knife has served so many Marines as well as the Ka-Bar (and the Navy and Army equivalent knives that served their own services). I still have my USMC issued Ka-Bar and I use it more than any other knife I have ever owned (besides my kitchen knives of course). I have a couple of fun little OTF knives, but for really serious stuff, I would take a Ka-Bar over most others. Not that it is the best knife, but it is the knife I know best.

[@GerjanDeEerste]

Jaaa, eindelijk de KA-BAR! You guys rock!

[@Liv1ngTheDream]

Best knife for feathersticking Charlie

[@robertlee8400]

I have had my Kabar since I enlisted when I was 19 years old it has never failed me , it’s a fighting knife not a EDC , it’s nice to have around now I’m 45 years of age I did 20 years of service with the 82nd airborne Fort Bragg NC now my EDC is either my folding Buck 871 Ghost Rider or my 11 1/2 long Bowie with deer bone handle or both . I really don’t know what kind of Bowie I have since it’s well over 53 years old ,my dad found it in the woods when he was 14 , it has BOWIE stamped in the length of the blade in big bold letters , all I know that it’s razor sharp & a hell of a knife.

[@exotic_biscuit6547]

Can you test the buck 119 I wanna see how it would stand up to your tests

[@krzysiekzmora1422]

Did they test any buck knive?

[@exotic_biscuit6547]

@@krzysiekzmora1422 idk but I think so

[@jamesmoriarty9433]

Buck knives are great, but they can't take a whole lot of abuse. Least of all any kind of tip test.

[@TwentythreePER]

My dad was never in the military but he's had a USMC Ka-Bar since before I was born. I always remember being a little intimidated with it because it was the sharpest knife we owned and huge compared to his and my other hunting knives. He would cut carpet and floor tiles with it and we'd take it camping and hunting. He still has it and it brings a sense of nostalgia to me as I remember being a kid and admiring my dad's Ka-Bar.

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

The USMC is a utility/fighting knife. Meant for general tasks, as well as combat, the USMC isn’t a bushcraft knife. I love the USMC, but I will admit that something closer to a BarkRiver Bravo 2 in 3V would make a better survival knife.

[@tikkidaddy]

Agreed...totally and absolutely.

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

It is a very iconic knife I wanted one when I was a kid even now I still like the look of it

[@NotGyroo]

I'm not even into knives but these guys make me start to love it, bloody good shit man

[@urbanjungle9600]

Deserves respect as it was carried by a breed of brave men the world will never see again, who liberated these two guys grandparents. Let’s not forget the magnitude of that.

[@jakeweiss4178]

Urban Jungle facts 🙌🙌

[@ThisStuffIsFree]

Canadians did that. Probs same knife tho

[@Christiantodd1]

I don't think anyone has, Bud.

[@prsdh1285]

The ka-Bar is still one of a world’s most Highly purposed knife Im proud i have one hanging on my shelf

[@areee999]

Oh my god, the gods finally made a video of the godlike USMC knife. With godlike fitting background music in the intro. Insta like!

[@drawnbody51]

would love to see this become a series. Like each countries main service knife / most used / popular knife etc

[@knarlygnivesandoutdoors8034]

John D I second this motion

[@nitrorc4life1]

I agree

[@svendubliano9919]

I third this motion (do canada next :) )

[@B355Y]

I like this idea but as a brit, our ww2 service knife was the fairbairn sykes. I love that knife but i don't think this could stand up to the usual tests

[@johndifrancisco3642]

John D, So YOUR the reason I couldn't get my nickname!

[@coolhandluke5388]

I Always Thought The Greatest American Knife (as an American) Was A Clip Point Bowie With A Cross Guard.

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

Thats pretty much the Kabar 1217!!!

[@greysonprince4827]

Ka-Bar just beats it because of the history and reliability

[@Jsmith9055]

As opposed to the clip point bowie with cross guard theyre talking about in this video?

[@coolhandluke5388]

@@Jsmith9055 a Kabar is much too small I’m talking about the big civil war era bowies along with the old full tang, stag handled, beast of a blade bowie. Not this toothpick, jk I love the Kabar but it doesn’t quite fit the bill in my opinion.

