Ka-Bar MSM Knife 001: Ugly But Effective

[@jeffslaven6350]

The redundant gimping in front of the thumb ramp could be ground off to a 90 degree spine allowing the knife to be used for a fire steel. While this is clearly not a wilderness survival knife, I think that it would take a small and useless area and give it that one more function. Otherwise, love it.

[@BudgetBugout]

Excellent review. I would be tempted to buy it if it wasn't for the ramp on the spine but I'm sure this knife is appealing to those it is designed for.

[@gideonstactical]

BudgetBugout Thanks so much!

[@cortizone7094]

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[@mrjumbolegz6483]

This knife is great in the hand. I hope they keep making it.

[@meiowalot7570]

I have one of these and really like it. I had no specific application for it, I just thought it was cool. It does have a nice heft for its size.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Another great review. Knife itself reminds me of a Glock; form and function over aesthetics.

[@gideonstactical]

I would totally agree.

[@pinoywheelgunner]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the knife is gorgeous.

[@garycasper2929]

answer @ 11:15 it's for the pull back/out.

[@wilaid3601]

Looks like an awesome knife! Uploaded on my Birthday :D

[@CopperJacketTV]

Great review. I think it looks awesome

[@gideonstactical]

Thank you!

[@cole5785]

Lets see some shots of the mods on that bk16!

[@gideonstactical]

All my footage for lost. I have to redo it on another one.

[@realmetis8002]

on the good side i have had good experience with sk5 steel. ex cold steel products i find it a good steel. works great for me thanx again. god bless

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Aaron, I have a Vintage C. R. K. T. in AUS8A, it's about a 5" blade sort of a Tanto but Chisel Grind, It's a perfect knife to make fireboards with, a good wood splitter, I'll have to look at it to tell the name, I can't think of it off hand but, yeah, a good one if fireboards are your bag, and it's similar to yours. ,, .

[@Graymanone]

Good review. I just purchased this $55 from Amazon. I watched some reviews of this knife and the others didn't seem to understand that this knife is not a survival or Bush knife. Knives are tools and one needs the right knife for the right job. That said I like that this is not a huge knife. My next survival knife will be the K Bar Becker B2.

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I really like this new line of reviews Aaron. I'm not a big purchaser of tactical knives but I love seeing them.

[@gideonstactical]

Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Right on, glad you are enjoying them. I will still do tons of bush knives, but want to start throwing in tactical blades as well.

[@wtf28]

Isn't the blade 4 inches? Cutting edge.

[@andrashavas]

Nice knife! I wonder why it is not a flatgrind, wouldn't it be better for the cutting edge, or does this V-shaped grind save the top part of the knife making it a prybar?

[@jamesritchie6899]

+Andras Havas Just how many flat ground knives can you name? They're rare, and for good reason.

[@andrashavas]

Extrema Ratio Venom is one.. Cold Steel Leatherneck SF another. Finnish puukko also. Extrema Ratio Task, Kukri, etc.

[@yoadrian3814]

Hey man, do you think you'll review some condor knives at some point? They have some really good outdoor knives. Would love to hear what you think.

[@vector8310]

It's got character

[@stressball4326]

Can u review the new SOG seal strike

[@gideonstactical]

I will see what I can do.

[@cherylhill786]

Well done video, we don't agree about the price, but we agree on the knife. As soon as I saw it, I ordered it because I could see the emphasis (ugly) on the ergo's. I haven't tested it out yet, what kind of stabbing tests do you do? Thanks and great video.

[@williameddysayers4596]

Dang nice knife.. wish it was made state side.

[@williameddysayers4596]

Me and a few million more people.. why?

[@killzskillzMCnMORE]

+me ski where it was made is as simple as quality and/or use.

[@luminate4419]

made in Taiwan?

[@thorny1404]

Love the TAIWAN blade

[@jackjarrett2149]

I think that this knife is a great backup for selfdefens in the right hands you can do some serious damage

[@stu8506]

... Benchmade Adamas 375... not made in Taiwan.

[@gideonstactical]

Stu L I don't disagree with you, but it is 3x the price.

[@stu8506]

gideonstactical Yeah the price difference is defiantly big. The Ka-Bar seems so gimmicky to me though... I feel like it would be of good value if it was priced in the 25$-35$ range. Just my opinion though..

[@stu8506]

+Ryan B What branch uses that model?

[@treykearns4867]

how could u call this beautiful knife ugly? anyways I opted to sharpen the optional blade section up top and let me tell you, very much worth the effort!!

[@carlosramos9010]

i love it where can i get one?

[@Halavere_Blackraven]

Ugly is an understatement, reminds me of butch's girlfriend, wuff.

