what is a combat knife?

[@ruthlessgray]

In a different life, someone defined for me what a Combat knife was. "It' s just a knife, what matters is what you use it for, gutting a pig or gutting a man. IF you are looking for some fancy specs how's this? Full tang, grippy scales, pommel, high carbon steel, clip point and sharp, long enough to poke holes into all the important bits, a full cross guard so you don't run your booger pickers over the edge for trying to stab them in the helmet.". I kinda ran out of questions, that day.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Pommels are tricky with balance. But the best knife is the one you have on you

[@ThirdoptionJCSU]

@@DonnieBAllDay What do you think about Smatchet for a combat?

[@sammywilliam8156]

I got my first Glock field knife with the saw back now I'm probably one of the biggest pacifist you could ever imagined and I don't believe in violence or hurting people but if somebody is coming at me they're coming at me to hurt me they're not coming at me because they found out I like X files​@@DonnieBAllDay

[@magritteetmoncouteau]

When I was in the belgian military, my go-to knife was a Gerber Prodigy. It did really well in any tasks: survival courses, trenching exercises and I even won a knife throwing contest (after a long drinking session with my unit). I find it quite handy, not too large, pretty light and the sheath was very good (silent and tough). I carried it on my right side at mid thigh level and I'm one of those lucky lefties who uses their left hand for precision (p.e. handgun) and their right hand for power (punching, stabbing, etc). Thanks for your video, I finally decided to subscribe even if I don't always agree. And sorry for the broken english.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate that my brother and thank you for your service

[@solidusoswald4716]

I had a prodigy as well and I absolutely loved that thing. Really miss that knife. It got more use and time than any other knife I ever carried. Definitely one of those diamond in the rough knives.

[@mhutchins27]

After several deployments i can simply say it is a knife that you feel comfortable with out in the field. It can hold up, hold and edge, be used in different applications and hold an edge. Plus, we are weight conscious, ounces = pounds, pounds = pain, with that being said i have a collection but my go to has always been my Ka-bar USMC. I swapped the leather sheath for a sturdy, light weight one. It does what i need and never failed me, it’s actually in my trust to go to my son after he plants me in the ground someday. It’s been a great companion for me since i got it in 2019 and now is retired locked up in my Grandpas WWII USMC foot locker with my armor and some other gear from Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, take a look at halfbreed, they are from Australia, expensive and a bit heavy plus shipping takes a bit, but they are awesome if your camping or need a good fixed blade to carry, most are D2 steel, some are super steel, but they look mean and are incredibly durable, Rambo would be proud to carry one loll. Mine doesn’t have the sentimental attachment my Ka-Bar does so now that I am a civilian i use my halfbreed and CRKT Kukri.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The KA-BAR is a great Utility knife and even better hunting knife, but for me, having used a knife in combat, it wouldn't be one I'd choose for that application. The originals mabey, but definitely not these modern ones. I have the Halfbreed large Infantry but am selling it. The grip just doesn't work well for guys with big hands. I'd rather the Tops Zero Dark 30 and would absolutely take my dbad War Machine over those. Gotta say though, the Gerber I was issued in Afghanistan is something I would take anywhere. The grip makes the knife for combat and its miles above most others. I love how you keep yous in your GFs WWII box. What an awesome way to pass on pieces of America War stories

[@TinmansCorner]

Thanks for clarifying about what the difference between the combat knife and a survival knife. I always consider my hollow handle knifes with the compass in them combat ready knifes anyway. But my favorite knifes in this video would probably be the Schrade hollow handle survival knife, the Gerber LHR Combat knife and your Dbad War Machine. I love those designs.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

There's so many this isn't even a fraction of all the great choices

[@TinmansCorner]

@@DonnieBAllDay I would love to see the others one day. If you had to redesign one with saw teeth which one would you pick?

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Excellent video! Learned A LOT in less than 30 minutes! Thanks Don...