[@Gabeking88]

@@coolhandluke5388 the old Bowie knife is a miracle

[@sebastianschmelz3774]

Top video you two Dutch guys are the coolest

[@nicholasevans9627]

I wish Kabar updated the knife's tang a long time ago. They need to make it a little bit wider in the width. It's just too thin as it is. I understand the design was nothing more then a fighting knife and a utility tool at best, but it doesn't hurt to improve the design.

[@TexasRigged]

Really glad you guys gave this knife some respect, it is an old design but damn did they nail it for the time period. Such a solid blade even being rat tang

[@TheMrWillje]

Thank you for your service

[@displacedredneck]

It would absolutely survive the tip test due to the fact that deep inside that knife there is apple pie, baseball, the piercing call of the bald eagle, multiple war wining badassery and the blood of the ‘Murican military. Even if it loses it still wins. ‘Merica, fuck yeah! Comin' again to save the motherfuckin' day, yeah ‘Merica, fuck Yeah! Freedom is the only way, yeah 😂 -howdy from Texas

[@displacedredneck]

Compound Pictures I’m glad I could accommodate 😂

[@SasquatchLeatherworks123]

Nice work gents. That was one of my first knives and I still have it today. I have kicked crap out of it and it keeps going.🤘

[@Generic_FJ]

My kabar was my first quality knife I ever got, and I've put it through some hardcore shit. Used as a camp knife for years, thrown it at trees, left it out, just absolutely abused the piss out of it. Still have it, still love it, FYI tho mine is the updated version not the original usmc. (was a birthday present around 10 or so years ago in middleschool from my parents) literally the knife that got me into knives

[@yaboyjosh3023]

I was hyped when I saw The USMC Combat knife! :D

[@danjohnson1809]

The great knife is made for opening humans and c ration cans

[@theoriginaljohngalt2450]

That’s what I always thought the use of a knife was for. Lol

[@musling4307]

Legend says, when muscled hammer guy travels he does not take a plane, he rotates the world.

[@lucianbrad4291]

It's a boy ( not Survival Lilly) that actually lives in an austrian small village who actually pryied the Ka Bar beyond tough ( yeah, he managed to crook the handle at some point - due to its "generous" stick tang ) but hey, the tip of the knife actually survived ! Yeah, he also managed to brake the blade banging it again and again into a metal pole - no joke ! So, the Ka Bar - while is not the strongest knife on the planet by any means - it did a decent job on that destruction test though ...go figure !

[@coryboyd7958]

That's the best intro you guys have ever done!!!

[@danielgrant9213]

Jesus, there are a bunch of crybabies in the comment section. Anyway, what would you guys say to doing a comparison between the original Ka-Bar and the D2 "Extreme" version? Not predicting it'll be the best knife ever, but I'd be curious how they 2 stack up now that you can finally get a D2 Ka-Bar that doesn't have the stupid partially serrated edge.

[@samocadez7969]

Ah. Finally a new DBK video tp relax from the week.

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

The steel on these is actually quite good and the knife is tougher than most people think. If you dremel off the top guard and the edge a convex grind, it turns it into an excellent combat/survival/bushcrafting blade.

[@GOxHAM]

LMAO the bullet deflecting scene xDD

[@cars10l89]

I love your channel and hardly miss any review, what I love most is your humour. **** This part is changed, since no one is in danger of misunderstanding your humour as it seems. Thanks for your quick reply!!*** - I like the whole review and will definitely try some day to own this knife. The 2 Becker Ka-Bars I have are truely great knives.

[@cars10l89]

Well, judging from all the positiv feedback, I might be underestimating the generosity and humour of our friends in the US. Thumbs up.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Hahaha no way we crossed a line, if there is one thing that we respect its that we got liberated by our allies in 45 hahaha! If we make jokes about one thing, we have to joke about everything! Americans are mostly good sports! Cheers mate!

[@SYKOK1LLER]

American here and there was no hint of them making fun of America. Would like to see them take a trip over here and enjoy some shooting.

[@CaptainAiryca]

Mikkie actually looks pretty good in that hat. Anyway, around here I've seen many people carry their Ka-Bar USMC around town as an EDC. It's overkill, but hey, Americans love their Ka-Bars. :P

[@cooliocool7374]

I wish they would try a fixed blade buck hunter

[@carlhansen8672]

Fallkniven is a good knife but over rated for the price.

