Best American-Made Combat Knives

[@ClayBlasdel44]

this guy has the smoothest commentary I've heard. Well done.

[@dick_richards]

Yeah i love this cat! He like's knives almost as much as i do.... lol

[@johnnyindalecio4577]

I agree with you

[@traviskeeler4533]

Was about to say the same thing. I would listen to this dude review toilet paper man!...lol...(My youngest son has the Gerber LMF and it IS a fine and economical choice for sure. I just bought my oldest boy a Ken Richardson Deer Antler handled Bowie (??) for X-Mas....not much in way of utility...but a true work of art for sure. Absolutely gorgeous knife...and hand-tooled sheath as well! Beautiful collectors items!

[@Stephen_a.p]

Good voice for Audible books too

[@rockthemadirshman1]

I carried a kbar in Vietnam, I still consider it to be the best combat knife, I brought mine home and later put a an elk antler on it with finger grooves oorah semper fi

[@knifecenter]

Love it! -DCA

[@tenebrislupus3928]

I’m sure those blades are worth a fortune

[@guap406]

@@tenebrislupus3928 Tops knives are in the 150 to 250 range on many models, so definitely not the most expensive in this lineup

[@di.annydodd5618]

@@knifecenter t

[@davegeorge2307]

Semper Fi

[@mpglnwater]

Underrated comment “And as you can see from my physique, I’ve never actually seen combat but I do know a good knife when I see one”. Same my friend, same.

[@knifecenter]

It is good to know oneself :) -DCA

[@matthewshannon6946]

Hey! I'm in shape- Round IS a shape!!

[@knifecenter]

The competition is fierce out there!

[@salinagrrrl69]

My bros build worse but seen a lot of shoot shoot bang bang. Beer did it.

[@tigerpisces5506]

You didn’t know that Roman gladiators were like Sumo Wrestlers? They looked nothing like buff Spartacus Series or Movie. They want more fat around the belly so they could take a sword slash without severing their intestines, That injury is certain and agonizing death. If you ever had gastrointestinal surgery you find out you don’t eat for a weeks. If your lucky you can survive with IV a glucose.

[@littlejohnny4470]

In my opinion, the 1918 trench knife is the ultimate fighting knife with the double edge spear point blade, and the brass knuckle handle with a pointed pommel! It is deadly in so many ways!

[@PatTheRiot]

I was going to say that. Nobody fights with rambo knives.. lol

[@brandoncorbett8096]

@@PatTheRiot the reason they changed from trench knives was versatility and they often broke the blades due to their thin stature, also there were less options for grips on the knife with the brass knuckles, as someone who has used both types i actually prefer the minimalist combat style as it accompanies my reverse grip much better but at the end of the day its 100% preference.

[@WhispyWoods.]

Dude. You have a great delivery. Easy to understand and easy to listen to. Have you ever considered recording audio books? 😅

[@sleeve8651]

" Get to the point " ! 😋 I had more supplies and gear, when I played Army as a kid, than I ever had in the Corps ! And that's a no shitter ! Semper Fi !

[@jimasher]

D Gray ...same here ...well outfitted as a kid ...bring what you got ...

[@MrBtucker13]

I have a K- Bar Marine knife that a friend sold me about 30 years ago , he was a Marine who was in the Pacific and this knife was a replacement for his knife when he broke it . This friend was at Iwo Jima , Tarawa and Okinawa. The sheath has US Navy on it but it is a K-Bar and he was issued the knife on Iwo Jima .

[@barrybaldwin5535]

As I've mentioned in past vids, your testimony is done in your usual fluent, understandable & informative fashion. I really enjoy your style in talking up one of my favorite addictions!!!

[@craigallen5963]

Only, the video's are over too soon!

[@knifecenter]

Thank you Barry! Sorry Craig!

[@robertprice9052]

I carried a Randall model 14 for 20 years. Great knife legendary knife.

[@joeolander4350]

In 1946 I bought a war surplus knife similar to the Kabar, and still have it. All metal is parkerized, but there is no USMC anywhere on it. Sheath does have USMC stamped, and other markings that are worn off. It is still in good condition and that testifies to it’s top quality.