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@generaldisarray3830]

I bent the tip on my glock 81 but it's an awesome knife to throw. I'm looking at getting half breed blades large survival knife, absolute beast. Mad video bro, didn't know you served, much respect mate

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks bro

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

This is very interesting to compare Chinese Bowie and American Bowie. Their geometry and a clip are very different. I have now the real one from Cowboy, and a lot of Mtech and Master Cutlery stuff. Chinese Bowie is more looks like a though big drop-point, with the illusion of the clip. American is more standard, more beautiful and we all know, that Cowboy is very good in blades. Honestly, that was his choice to find me the most popular and well done usa epic blade. Now I am sitting with my bowies, and thinking about the geometry and a I see, its a big idea, but some information I don't know, how to introduce it. This video is the best, I found about the main theme!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I'm glad it helped

[@roseivory8496]

Hi Donnie! I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the festive season :) In one of your videos you commented that the Bowie knife style would be the one you would choose for a knife fight. What do you think of the Cold Steel Shanghai Shadow? How would that compare to a Bowie style knife of the same size in a fight?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I would love that blade for throwing, but not in a bladed fight. Have dual edges means blade strikes will definitely result in edge damage. Not only that, but you really would be sacrificing grip and thats something you don't want to lose. I hope that helps and I hope you have a great Christmas!

[@Redraven2967]

I own a large collection of knives and I always go back to the same ones for a combat knife: both my father and I were issued an air crew survival knife by the Air Force, he in Vietnam me in the ‘80’s. It is an awesome all around fighting, survival, camp, utility knife. His saved his ass several times during 4 tours of duty in Vietnam mine used on several deployments on airfields around the world, I was not in combat. I also have the M16 bayonet that saved my dad’s life. He pulled it out of the back of the NVA soldier trying to kill him after being put there by one of his troops. Unfortunately that man died saying my father, a loss my family has felt very heavily since we found out about it. Dad carried that bayonet on him for his last 3 tours and when he got home swore it would never kill again, he used it to plant flower bulbs the rest of his life ant now I use it for the same thing. The man who wielded it to save dad was a florist before being drafted. The other knife both I and my son who was with the USMC F.A.S.T teams carried were the WWII style USMC KaBar. It is my none to humble opinion that the USAF survival knife and the KaBar are the two best military combat/fighting knives ever made as well as being quite utilitarian.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

awesome story. I appreciate you sharing that

[@davidneal6920]

Awesome video Donny B. Very explanatory. Love the War Machine, also love the Russian blade and the British blade. Thanks for sharing Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Absolutely. Thanks Dave!

[@ExtremeVocalsAreMyHeroin]

I'm a bit late, but at 7:17 you're holding up a knife reminiscent of the kabar, but described as better for fighting and trenching. Might I know what that knife is called?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

this is one of my designs. The dbad War Machine

[@jocemarine6247]

2 years ago, I bought à Buck 891 caller GCK for ground combat knife. Made in 5160. It's a star🌟

[@DonnieBAllDay]

great knife

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Too many people discount the LMF 2. I have owned a few over the years but all were traded off for no real good reason. An awesome, well designed knife that I just might have to acquire once more.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

This one will never leave me

[@awesomeairgun2223]

Great video Donnie, Thank you for your service by the way. Really nice explanation in those knives, question for you. In an shtf/survival scenario would you consider a big 10" blade bowie knife as a combat knife option or would you keep with a smaller combat knife option?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Depends on the 'shit". Zombies? A Wakizashi. Bad guys? My dbad War Machine.

[@AdlerMow]

It's interesting how needs shape tools. If you will use for assassination like in Special Ops, you want a stiletto or dagger like a fairbairn sykes knife, it will penetrate even body armor with ease. If you want utility, it shifts to a more slashing design.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You aren't lying

[@roseivory8496]

@Donnie B All Day Thanks for your answer to my question, Donnie! But how would blade strikes on a fairly sturdy dual edged blade like the CS Shanghai Shadow damage the blade as compared to a a single edged bowie knife (with a sturdy spine)? I have seen the Cold Steel Shanghai Shadow get used in KZbin videos for bushcraft activities like chopping wood and the edge still remained functional and sharp after all that continuous abuse. Also, would the ostensibly superior thrusting capability of a dual-edged dagger over a single-edged bowie through an enemy wearing 4 layers of denim clothing (as used in FBI bullet vs ballistic gelatin testing) mitigate this weakness? It seems like a lot of real life knife fights seen from surveillance videos are mostly oriented to thrusting as opposed to striking or slashing with the blade.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I did a video where I clashed the edges of two great blades. Both suffered damage. I then did a video where I used the spine of a Bowie to snap another knife completely in half. No damage to the Bowie spine. The thinner the steel, the more damage it could take. Samurai in movies show drawn out sword fights clashing steel for 10 minutes. In real life, they would try and end a fight in seconds and not clash blades to preserves their edges.