[@mikedifeo8344]

As usual the best review in Ytube. I like it. I like it because it is ugly and functional. It reminds me of my AMC Gremlin. It was ugly, but it worked and it was dependable. I agree the price should be a in the $40-50 range. I still might fork out the $55 for it.

[@gideonstactical]

mikedifeo Thanks so much!

[@vinnyoutside8936]

I like it. It's ugly, I'm ugly. We would get along fine, but the price is too ugly. Great review as usual.

[@gideonstactical]

Vinny outside Haha!

[@Eldofarmboy]

Definitely a FUGLY little knife but it does seem like a decent little fighter. I would have liked to see the 1095 that KA-BAR uses since they had a hand in it. Personally, I might buy it for the collection but I think my Seal Team Elite and Seal Strike will continue to be my primary tactical blades

[@boqtheboneless]

Awesome review! I now want this knife ..lol..wish you could make more reviews of knives like this..tactical,defensive and one thought in mind knives..

[@jerrymorris1527]

I like it...but I don't like it $55 worth. If the price comes down to $35 maybe. Too many made in Taiwan Schrade that are as good for around the $35 range. My take on it is they wanted the Ka-Bar name only for marketing.

[@keremtatar7304]

Ugly? What.its looking cooler than most of knifes i dont know it may because of im much intrested in swords and not knives i dont like thin blades thicker the blade prettier it gets for me

[@newhampshirebound8551]

Love the ramp, jimping, and hilt. Brilliant there. Paracord handle, nope. Blade shape, nope. Exposed sharp ends at the tail, nope. And $60 for Tiawanese craftsmanship, hell nope. They have a good idea here, but i'd call this knife a fail.

[@johnmckinney1493]

I drive truck and that would make a great truck knife.

[@ArDronee]

Great review :) i love watching your videos :) are you planning on reviewing the esee candiru? Because i have it and i think that it would be great for your viewers :)

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks so much. The Izula is almost too small for me, and I just don't see the value in a fixed blade that is even smaller.

[@ArDronee]

gideonstactical hmm ok thats a shame i love mine..

[@ewong415]

Cool knife but is so illegal to carry! Especially with some knife laws out there. Hard to explain the reason for carrying it. Utility, not really

[@craigallen5963]

Hello. Since you mentioned the Military, and what those you have spoken to within the Military think,I thought I would offer my thoughts. What are my qualifications? I have just under 28 years in the US Army,starting out in a Long Range Surveillance Detachment within a Infantry Division,then from there, the remainder of time has been spent within USASOC and Special Forces/Special Operations units,as communications and then switching over to medic. A knife is a tool. Just as you wouldn't use a screwdriver to drive a nail, you need the right knife for the job as well. And, certain cultures (like Afghanistan),in different parts of the world are blade oriented,and as such,the bigger and/or more unusual are better to carry. I have carried a custom John Ek knife since 1986 as my primary "oh shit"/fighting knife. Along with it I have always had a minimum of 2 folders on me as well,at least one a Emerson (Have wanted a CQC-8 forever, but something always seems to come up) and the other usually a Spyderco or a RAT folder. But, as of late, I have retired the Ek,because of the age and the fact it WAS custom, AND not made anymore. Sentimental value. I have tried a Becker BK-7, RAT-5,F&S stiletto,a vintage "Aircrew Survival Knife",and a Black Chili by Merxworx (which I broke opening a crate). The knife I finally settled on,(and have carried in 2 tours in Afghanistan) is a vintage-and I mean vintage,WWII 1943 Case sheath knife with a 4.5 inch blade,and stacked leather washer handle.I bought this knife off of Epay, for the whopping price if $11.05! It was beat up, and some idiot had sharpened it on a grinder, but I brought it back to life,and am I ever glad I did. The thing is great. I rave about it to everyone I can find who will listen. The definitely DON'T make them like this anymore. It is the best balances, best built knife I have ever handled. It is proof that you don't need to have a 1" thick piece of metal,which seems to be the current trend among knife makers,and one which I hate. The only thing a thick knife is good for is a prybar. They cut in spite of being sharp,not because of it. It really is ridiculous. So, I guess what I would want to impress on any Soldiers reading this and watching video's,is to think about what it will be used for: *For those who DON'T or are not authorized by TO&E to carry a sidearm,what are your chances of engaging the enemy? *How (and where) will you be carrying it? Sadly, 9 times out of 10, the sheath's that come with knives-even more so with "custom" knives, are pure D shit,plain and simple. That's how they make their money...get you to buy their shiny new knife and throw in-if your lucky,a POS sheath-SOME custom makers don't even include a sheath (Merxworx). I have learned,the hard way,that- (A): a good sheath is a MUST, (B): to buy a good aftermarket,quality sheath for a fixed blade knife that either didn't com with one,or that had a shitty sheath is costly,and takes-usually-quite a bit of time. Many times, you have to send YOUR knife to them,which in addition to the time, leaves you without your knife for "X" amount of time. (C): put just as much time into deciding what SHEATH you want as what knife you want! Leather,Kydex,Nylon, or a Combination, each has their pro's and con's. Stay away from plastic sheath's,trust me. My RAT-5 came with a nylon sheath with a plastic sleeve. If it had been a good nylon sheath, it would have been pretty good-only took up a single row of MOLLE,held the knife well, and didn't make any,or rather,much,noise. BUT, it was a shitty nylon sheath,and thin,crappy plastic insert. It failed during a field ex in the Panama Jungle *What will your primary task(s) be? What will you most likely use a knife for? *Do you need a fixed blade knife, or will a folding blade work just as well? Or, would a small prybar,like one of these-www.countycomm.com/titaniumwidgy.html or even this-www.countycomm.com/mideod.html be more appropriate? If you have decided you NEED a fixed blade, fighting/combat knife, remember,your grandfathers,who went to war in the jungles during WWII and engaged in CQC/hand-to-hand combat,did not have 1" thick prybars/knives. Even the F&S, USMC "Raider" knives ect, were only 1/8th thick.And not all had a full tang either. The thinking that the only knife worth a shit is a "full tang" knife is a fallacy. Yes, it is stronger in many cases, but NOT all. USMC K-Bar's, the Aircrew knife I mentioned before,and others are a "Rat-Tail" tang knives,and they hold up fine as long as you are not abusing them, & using them in ways for which they were not designed. I would pit my 1943 Case against anyone else's knife for the role in which it was developed, combat and light cutting tasks (cutting small branches for shelter,clearing firing lanes ect) Please,PLEASE, don't be sucked into the hype that knife makers-both custom & production-throw out there! They are in business to make money,lain and simple. Do some research. Read. Ask questions. And, foremost on the list, I mean,first & foremost,DON'T BUY A KNIFE BECAUSE IT LOOKS "COOL", OR BECAUSE "SO AND SO USES IT"...spend you money,& buy a knife that will work for you,and you alone. And, in the case of the newest knife I bought, the 1943 "Case" fixed blade knife, "they don;t make 'em like that anymore" is so true. Well, I hope this helped someone, especially younger Soldiers. As a Senior Sgt now, my job is to mentor,and pass knowledge-some of which was hard and/or costly to acquire,lol. SFC Craig DOL