[@ianmysef8182]

Soldiers and Marines bought most of their knives in the PX rather than being issued. Early Camillus/Western or Marbles knives were often unmarked.

[@jerichofalls8236]

How old are you?

[@joeolander4350]

93, bought it in a western auto store. Recently gave it away.

[@davidw.hulbertiv5211]

Thanks for confirming what sixty some years of experience has taught me... Kabar and Fairbairn Sykes are my top two choices for combat...

[@markwalker4485]

I do not disrespect the FS but I was lucky when young. I served in East Africa and cam across the Bauchop dagger. Much more expensive than a FS but much better. I got mine in 1974.

[@craigr.h.laurent240]

Your presentations are phenomenal. They are clearly and intelligently worded without repetition. You speak from a font of detailed knowledge. Thank you! It is also great to see and hear about knives made in America.

[@bluediamond105]

I love my Ka bar , I used and abused my first one and it passed almost all tests ,from digging (yes digging with a knife its better than doing it with your fingers) cutting off tree branches to hand to hand battle ,only area I saw it a bit weak was when throwing it ,it has the tendency to bend where the handle starts but considering its one hit one kill you dont mind just bending it back into position and do it again ,got my second one ,clean ,sharp and ready on my bog out bag.

[@acid6urns]

one hit one kill my ass people don’t die from one throw that may not even penetrate far 😂

[@natek1993]

Love that Hogue fixed blade. Love the look of their drop points.

[@captainskippy6622]

Yeah. Gonna have to look that one up.

[@vitalguillin9229]

Yeah, it looks real great....Not that big, but enough for a lot of purposes...

[@Clint52279]

I'm heavily biased towards drip points though.. love 'em.

[@supporterofsanity]

I was deployed twice with my ASEK. No clue if it's rated highly or not but I trusted it with my life. I dug things out of the dirt, cut playdough with it, pried green cans open and beat things with it. It is within arms reach most every day still. That Chimera looks a tad longer and would probably work well.

[@exgi76gmailcom]

Hello after serving for six years in the U.S. Infantry and searching for 30 years I finally found what I consider to be the apex of combat knives in the TOPS Operator Seven.. at six millimeters, or just over a quarter inch thick, 1075 high carbon steel, perfectly tempered blade, Kydex dangler sheath, G-10 and Micarta combo handle it is pricey. Yet once you have it on your rig it becomes priceless. It is the blade I will gladly and confidently pass to my son becoming our family’s legacy blade. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

[@robertgarcia-nd7jd]

yup TOPS r great knifes & not ridiculous priced

[@exgi76gmailcom]

Thank you both for responding I truly appreciate a good blade and TOPS is well ..... TOPS ...

[@cris-vv1pn]

Hi can you send link for one off those knifes please

[@thekingisdead6411]

TOPS makes excellent blades.

[@michaelcohen9740]

Not to mention my personal favorite Tops US Combat knife,I own 2 ,one is signed by its designer,Laci Szabo and it's a beast,just like the operator 7 but a bit thinner and longer

[@Obsidian369]

before I even watch the video I automatically click "like" because Anderson gives the best reviews on youtube. His calm, clear, and concise talk is just as it should be.

[@BushCampingTools]

SP1 Marine combat, I've had one (black handle for over 20 years-still going strong!)

[@fmkfmk3835]

same for me..with my SP10

[@BushCampingTools]

@@fmkfmk3835 These are top dollar models for dependability IMHO.

[@Sherrodja]

The Ka-Bar Turok is another outstanding option with a great sheath. It lends itself well to both combat and utility/field use. Also makes an outstanding camp knife for the civilian market.

[@knifecenter]

Nice pick! -DCA

[@Hubert_Cumberdale_]

"That's not a knife, this 🥄 is a knife!"

[@ashleycalhoun1824]

I see you've played knifey-spooney before.

[@Warvvolf]

That's not a knife, that's a spoon.