[@jonasdeejee890]

Would the Glock still make a bad fighting knife if it had an edge? The 6.5 inch length seems great for reaching vital organs though mine came totally dull and I can't get it sharp.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Its weighted as a field knife perfectly. As a combat knife you'd want it a little heavier in the front and wider at the tip. It's still a good pig sticker though. I wouldn't want it in my ribs

[@MichaelR58]

Good explanation and options , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Definitely

[@sabasaba1818]

What do you think about american tanto style ? For example, Cold Steel Recon Tanto ? Thanks in advance !

[@DonnieBAllDay]

they have their place. I'm less of a fan

[@George-on5hi]

Where did you get the leather sheath for the dbad war machine?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

it comes with the leather sheath

[@jeffaschbacher3334]

Great explanation of the blades bro 🇺🇲

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks!

[@williamdougie6213]

Where can I get the knife at 12:04? Tia.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

www.ebay.com/itm/126500658491?itmmeta=01HYVH678EM03X2XZYJ5RAY6PD&hash=item1d7406dd3b:g:6YoAAOSwluBmU0gN&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwGUXaC6tfLMVuFBb90WX1BcepRyYHh028QStLUJNT2Myqb3xsQ%2BHFQRtLakSKZXt6uVNXDKM68ctw7L9LT2jAIXU5jGr8GCwJG9ZILQIX%2F%2B5m6LNFn181IZaK0MaCpcUNYAK5I5aQROgYZBRdCxW4dgedXc5200CqKxj1wveQXKF9hCTJwpGV4mX%2BeJW6puk2yJH%2FEbA8pm8NIypwfyXgZSLsp9ARPaG4pCCnE3pqzFXOi7Gs6g5pqGAkSlMGVugUQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6b0mPH2Yw

[@toiletpaper5770]

Hey brother, how does LMF II fill the hand?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@toiletpaper5770 its pure awesomness. Great grip for big guys

[@toiletpaper5770]

@ that answers my question: I have size XL hands. I hate my hands hanging off fixed blades.. thanks for the reply

[@davebrune4001]

Great examples here! 🗡My go to is a Bob Terzulola M30 Battleguard it's freaking amazing..🔥

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Good blade!

[@andrewpaterson6505]

What is your take on the Spartan Tactical trout, camo linen micarta, looks pretty good to me, just considering one for myself...

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Love the grip. For me, I wish the blade was wider and there was more meat in the tip, but Spartan makes them well

[@toiletpaper5770]

Any experience with Camillus CQB-1?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Not a bad knife at all. I prefer that Buck ground combat blade, the CQB-1 is no slouch

[@toiletpaper5770]

@@DonnieBAllDay thanks DBad

[@cspreps152]

How do you classify the Kabar 1266 modified tanto?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

A breaching tool but not for hard breaching. The tang could snap

[@ariadanzig434]

Hi, I have a question if u don’t Mind. I appreciate the Geneva conversation but how would they actually know what was used to end a foe?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

If there was an investigation into the fight, the bodies could be checked for wound types, but honestly, that pretty much doesn't happen. Many of us dont even report if we got into a scrap because Obama screwed us when he changed the rules of engagement. Guys don't want to go to prison for defending themselves.

[@janlehmann1040]

which company made the paratrooper knife? thanks. great show

[@DonnieBAllDay]

EK

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

What length do you think is best for a fighting blade?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

between 4 and 8" typically

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

@@DonnieBAllDay thanks for the content my dude

[@jenniferbauman4802]

M . O . D knife is a great knife that's 1 lbs . Still have to get one . Great video. Great information. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I love that damn crowbar

[@jenniferbauman4802]

@@DonnieBAllDay ya it nice knife. They made the handle bigger so your hand does not freeze on the Cold steal. In winter. But will make your hand hurt in long use. So to shape or not to shape that is the question. And if you are going to shape the handle . Please make a video of it Man. The good old M . O . D survival knife. Someone needs to shoot that thing to see if it takes a bullet. Ya sharpen it. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@jenniferbauman4802 for my hand size the grip is perfect. No shooting! Haha

[@RWAC685]

Awesome Knives As Always. Awesome Video As Always.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks!