[@Wotlkpwnscata]

Nobody is gonna read ur massive poorly written post

[@ericblade8330]

Andy Leveck i did. Yu prolly hv a benchmade huh?? Lol or p2. See, im right again🔪🔪🇺🇸

[@willb8684]

no reason on the planet in 2020 not to have a full tang knife..

[@craigallen5963]

@@willb8684 a full tang knife is not a 'be all, end all'. A full tang allows one to abuse it thinking the full tang means it is indestructable. A knife from the war between the states, WWI,WWII, Korea And Vietnam with rat-tail tangs, Partial tang ect ect ect are just as good cutting and combat fighting knives as any full tang knife.

[@willb8684]

@@craigallen5963 they did not use rat tail because its just as good it was for ease of manufacturing ...we have come a ways since ww2..and a full tang is more durable..i agree for strait combat use it does not realy matter but most combat knives are used for utility more then combat and for that ill take a full tang all day

[@noctis120]

Awesome reviewing man! Although, if its the same sheath material that's used with the rest of kabar's products then it sucks. Dulls the knife if not careful

[@gideonstactical]

buck kirk Thanks a lot my friend.

[@dougnc7745]

Embrace the suck!

[@fgdrfgteryut7yu]

For me personally she's a little fat for a fighting knife. Now if she had a sister about half the thickness (1/8th inch) or so I might consider her :)

[@gideonstactical]

fgdrfgteryut7yu Haha, totally understandable. I prefer thinner blades too.

[@realmetis8002]

ha ha ha no way bud that looks like crap yuck lol. thanx for the vids ps still waiting for barkies hint hint wink

[@zacharyallawos2858]

Moreso chest rig, not plate carrier

[@darktimbercustomknives6248]

Not beautiful but definitely tacticool. I can't see a pioneer using it but it's looks fit it's use.

[@ogarzabello]

14:49 You're, right! In general Ka-Bar knives are overpriced considering the cheap steel that they use and the less than optimal plastic sheaths that they use.

[@michelexe65]

I wait to buy one to judge this knife but is one of the ugliest I've seen in 40 years of knife collection. It look somewhat too short to be an effective "combat/tactical" knife!

[@DrummingSurvivalist]

Not really a good bushcraft knife

[@garycasper2929]

CRKT American made. Enuff said..

[@bayleyrichardson1096]

ugley