[@prestondoring2640]

Warvvolf Wooosh

[@dante_f4563]

@@prestondoring2640 its part of the joke

[@slappy8941]

*knoife

[@larryhewgley4678]

Quickly becoming my favorite knife review channel! Bought my first KA-BAR USMC fighter in 1987 from KA-BAR for $25, and the swedge was sharpened out of the box. Five years later the CORPS issued me another one. Sadly, I didn't get to keep it when I got out.

[@marcusmann5859]

whens knives cost more than guns its time to budget lmao

[@jimyocum9556]

Buy guns instead that's what I've been doing..

[@bill3085]

Yea I cringe if I spend over 60 bucks on a knife I know I’m gonna beat the hell out of

[@partyfavors9238]

😂 I agree 100%

[@JamesDracoCFH]

@@jimyocum9556 What are you going to do when you run out of bullets?

[@michaeledlin9995]

495.00 for a 2015 Case V42.. I don't think I got hurt. 2nd one.

[@alcodie1558]

I've owned a K-Bar for 30 years and a Buck 119 same time . Some times I went out with the K-Bar and some times I went with the Buck . Never felt the need to up grade .

[@bill3085]

I have grandpas knife he used in the pacific theater it’s a cattaraugus 225q. It’s still sharp as hell and has enough steel to make a car out of it lol. Not sure if he ever had to use it in defense of his life but I assume that he did as he never once mentioned the war and when we asked about it he would clam up and walk off. Any way nice vid man

[@RogueAgentX]

Marine?

[@bill3085]

@@RogueAgentX yes he was with the 2nd marine division.

[@marylousherman5471]

That generation got a belly-full of war and killing, just wanted to move on with their lives afterward...so many of our dads just never talked about it

[@FarEastBeast]

USMC Fighter was the first knife I bought. Picked one up after reading E. B. Sledge's With the Old Breed.

[@matthewshannon6946]

Great read!

[@iamthelizardking6239]

The cold steel osi is great for the outdoors I cut the sub hilt off so I could adjust my grip, the blade is razor sharp and east to keep and edge on I’ve done everything for fillet a fish, camp tasks, it will baton but I like using my tomahawk for tasks such as that. I don’t like kydex so I had my buddy make me a leather sheath with a whetstone pouch.

[@sunshineviking9933]

I still have, and use, my Dad's K-bar from the 1940's. It's a monster.

[@xzero422]

I love my Gerber Strong Arm knife. The weight, shape, and feel of it can't be beat.

[@brokenman8358]

A bowie was not descended from a hunting knife. A Bowie knife was made as a fighting knife from the beginning.. unless I read the wrong book.

[@bopaintsminis]

Dwight McLemore says differently in his Bowie book, that the first Bowie was a large butcher knife.

[@vtxdaryl]

Broken Man I would say every knife is a compromise but the first knives were all hunting knives.

[@IMGTOW-rk2ii]

I want me one of those booies.

[@dreadnought8363]

The clip point profile has existed before the bowie was even a vague dream. That doesn`t change its effectiveness as a butcher/hunting and/or fighting knife, tho.

[@quintoblanco8746]

It’s complicated. Bowie carried what was called a butcher knife, which simply meant any large knife that could be used to butcher an animal. Such knifes could be used for self-defense and were sometimes specifically carried for that purpose., but they were tool knives. After Bowie got famous for defending himself with a knife against people with guns, the Bowie knife was created. The first Bowie was a version of the butcher knife that looked like a large Spanish hunting knife. The Bowie knife with a double edged clip point derives from that first Bowie knife. In WWII most soldiers disliked knives that were designed specifically for combat. They would sometimes trade them for something more useful. The Ka-Bar was a big success because soldiers felt it was useful tool. So although Bowie knifes were marketed as fighting knives, they were always very similar to tool knives.

[@artemus419]

I have an older Gerber Guardian II. I have owned if for almost 20 years. It could use a sheath upgrade and possibly a blade coating I still find it a quite serviceable combat knife. It is double edged with a 7" blade. I did like your presentation and you seem to be very knowledgeable on the topic.

[@keepthefaith35]

I have the Gerber Guardian Mk1 in Camo finish, which I've had since the early 80s. Excellent as a boot knife or yolk carry backup to my main blade when I served Still razor sharp but due to military service the sheath has taken a beating. I have repaired the sheath in a way that still makes it highly usable.