[@antonio1616]

Donnie what’s your favorite combat knife right now do you have one?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

My favorite that I own is my war machine

[@nikolajelovac1648]

what's that bayonette at the beginning and where can I get one?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Szco M9 Bayonet. You can probably find one on eBay. Awesome knife

[@isildurelendurion1822]

I carried the issued Benchmade nimravus in Iraq. What are your thoughts on that knife? It was light, nimble and good for utility. Never used it in combat.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I never got a chance to use that one

[@Jimmy-gd5ho]

So would the tops operator 7 be the ultimate combat knife? You can fight with it, trench with it, survival with it. Basically anything.. or perhaps not!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I love that blade, but it wouldn't be my combat knife

[@JoeSteel1]

All look great but I think the 'fight' aspect is in the hand and skill of the user.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

That's true

[@cosmin6155]

What do you think about sog seal team and cold steel srk? are they good fighting knives?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I personally can't stand the SOG. I love the SRK, but the SRK is more of a survival knife

[@kennywheelus6857]

Srk in San mai,or cpm3v or vg10 is good

[@lucianestridge7964]

This is the most informative video I've ever seen on knives. Btw, I may have missed it but what brand knife is you issued military knife?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Gerber LMF Infantry II

[@marcuse4594]

Donnie B thanks for the schooling on combat knives I always thought that fighting knives were combat knives but you really put it in perspective and it's hard to argue with those points I was in the market for a combat knife then it dawned on me I own a tops M4X punisher and realized this knife will do everything that Donnie was describing a combat knife to do maybe throw that one in the mix in a future review?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

If I get one in, I'll give it a test

[@SethCannon-xz4hb]

Can anyone tell me the specific definitions and differentiating characteristics between a tactical knife, fighting knife, combat knife, field knife, and utility knife? Are they all in their own separate categories or is it like an "all fighting knives are combat knives but not all combat knives are fighting knives" kind of thing? The knife industry uses the buzzwords fighting, combat, field, utility, and tactical interchangeably which makes each word seem meaningless. Side question: Where would you say small daggers or karambits like the Benchmade SOCP Combo fit in to the whole "tactical knives" spectrum? I occasionally hear them called PDW (personal defense weapon I assume) knives.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

That would be one long answer. Some fighting knives are built purely as offensive tools. Therefore all fighting knives aren't combat knives. Companies try and sway buyers through wording and defending their stances by saying all fighting is "combat". Bullshit. Its not "combat' to shiv someone in the back, yet some blades are made for that purpose. Half of it is just money making schemes

[@jamieschepers1882]

Is a naive teenager, when I first joined the Infantry, I embarked on a quest to find the single, most perfect, all-around, be all, do all military field knife. It took my young, dumb ass about 2 years to figure out that there's simply no such fuckin thing! I came to the realization that it's all about having the right tool for the specific job. After a shitload of field tests, I finally whittled my collection down and, for my last three combat deployments, my kit always included four specific knives... Buckmaster 184- used for pounding, chopping and sawing. Hell, I even used the primary cutting edge to cut the metal bands off our ammo crates on a couple of occasions. I ditched the bulky plastic sheath and used a Blackhawk nylon Molle-compatible jump sheath and had it strapped to the left torso of my body armor. CKRT M16-10KS folder- 7 inches overall with a partially serrated tanto tipped blade for smaller cutting duties carried in a nylon sheath with velcro closure that was a securely strapped onto the front of my jump sheath. Gerber multiplier- basically a mini tool box with a cap-crimper that was always attached to my rigger's belt in it's company-provided nylon sheath worn next to the rear belt loop at the small of my back. Cold steel recon tanto- I carried this in case my operational world ever went to shit and I found myself actually having to knifefight somebody. That razor sharp cutting edge could really piece somebody up and, if the occasion called for it, that thick-ass tanto tip would be capable of penatrating skull bone. Thankfully, I never had to take that one out of its sheath except to wipe it down occasionally. I carried that one in its' kydex sheath secured to the leg strap right in front of my sidearms' blackhawk drop-holster. Everyone has their own personal favorites and preferences but those four items were the ones that I personally came to appreciate and, through three deployments, they never let me down. Its great seeing videos from a fellow knife enthusiast. Rock on,brother!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Absolutely brother. Finding the perfect knife is the same day you find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

[@Xirque666]

Your thoughts on the Fairburne Sykes?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

weak in the tang, but a classic beauty

[@B-leafer]

Great analysis brother

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks!