[@arcaneleaf4074]

My Mora died in a tip test today :( to all our fallen allies

[@tatogallego3561]

F

[@Malok03]

Only the dead have seen the end of war.

[@LionAstrology]

Hey DBK thanks for another video...do you you guys ever consider doing other tests with the knives? Working in the hunting guide and outfitting buisness were I am out in the bush for weeks and months at a time, I never do chopping/feather sticks/batoning..maybe field dressing, skinning, harvesting birch bark, gutting fish, cutting ropes strings, and carving points/ notches could be some additional regular tests?

[@mitchalgreen7244]

I own one of the originals, from the looks of it, has seen more abuse than war itself, had to reshape the broken tip, it was bent where the guard meets the blade, and the top of the sheath where it loops over the belt was worn in two (dark brown Kevlar fish'n line stitched it together) and the whole blade, pommel, and gaurd, is a dark brown patina, and all the leather is polished and dark from being handled so much, I use it alot, and I keep it razor sharp...I Love it. 🗡

[@joseislanio8910]

Batoning with that hammer was priceless lol

[@kevinmurphy65]

The knife is not a bushcraft...its a fighting knife.

[@MP-oj6zo]

yea, thinner blade is made to meet less resistance with clothes.

[@sfehlbaum]

My recommendation is the Cold Steel Finn Wolf because you might find it a folding knife you enjoy.

[@jthebk3864]

This was a great video, I think any real knife lover knows that knives are designed with a purpose in mind, the kabar is a fighting knife that can be sharpened to razor sharp levels but by no means is it a prying tool or a survival knife. It's good for cutting, stabbing, and ok for chopping and batoning but not really ideal for bushcraft tasks. It's like a hunting rifle vs an pistol, two very different purposed weapons that could technically fill in for eachother in some instances but it's not ideal.

[@jakejakedowntwo6613]

“final impetus came from the War Department, which had identified the need for a multi-purpose knife suitable both as a fighting knife and as a utility knife”, it’s intentional so your wrong

[@shaunjones3507]

You guys just get funnier and funnier!! Keep it up!!

[@marshallmaia8130]

Lmao I thought this was a real commercial for the knife until you started parrying bullets with it 😂

[@adnesandifort9484]

Omg this intro is gold god damn its bloody good!

[@matthiast3943]

Next review a buck 119 special

[@stevendalton7686]

I'm late to the party, but I love it when you guys do impressions of Americans. Satire is fun. Keep it up!

[@matthewgarza2865]

You guys should have done more I have both the usmc and the big brother ka bars and they have never let me down and I chop cut and pry with mine for years now ......shame on you for not taking this more serious......love ur channel by the way keep up the good videos

[@scorch2020]

You guys are a knife channel why are you guys so good at comedy and dramatizations lmao

[@christiangarcia7907]

U guys should look at cold steel 4max or SR1

[@svendubliano9919]

This knife made me find your channel, i was a little(er) kid and wanted a ka bar USMC so i googled for knife reviews on it, and found your channel and found your videos so quality and funny i watched all of them. I still bought the knife a year ago and agree it inst the best survival knife but it is definitely worth a buy!!! Thanks for making the video i was looking for years ago!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

haha thats awesome ! thanks a lot

[@Drownedinblood]

If you "break in" the handle by using it, getting it wet with water, and perhaps blood the leather becomes a lot grippier than when the original finish is on it. Even then most of the grip comes from your fingers ending up in the grooves of the knife.

[@johnmangley3358]

another good video,you guys know some history behind this kabar,great work.

[@barrybueler3356]

I have two USMC knives one I won and the other was used in Iraq by family great job on the video editing ladies not the best bushcraft knife but a great fighting knife👍😁

[@BluBarron]

Glad you guys had fun making the vid. It was funny. I’m sure a lot of subscribers have asked you to review this knife and you know full well there is no point in doing that so you made a funny vid with it. Everyone knows this knife wasn’t designed for bushcraft. It was designed for stabbing people in the face. I understand those who are upset about the jokes but most of us get it. Your fans wanted a vid with this knife and you gave it to them.

[@simongilchrist3329]

I agree with your findings, but the Ka-bar is primarily a fighting knife. It's sturdy enough to manage most tasks but it is meant for cutting tendons and perforating lungs.