[@pawpawtx]

Randall #14, "Old" SOG Pentagon, Victorinox Champion, Terzoula ACTF, Leatherman Crunch were the knives I carried in EOD ........ All were scary sharp and served me well for 22 years ......

[@audie6348]

Save up for a good quality blade, master it, take care of it and make sure you have a very good sheath.

[@Tipi_Dan]

I got the Kabar EK 5 last year while shopping for a rugged chopping knife. I never even handled it, just saw a picture and I wanted it the minute I saw it. It doesn't have any crossover uses. It came from the factory razor sharp. I put it someplace safe. Then I went back to shopping and got a Kabar BK 10, which is closer to what I originally wanted. I'm glad I got the EK 5, though.

[@Gorcyca]

great line up. the RMJ is my favorite on the list!

[@wingmanjim6]

Extremely well presented, very educational. I might add that knife Center has been a reliable source for several knife purchases I have made over the years.

[@johnmurphy4239]

I worked at camillus cutlery from 199o until they closed in 2003 from foreign competition. Best job I ever had I was being grinder. Not putang grinder lol. I lived right behind the cutlery I had to go through the country parking lot to get to my backyard that's how close I was it was awesome.

[@knotsripol]

Just bought another K-bar, a shorter one, love it. Can’t wait til it gets here!

[@codynevins9013]

The Chris Reeve Pacific plain edge, fde is my go to for s.h.t.f. carry. That or the Bark River Bravo 2.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Chris Reeve Pacific is a really nice knife. I plan on picking one up myself.

[@stevelewis7263]

Great commentary on all your videos, no swearing, and suitable for everyone

[@TheEzzieboy]

You're dreaming if you think a $400 knife is 4X better than a $100 knife. But, if it makes you feel better, go for it!!

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

The difference in edge retention of higher quality steel, difference in finish, corrosion resistance, scales, sheath and heat treat method all come into play. Quality control is also watched much closer on the finished product of a more expensive piece as well. However, I do agree that there is a price point that will get you a fantastic knife and anything past that point is fluff or mark up. Example: Randall model 7 vs Black Jack model 7, I actually prefer the fit and finish on the cheaper Black Jack. Randall cost $600 and Black Jack cost $230. I sold my Randall because I wouldn't use it but kept the Black Jack and take it with me in the woods always.

[@MovieGuy666]

@@MrKitty-zv3dl the BK7 will last just as long as any of the upper priced knives in the video.

[@Surleyone]

The same goes for Scotch, cigars & cars.

[@kinguin7]

Once you get to medium priced products, you'll always see diminishing returns with increased cost. Small improvements cost a lot.

[@Pokipoki1234]

Modern warfare has changed the way we select our cutlery, as better firearms and tactics may lead to smaller more compact blade sizes depending on Situation specific. Good video Thank you !

[@vitalguillin1177]

The Hogue EX F01 is a really beautyfull (and new) design.....What a knife!!!

[@hphillips7425]

Very true it is important to buy USA.

[@MikeDbean420]

This planet needs to revolve around that phrase...

[@trevorsnyder8811]

I’m a former US Marine, the Marines nowadays don’t issue KA-BARs. I purchased one from the MCX because I wanted one, I’ve seen many marines carrying a gerber strong arm pro.

[@TheAZchambers]

The gerber strong arm is a perfect knife for the price

[@StratBurst92]

As is the prodigy.

[@junmcl]

No it isn’t

[@MB-jg4tr]

I have to disagree, the handle and steel are atrocious. Try the Ka-Bar Mark 1 USN. You'll be happily surprised if your hands aren't big.

[@Smoke_Bang]

How were there no Tops knives?!?

[@richardalfaro4933]

I think some knifes are exclusive 🤔?