[@raymcdonald4603]

Prather war Bowie is the one I use

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Love it, but I would never take it as my combat blade

[@raymcdonald4603]

@@DonnieBAllDayDifferent warriors, different blades

[@AngelAlvarez-z2p]

The Schrade knife reminds me of the old Chris Reeves knives. I sold it about 30 years ago. I regret every second of it.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@AngelAlvarez-z2p ah the ones we wish we had back

[@AngelAlvarez-z2p]

@@DonnieBAllDay At the time, I had the aviator. An outstanding blade, I had a sharpened issue kbar, and the Aviator. A professional sharpened K bar was a beast!. But left it in a demo shot in Udary range!.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@AngelAlvarez-z2p that sucks

[@friendlygnome1067]

You ever use toor knife? If so, what is your opinion of them?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I don't think I have any

[@justincase6954]

I think I saw you review the cold steel wasp? Or am I tripping? If not will you please sir?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I sure did

[@macready12G]

Cool vid. Will there be a fighting knife component to this? I'd be curious to see the differences there, considering "fighting knife" gets tossed around a lot.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Eventually, yes

[@NIRA-os5fo]

Hey don what is the first knife called that you showed us

[@DonnieBAllDay]

First in a sheath was the EK Paratrooper, the first one I pulled out was a Szco Bayonet

[@wayneprice2737]

A knife you should check out is by italian knife company BLACK FOX the knife is called AMADORI it's a best of a knife spear point you wont be disappointed.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I'll check it out

[@terrybest8973]

You know what i do you would be surprised how good a knife it makes file the serrations off with a flat mill bastard and sharpen that spot kinda looks like a tracker knife but better and looks awesome

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I can' t. I absolutely hate tracker blades

[@terrybest8973]

@@DonnieBAllDay I agree with that my brother but I hate serrations worse lol lol but you right

[@kennywheelus6857]

What up Donnie b,what's your idea of the tops u.s.m.c. combat knife,tops take on the ka-bar,from your opinion being that you know an a military guy yourself, I personally don't like the nylon sheath, I'm getting my buddy to make me a badass for it.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

A better knife than the KA-BAR. I have no idea why a "combat" knife has such a long thin tip though. More of a 'fighting" than 'combat in every way. I love the scales, hat the sheath and not crazy about the pointy edges on the exposed pommel. The only other thing is the top guard. Either make it smaller or do away with it.

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@DonnieBAllDay, gotcha, yeah I don't like sheath, getting someone to make me one,I do love the scales,the guard isn't a issue for me,I Believe they could have left the pommel tang shorter for lanyard, not everyone is gonna use it like a skull crusher, thanks Donnie,also yeah I had wished they didn't make tip too thin,for like prying an what not

[@kendelvalle8299]

A good combat knife: non slip handle; good cross guard; a seven to nine inch blade; holds an edge; full tang. On the other hand a good two inch push dagger will destroy a grappler.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I would do without a cross guard. You can get to every major organ on an average sized human with a 4" blade

[@vitocarbonara7770]

Nice video

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Thanks

[@95666]

What is the name of that knife at 2:42 ?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Szco M9 Bayonet

[@95666]

thanks!@@DonnieBAllDay

[@gamallsdokkalfs7253]

Donnie, I understand weight is always an issue, but why not carry more than one knife?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

You can. I kept a fixing and a pocket, but if you only have one, it better be the right one

[@cosmin6155]

Hy bro! What knives are most used by soldiers?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

There isn't a single one. There's no regular issue, like with firearms. Most military personnel will never be issued a blade, so it comes down to special operations within the units. When I was in Afghanistan, only 9 of us were issued a blade

[@antonio1616]

I only got the KA BAR my dad got it for me for Christmas and I cherish it I carry it everywhere lol but I wanna own some of your creations they look cool asf😎

[@DonnieBAllDay]

My knives will give you great grips ans great balance

[@kennywheelus6857]

Check out tops version of the iconic ka-bar,the u.s.m.c. combat knife

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@kennywheelus6857 Saw it

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@DonnieBAllDay ,yeah they will,I've seen your designs, you got a nac for designing blades brother

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@DonnieBAllDay, oh ok thank you

[@Newbreviews]

Solid vid!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate it

[@michalmoz1468]

Thank you very much, this video was very very usefull and information rich. I subscribed.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I appreciate that

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

Fighting knife??? Give me a shank and I’ll do more damage than an actual knife. Don’t ask me any questions!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Ice pick of death

[@ChrisvilleUSA]

This thumbnail makes my mouth water. I have a okc RD6 that has impressed me Great video BTW and something smells fishy

[@DonnieBAllDay]

It does!