[@kevinmorrice]

the mk1 model was more of a survival knife in design

[@bananaassasin7514]

rip the men who died protecting us

[@SamSalsa411]

At 10:00 you note the handle can be slippery, for those wondering they do have other versions with rubber handles that (to my knowledge) aren’t as slippery. I’d get leather just for the iconic look, much like I still get Wood furniture on firearms primarily for looks. Obviously rubbers/polymers are better for survival/combat tasks but if you’re like me and want a bit of a showpiece, the leather is beautiful

[@GatCat]

SamSalsa411 I heard the folks at Ka-Bar made it slippery to those who aren’t gripping it with American reverence and determination. The knife simply tries to depart from the hands of the weak and into the hands of the strong.

[@tomsoki5738]

@@GatCat what the fuck lol

[@Awesomesuace21]

You guys are literally the best! Thanks for providing us with unbounded entertainment!

[@9622paige]

How did I just find you?! I’ve been collecting knives since I was a little girl! I’m almost 24 now and my grandpa and dad both have huge knife collections as well which is what started mine. My current favorite is just my basic folding buck knife. It’s strong and has stayed sharp through absolutely anything I use it for. It’ll pretty much still shave ya and it’s, oh geesh, probably at least 10 years old. I got it one year for Christmas.

[@CanterburySteel]

Honestly Paige buck knives are some of the most durable and we'll made knives available. Plus their customer service policy and replacement standards are litteraly out of this world. And I've never even owned one personally. Might I suggest you look into Mora knives ? Swedish steel . Basic. And bullet proof.

[@9622paige]

Ant Bowie I agree about the buck knives! And I will definitely check out your suggestion. I’m always looking for new cool knives to buy.

[@theundertaker-cf7fv]

Well if there's ever a zombie apocalypse you are well equiped

[@MrCS-81]

24 ? You’re still a little girl 👧 jk take care

[@barefootjerryslamdown7237]

Its actually sturdier than you think. Its not worth trying to destroy your own knife... But there is a vid of a guy who already tortured his own USMC knife. And it took quite a while to fail tip test

[@Mainroad.Manjis101]

I’m Aussie but I love the shit out of this knife, I need one like this. The style, the handle, the blade, the blade length, everything.

[@JensMHA]

I scratched the Kabar itch before Christmas. Really wish I hadnt, it is quite frankly a horrible knifelike object. Get a Peltonen M95 instead.

[@Mainroad.Manjis101]

JensMHA ok I’ll check them out, I am picking up a gerber strongman tommorow so I’m excited about that

[@MovieGuy666]

Ignore JensMHA, he's a moron.

[@CCerOss]

Sweet lord, what have I stumbled upon in my KZbin camping knife deep dive? This is fantastic!!!

[@FRITOStm]

Have you guys done a video doing a comparison of a quality knife vs an identical knock-off?

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Well shit knife that Mikkie has is a knock off. Most knock offs use 440a steel which is much worse. Also the rat tangs often break much too soon

[@DanGoodShotHD]

I got me one of those kill-a-bear knives with the black handle. I used it to chop down a small tree once goofing around. I wasn't expecting much. But, I got to say when it comes to chopping that thing surprised the hell out of me! Timber!!! They are quite good at chopping!

[@GutiTheJ]

DO THE COLD STEEL SR1..I'm sure it will be the toughest folder you've tested

[@christiangarcia7907]

How about cold steel 4max is better then sr1

[@TheBroot0999]

I've been watching older content to catch up since I've recently subscribed about a month ago and can't recommended this channel to enough people. Keep up the great work guys....even asked for only 1 present for Xmas this year based on your vids.....Tops Fire Knife Fieldcraft 154cm from the whole family.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thank you so much fr your kind words!

[@jamezz3536]

I mean I’m not disappointed as if wasent really designed to be a bushcraft knife, it’s more of a combat knife

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Definitely!

[@fredflintstone7001]

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[@Airik1111bibles]

Its actually a great knife with a good edge put on it and used as a knife .....The Mark 1 is what you two should get , it was the Navy issued kabar and the rubber grip edition comes with a really great kydex style sheath. It has a full flat grind which given a convex is excellent for bushcrafting.... I'd love to see you guys give both knives a makeover with convex grinds bring out their true potential.