[@mattadler4710]

@Tsukoyomi Light I agree that they most TOPS models are great workhorses, but there are tons of knives in their catalog that are seriously dedicated combat blades. I would go as far as saying that they have arguably the best production fighting knives one can buy. I have huge respect for SOG Seal (but the AUS-8 steel needs an update) and the Ka-bar USMC is legendary, but I just don't think they can beat TOPS differential heat treat on the 1095, and really wicked aggressive profiles

[@michaelpoulin3445]

Yup, Tops makes some good hard use knives

[@colevetter8970]

the steel and heat treat they use. there are a lot of bad ones on this list

[@bawidamann939]

Tops knives are cool, but mostly too heavy in a real knife fight. For me a perfect combat knife should have an 7 to 8 inch blade and a weight of not more than 12 or 13 oz.

[@PatrickJDaley]

My brother has my Dads KA-BAR from WWll. I have my original issue U.S.M.C. KA- BAR and a D2 KA-BAR qith the kraton handle. Such a great knife, timeless design.

[@WashingtonTuna]

I do know a good knife when I see one.

[@goofistmcnutty3280]

I have a Benchmade Arvensis, it's an amazing knife. Defiantly my favorite fixed blade I have. I've had it for about 5 years, and I've yet to find a knife I like more. I don't have any daggers but I am very interested in getting the Ka-Bar Ek Model 4 at some point soon here. This collection of knives shown here are in my opinion some of the best knives anyone can and should own.

[@richardhenry1969]

Ain't it funny how the veteran owned knife makers make knives soldiers would have take a car loan out to own. To me if i paid $400 id be to scared id lose it to ever use it. I personally see no reason a production knife should cost more then $150 dollars tops. All else is paying for branding. Knife center love you guys you do a great job

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

I see you have extensive knowledge of all facets of the manufacturing process.... Hell, look into a SINGLE facet of knife manufacturing and youll see how ignorant it is to assign arbitrary values to goods youd never buy anyway. Theres plenty of production models out there with blades that cost more than $150 for the company to buy in bar or sheet form. I recently modded a Dodo with a Z-Max blade. Just the blade stock cost me $86. The titanium cost me $48. The belts other consumables cost me ~$50. Even if you halve those prices, taking into account the much larger scale a production company would work with, doesnt leave much room for r&d, warranty, labor, rent, electricity............ But, hey, some clown on KZbin wont buy it if its more than $150 so lets sell at a loss and go out of business in a day. BTW, im a USMC vet with many, MANY $400+ knives i use all the time. Im not scared to lose them(lol) because im an adult, and no financing was needed.

[@richardhenry1969]

Eyedea315 bet you probably own a benchmade knife to an that ain’t all branding .seems funny you can buy a kershaw cv20 for $70 but a D2 benchmade is $150 but you know more than me how about my espada xhp $150 for a 5.5 blade find me any other knife you can get that big an that much steel that cheap. This is the reason America lost many manufacturers stupid make up for no reason

[@craigallen5963]

ScalpingYour TP- the best part is whenever the owners of said companies say they are "here for the Soldier"...when in reality, they are just there to exploit and take advantage of the Soldier...usually the lowest ranks, who buy aftermarket equipment, and which, just like the used car lots outside the bases that price cars at top dollar, with ridiculous payment plans, are just there to take advantage of, and exploit the Soldier, not to really, honestly, help him by putting quality gear in their hands for a good price! No, its about stuffing the owners pockets with cash. They are bottom-feeding scum.

[@richardhenry1969]

Craig Allen agreed

[@steventwining1893]

KA-BAR 1266 Modified Tanto is also a very good option.

[@glenh4971]

Ka-bar fighting knives used to be 35 dollars all day long. I guess inflation has kicked in?

[@victorcastle1840]

@Shit Show I can remember fifty cent cigarettes and gallon of gasoline at our cut rate gas station in the '50s :- ( ...............yes I am older than dirt !

[@codyhendricks6927]

USMC combat vet here. Trust me when I tell you that you will love the Mark II and it sinks in like going through warm butter. Just bevel a better blade on the top end. Always Faithful Always Forward and Lay Some Hate!!!

[@brauss878]

Tops Operator 7

[@waynepalmer6743]

David. The k-Bar is a very good knife. But the troops are now equipped with O.K.C made knife.