[@theGimpfantry]

The Glock Field Knife is a great sneaky " obstacle" remover. I.e. sentry. See Sykes/Fairbairn.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

love it

[@jnzupka]

I feel like that has a lot of different connotations based on what you want to do with that knife in combat

[@DonnieBAllDay]

absolutely

[@jackyblack9779]

Shout out to Donnie B. Keeping it going with great content!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thanks bro

[@DESERTDEMONTACTICAL]

The kabar is a pure offensive knife In my book

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Nor what it was made for and not at all balanced for it. If it wasn't for the nostalgia, it would still be the utility knife it was designed to be

[@DESERTDEMONTACTICAL]

@@DonnieBAllDay I disagree however I never used one for a fight so I can’t say what I believe is a fact. I do use mine for just about everything though.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@DESERTDEMONTACTICAL if you use yours for just about everything except fighting, then you're using it exactly as you're supposed to. The knives pre war were hunting knives. That's it. They added some thickness to the steel so they'd be strong enough to be used to open rations in the field. It was a can opener. The tip needed to be able to open plane fuselage if you survived a crash. The knife wasn't designed to be a fighting weapon but was sharp and had a point, so you had it if needed. They were very rarely ever used against an enemy unless it was cutting detonation cord.

[@DESERTDEMONTACTICAL]

@@DonnieBAllDay right on didn’t know that

[@gameragodzilla]

I wonder which of the Rambo knives is the best combat knife. I know the Pohl Force Mk-9 with the sub hilt seems designed as one.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The MK-9 would honestly be a terrible knife for combat

[@DonnieBAllDay]

the first blood knife is the best one suited for real world combat

[@gameragodzilla]

@@DonnieBAllDay How does it compare to the Mission knife, which seems like just a beefed up First Blood knife? I have a Vaughn Neeley Mission knife from the Jimmy Lile LLC and it is a badass knife.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@gameragodzilla fist, you have an awesome knife in the still a Lile Mission blade. Second, while completely different, you'd get the same job done

[@gameragodzilla]

@@DonnieBAllDay That’s nice. My most expensive knife is still my most effective. lol Also really like the hollow handle. The fact that I carried some bandages in it saved my grandma’s fingers when I was driving her and she accidentally cut herself on my car. Now I just need a Gil Hibben designed Rambo knife.

[@razorrook218]

Were you in hand to hand combat in Afghanistan?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I had to defend my terp once

[@captainkris400theplayer]

I agree with you man I like combat knife and your work i support it your channel I wish buy those combat knife to throw and hand to hand combat 👍😎

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thanks bro

[@B-leafer]

Would love to see your "Dbad War Machine " used to open up those lobsters and crabs.. Yeah buddy!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I should do a shell food decimation vid with it! Haha

[@B-leafer]

Q? I realize when you are talking "fighting/combat " you are referencing MODERN combat vs say 19th century combat which brings me to my question, would you carry a bowie into combat? For instance a cold steel trailmaster? I hooked up my san mai trailmaster with a Cleveland kydex Molly compatible sheath, sharpened swedge, and edc it all the time to the point i forget its there. But i don't walk around with combat gear on either.. In my mind, the Dbad war machine would be considered a bowie blade.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I wouldn't carry one in 'my' combat because I was an MRAP operator. Being big is hard enough when getting in and out. Having large attachments makes it worse. I did though carry a Bowie in my pocket every now and then. The Cold Steel XL Espada

[@bdcochran01]