[@G13-j3c]

The kbar and the 1911 are legends . But so much better avaible, but Still own them

[@ThatBugBehindYou]

You said to never get the one with serrations but let me tell you, I got that one as a kid, (cause it looked cool and was $30) and that thing never failed me, it never chipped or anything. Maybe it was the chosen one or something but it was great.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

1095 is tough as hell. It wont chip that easily. The power of the serrations is that it will always cut and especially ropes and stuff. For bushcraft though that start of the blade is too important to have serrations on it

[@lachy1709]

Would it be a better feather sticker if you had sharpened it your way?

[@thilo7546]

yeah

[@bowmaster619letschug6]

So in other words you don't even have a genuine Ka-Bar? get a real Ka-Bar made in Olean New York and then we talkin about a beast of a knife

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

We got a ka-bar from ka-bar? Dont know how we can get more legit mate!

[@bowmaster619letschug6]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives Where was it made?

[@christianwilliams4795]

@@bowmaster619letschug6 I'm guessing wherever kabars are made

[@bowmaster619letschug6]

Christian Williams I'm not hating or trying to be a troll I'm just trying to get some info is all and i know that mine was made In Olean New York and it id's full tang. And so far i do enjoy the channel

[@thomasdenton132]

Maarten made me wince at 1:53 😬. Ever thought of adding DBK branded band-aids to the merch store? 😂

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Thomas Denton Thomas Denton That was great!

[@notme3686]

1942, when america sold its soul to the bankers

[@wider7998]

The first war already did that

[@michaeldemetriou1399]

I Scandi vexed my U.S.M.C. Ka-Bar and it is long enough to penetrate layered winter clothing Very good fighting utility knife.

[@reiver3419]

As if you’ll ever need to do that

[@XIIOSRS]

@Ministry of Mystics we shall see

[@dannydrevo]

This is the best war documentary I’ve ever seen

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

haha thanks a lot

[@HarryTheEustreptospondylus]

Coolest knife ever!

[@seabassmastermatt80]

Always bloody epic music man YEAH!!!

[@longrider42]

Okay, I've had my Kabar since he early 80's. Back when it had a nice brown powder coat, plus the swedge or false edge is extremely sharp. As for chopping and battoning, this knife was NEVER meant to do that. It is after all a Combat/Utility knife. I've carried mine on many hikes. I've used it to cut food, cord, leather and nylon webbing. It does all those very well. Remember its a Combat/killing knife first and foremost.

[@drouleau]

My first was from the 80's as well, I miss that one. I bought one back in 2012 and it sucks in comparison, plus it came from the factory about as sharp as a butter knife.

[@user-ef7no5ur2z]

My dad brought me this knife from PX in Iraq, its really nice, I love this legend... Btw. Good video as always

[@whomagoose6897]

Still made in the same factory in Olean, New York state. Can get US Army markings (US ARMY), USMC markings (USMC), US Navy markings (USN), and, US Coast Guard markings (USCG). Don't know why there is not a US Air Force marked Kabar. Should be USAF. An all leather sheath with the service branch stamp. US Army has the American Eagle, US Marines has the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. US Navy has the same Eagle the is on the Navy's flag. The US Coast Guard has crossed oars with a rescue buoy in the background. The hilt hand protector has an intentional 8° bend. This added at the factory. If you get a real Kabar you will have that 8° bend. It was wasn't dropped. There is a full tang that goes though the handle and the steel pommel. Has a think pin that goes through the pommel to fasten. The all leather hand grip is compressed leather. I have never lost my grip with my Kabar. The story of the origins of Kabar was from a letter from a customer. The guy could barely write so the letter was difficult to read. There was a sentence that was supposed to be "Kill a bear." Most of the letters were unintelligible. So it was written like "K??? A bar." So Kabar was derived from "Kill a bear." Have had the US Army stamped Kabar for years. A perfect knife.

[@GabrielMeneghetti]

You guys are amazing!

[@shawnclifford362]

The k-bar is a combat blade. Mine was Vietnam era. Loved that knife, served me well. Finally after years of hard use it gave way. ☘

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

Should have done the tip test . . . . . I have 2; the one you reviewed and one with the Kraton handle . . . . gets grippier when wet . . . the Kraton one has held up under every tip test . .. yours would not have had a problem . . . .great vid!