[@randyscj429]

Hey Dave, you forgot or for some reason didn't choose to show the "TOPS fighting Infantry knife"🤯 (you know that 7 plus inch one)! BTW, Ka-Bar, Ontario, Camillus, Gerber AND TOPS are the knives issued to our military (at least those I know had been)😮. Besides IMHO, TOPS beats most if not all others I've mentioned and they've quite a diverse line of knives from ANY other of today's companies that make knives (at least that I've looked at anyway)🤔. Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely Randy. 👍👍🙏😇👊 P.S.: It's very difficult to be a "certified knife-aholic" (having champagne tastes, living off of a soda pop budget)! Oh btw, there isn't any 🔪 addict meetings to attend to get help from 😖!!!

[@RobertCude]

I would beg to differ, TOPS, has not held an NSN and are not an issue knife. While commands individually can purchase items, TOPS are not issued but an open purchase item bought at the command levels.

[@randyscj429]

@@RobertCude Hello, isn't "hindsight" wonderful, since when I was doing my 12.5yrs., that type of information wouldn't have been available, and that if you'd served you didn't know anything then either. It wouldn't really matter about the NSN's when they were still available and used by our military (since the men couldn't have afforded to buy them individually, or in such quantity and just happen to be the same blades, right?). They were there then and now, and how they got there well, does it really matter? Just sayin'. Be safe and have fun, sincerely, Randy. 🙏😇👊

[@sandymilne224]

My all-time favorite combat knife is the Gerber LHR. Discontinued but I just can’t put it down. Attached to my belt is a TOPS CQT-711S as a backup folder. Great package.

[@frontlinediy1814]

I have the k-bar good choice showing it first it screams American. It's a good knife owned it for years. Watched the whole video all the knives are nice. I still only need my k-bar great video good articulation.

[@brianf9619]

I always like the Cold Steel LeatherNeck with D2 and the Recon Scout ...💪

[@wolfjouett2048]

Thanks much KnifeCenter. I enjoyed this presentation so much that I purchased a Spartan-Harsey Fighter from y'all.

[@wullgrew1]

Makes me happy to see Ryan's design on here. Huge fan of his designs, and his smithing. He's an amazing guy, too.

[@edcticf7654]

Get rid of that last kabar because the guard starts wobbling, unless you’re trying to be a “tactical rattlesnake” then yeah just shake that knife and you’ll be good lol. Replace it with any TOPS or Esee which have more than earned a spot in this video but yet weren’t featured

[@bigb5681]

the usmc ka bar is personal go to for shtf, tough right size for fighting (duh) good blade profile for skinning and gutting i've took down trees with mine no problem small trees obviously

[@Jsmith9055]

Fun fact- the original Mark 2 fighting knife was produced for Ka-bar by the original Camilus knives before they closed in like 2004. Ka-bar didnt become its own company until the mark 2 did so well during WW2. Camilus's IS the original and the oldest knife company in North america

[@williamgunnarsson]

Camillus had around 750 people making K-bar style sheath knives during WW2. They kept their military contract after the war and most all the K-bar style knives issued during Viet Nam were made by them. When they shut down there were only 47 employees manufacturing their knives. Those employees threatened a strike, but management told them that if they did Camillus would go bankrupt and would have to close up shop. They didn't believe it, and the union went on strike anyway. They all lost their jobs and Camillus shut down. I heard that a foreign entity bought them out. Who knows whether they'll continue as before. Doesn't seem likely.

[@lindah6954]

I was told by my great grandfather who was in WWII that the fullers on a combat knife were put there to allow blood to flow. Knives that did not have a fuller got stuck in the human heart and made it harder to pull back out. Blades with a fuller would slide right back out. Fullers are there to make it easier to pull out of a body faster. They also add strength to the spine of the blade when forged in.

[@MB-jg4tr]

Most people have been misinformed that a fuller is a blood groove. The fuller is a design feature that adds torsion and lateral strength to a blade. Bayonet's and dagger's often have true blood grooves as they reduce suction from soft flesh on the pull out.

[@anonymousposter3570]

NOTHING BEATS THE TRIDE, TRUE, TESTED K-BAR.

[@fritzd2116]

Great review. No pretense, no ‘tactical’ BS. Subscribed to your channel!

[@jeffreyatvars148]

Gerber Mk 2 was my choice back when but now Cold Steel Recon Tanto is thick, sharp and solid......

[@EREBVS999]

I agree I use a Cold Steel Warcraft med. Tanto. A beast of a blade.

[@scooterbob4432]

The K-Bar is probably one of the best combat knife available but I bought the Ontario Air Force survival knife instead. I think the shorter knife is a more practical hunting/survival all around knife for me. Nice video. Thanks.

[@MB-jg4tr]

You'll like the Ka-Bar (2221) Mark 1 USN knife MUCH MUCH BETTER‼️ as long as you don't have larger hands. It's one of the best mid sized knives I've ever used, and highly overlooked. You'll fall in love, seriously. Only around $50 USD at that online jungle store. ~ The Edge grind on the Ontario AFSK is atrocious for cutting. You're welcome✊🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@cadencero5313]

My favorite combat knife 🗡 is the Navy Seal knife!

[@greekveteran2715]

Ka-Bar Mark 1 Kraton, should be in this list.

[@Snoekvisser1972]

The most important things imho are weight, durability and ease of replacement. Kydex sheath and sub $100 to boot.

[@mgsharnhorst]

I have the BK7 with micarta scales. The 1095CV gets an incredible edge...and keeps it well. I added a choil. A very versatile knife.

[@crimmy838]

got me a kabar, considering I've won every knife fight I've ever been in with it (0), I think it's pretty damn good at its job. makes one hell of a can opener though

[@chrisgonzales1615]

I think the tops combat should have definitely been on there before Gerber.

[@SeanJohnson-qm4pu]

Both are junk so it dosen't really matter.

[@Surleyone]

I think that Gerbers are under rated. They make many excellent products. I do love my Tops Prather War Bowie!

[@southernstacker7315]

First time I've wanted every knife shown. Thanks!

[@1982asd]

Gerber Mark II 👌Very professional work, I haven't seen a better close combat dagger recently

[@charlesdavis3923]

Really like the look of the chimera. I'd really like to see what that knife could do in a simulated survival situation. Too bad it was discontinued before I knew about it

[@jimyocum9556]

That Spartan was one of my favorite wish list knives but 400.00+ for s35vn.. outrageous

[@hardrock1826]

Excellent choices, there are a few I like that are missing. But I realize that you can't cover them all and that may tend to irritate some viewers. Until I got my TOPS Knives my favorite go to blade was the Ontario Knives Chimera. I have 2 of them, both are the serrated model. I absolutely love the skull pounder pommel. I have a lot of daggers, I really do like a double edged blade. I have a double edge Cold Steel OSS. It doesn't look so much like a dagger but more like a Bowie of modern styling. Another knife I have that resembles a dagger but is actually a single edge blade is the Kabar model 5703 Death Dagger. But after searching for the ultimate pointy blade, I found the TOPS Wild Pig Hunter. It's a single edge blade but looks like a big dagger. This thing gave me goose bumps when I drew it out of the sheath. As a combat blade this thing is formidable. I have the Gerber Mark II and the John Ek blade in the video and I would take this TOPS Knife over them and many others. Another knife I did not see in the video that I personally liked so much I bought 2 of them. Is the CRKT OC3, a double edged knife but does not look like your typical dagger.

[@robertdelp8617]

Have you ever heard of tops knives? I guess Gerber is still a great choice for non knife junkies. The doo doo soft heat treat they do means you can resharpen on a blade of grass.

[@caliginousmoira8565]

lmao............i can't sharpen this 06 auto, my nighthawk is a monster(that i love) and grass can cut you so... i know what you mean though. i also buy a knife to be a knife/tool for the purpose of which it was "created". why don't i ever see benchmade knives used like the $50 gerbers, schrade's...etc to cut down trees(forests) and build bridges, houses, cut diamonds, concrete, wire fences, car engines, stop bullets, time, old age...

[@roachmancam9012]

I recently acquired the boker reproduction 1915 trench knife with oak handle it's a beautiful piece of my edc, If I want something more discreet my kershaw 4" Leek assisted opening folder, that thing is like a giant scalpel

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Being a bit overweight doesn't mean you didn't see Combat !! Lol I served in the Marines and I can assure you after 10+ yrs most of us have gain some good old boy American weight from Bareque's and other fine dinning !! Lol Semper Fi

[@mapl1964jm]

OohRah..Not as lean But still as mean Semper Fi

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@@mapl1964jm Yes most of the skills stay with you !! Lol

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@Don Baumann It's Saturday today, I will be eating some BBQ today after some shooting fun at the range with my friends Lol !! Have to keep the skills up especially in today's climate !!! Semper Fi

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@willl 88 Oh I do, and other sports ! I'm doing Ok 6' 0' 207 lbs and a 3 1/2 pack !! Lol

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@willl 88 Lol Like you said, a Wife and Kids !! I hear that.

[@christopher7398]

I’ve got an old bk7 that I’ve had for probably ten years and it’s hands down the one knife I would take with me if the world ended and I had to pick one. If you’re going to purchase one, you’ll definitely want the replacement micarta scales though.

[@parabellum3205]

A Tanto of some kind definitely belonged on this list...

[@michaelfroelichh9436]

Surprised no tops knifes, most of their knifes are combat ready. Nice choices though

[@theactusnation2394]

Tops is way better than all of the options showed in the video

[@MovieGuy666]

Yeah no Prather War Bowie or Operator 7.

[@chloehennessey6813]

Shi Bo Gao The Difensa is issued to operators and they love it. I love my Tops CUT4.0 and Lioness Elite But my Difensa is better.

[@SeanJohnson-qm4pu]

Yeah those trash sheaths are totally combat ready.

[@theactusnation2394]

@@SeanJohnson-qm4pu a lot of them have kydex sheaths

[@Bearzerk330]

A knife or a mortgage payment? Prices don't justify the quality. Awesome video none the less!

[@supporterofsanity]

On my first deployment I was given an ASEK by my counterpart doing right seat left seat. That thing was invaluable. Cut a lot of things and dug a lot of things out of the ground with it. Beat a lot of things with it and opened cans with it. The only knife I own that I will have until I die.

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for the video. Loved the two double edged knifes at the end of the video.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

The Halfbreed combat knife is made in Australia. Halfbreed is an Aussie company.

[@knifecenter]

Aussie company, yes, but this knife was actually made in Taiwain. Our apologies for mistakenly including it in a US-Made video, which is why we put a text disclaimer in there to clarify things. Cheers!

[@felipemartinez9367]

Great video!! You do a great job describing each knife. Keep up the great work

[@Paradigm1976]

I like the Hogue and the classic Ka-Bar (I have Ontario's version, the USMC Spec-Plus). One other great made in the USA knife comes from Mercworx, the Vorax Chili (among many other great blades). Pure combat, no bushcrafting.

[@will-jc5vo]

That rmj jungle combat is sweeet!

[@sampsonlll1825]

#1 is the Winkler Belt Knife!

[@Brees1986]

Big fan of the Ka Bar Extreme D2. All the benefits of the classic with the better steel.

[@brianunderwood7437]

I have the K-Bar knife with the D2 tool steel blade. 2 inch serrations on the back of the blade. The whole knife is 12 inches long. I also have the Becker BK-9. When I got this knife, it was being made by Camillus knives. This knife will shave the hairs off of my arm, right out of the box. I would never sell either one of them. I love those two knives.

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

Blackjack Bowie's are brilliant made by Bark River and like Bo Randall design, look at the 1#7 model. S.O.G. are good too

[@wisperingbeard]

Great video, great presentation.

[@GRILLBUOY101]

nice I have a cheap 1 lookalike I fou d at the river.. can be ok for chopping or battoning

[@timenavigator9643]

I’m gonna go with the either 1 of the top 2 of all times...classic ka Bar or Mark || Dagger

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

I carried a Mk II for 8 years as my go to knife on my LBV. Always kept a razor sharp edge and withstood a lot of abuse.

[@lildeli3rddimention]

I beg to differ on the "blood groove" it keeps the "meat" from sucking the blade when pulling it out , the groove breaks the vacuumed created when drawing the blade out ! Look it up!