Very good. 1. the skill is in the person, not the tool. You mentioned more people are killed with shovels in combat than with knives. Ok. I have had training in folder, fixed blade, khukri, entrenching tool, sword fighting and fighting from the ground with a tool with the opponent standing. The strike movements are essentially the same and limited by human ergonomics. So, you can learn the basic movements (ignoring the addition of concepts like jujitsu added in) very easily. 2. A trained person can be dangerously with a 4 inch fixed blade as well as a movie Rambo type knife. In your life, a combat knife is going to be the one you deploy when you are in a fight. So, you had better start working on situational awareness to avoid an encounter and take some basic classes over and over again in escrima to learn how to deliver blows with a stick or a knife.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I left fighting with a 14-0 record and a belt to call my own. There's one thing I know about fighting, a guy with no training can still whoop up on a blackbelt. It doesn't come down to training as much as it does the sheer will to not lose. I was lucky enough to have trained with some of the best, but I've seen guys get there hands raised whose only fight training was at a bar. And most deaths come from blunt objects from guys who never even played little league. Sometimes the lucky shot wins

[@gianpalacio5635]

Are you army retired? I’m navy veteran but only did 1 contract

[@DonnieBAllDay]

9 years in. NCO with combat experience

[@gianpalacio5635]

@@DonnieBAllDay Dont know how you're not crazy bro. I went insane with only 1 contract and several underways

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@gianpalacio5635 I really love being in the shit

[@GearShifter925]

Combat Knife and Army 🪖 knife Are BOTH a same Knife .. ?? And TACTICAL Knife for Jungle uses ( wild survival ). " Combat Knife VS Tactical Knife " Which is Better ? And More useful ??

[@DonnieBAllDay]

they're all very different when it comes to blade widths and balances. Better or useful depends on what you plan on using it for.

[@GearShifter925]

@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@gamallsdokkalfs7253]

Donnie, what about the Gerber Mark I versus the Gerber Mark II? You probably know the story, but during the Vietnam conflict, GIs bought the Mark I in the BX, PX, Naval Exchange whatever. Then the exchanges quit selling the Mark I because they looked too scary, and they were obviously meant for one purpose only. Then Gerber re-designed them with serrations so they didn't look so scary so that the exchanges would continue to sale them. Funny, but I guess the exchanges were happy selling knives that were against the "laws of warfare".

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I wish I had both here

[@fishdude666ify]

No Randall's?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

There's a million more. I cant list them all

[@jurianj6048]

How about the frontier bowie from coldsteel

[@DonnieBAllDay]

not at all a combat blade

[@jurianj6048]

@@DonnieBAllDay how would you use ore call a bowie when it co.es to self defense? I really learn a lot from you on youtube. So that why im asking🙈

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@jurianj6048 All Bowies are fighting knives first. They are generally weighted towards the front and offer great swing weight. They are too big and bulky for combat applications but great out in the open

[@jurianj6048]

@@DonnieBAllDay thanks, again you helped me thanks a lot

[@mike3020]

Cool

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thanks

[@johnmutton799]

Who makes that paratrooper knife?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

If you mean the EK, EK

[@joshuasutton4043]

Different knifes had different uses from the fighting knifes to the bayonets to trench knives in ww1 .

[@DonnieBAllDay]

they did. Thats why I have a separate video, combat vs fighting knives. "Combat" knife is a general term. Combat fighting knife, describes a singular form of combat knife, the same as combat utility.

[@joshuasutton4043]

@@DonnieBAllDay have a real M7 used in Vietnam on my m4

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thats awesome!@@joshuasutton4043

[@islanddog211]

Donnie... U would like to know when your MOD version comes out!! And I hope yours... comes with a better sheath than the one that comes with the MOD .

[@DonnieBAllDay]

My dbad MCK by Croco knives will be here soon. It's the closet one one I'll have to it

[@jimmystewart8505]

Do folding knives that you carried

[@DonnieBAllDay]

carried in combat? I only carried one folder on tour. The Cold Steel XL Espada

[@JuaneDoses-zk9dm]

Ask Lorena Bobbit

[@DonnieBAllDay]

yikes!

[@trentcostello4358]

Oef derender or war machine? I feel like you dont want that question but ❤😮

[@DonnieBAllDay]

The Defender if something just needs to die. The wm for versatility

[@Joe1twloha]

oh what was that paratrooper knife in the video? might grab me one!

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Made by EK

[@jorgefernandez6407]

AND, some videos you just have to see more than once... Like "this" video!!!❤

[@DonnieBAllDay]

thanks bro

[@Tom-r1r]

wondering how long it would take to mention the blood stain.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

more than it took to stain it

[@Cassy_mackay]

Got a fairbain s from my grandad know that's an evil piece of knife 🗡

[@DonnieBAllDay]

stabby stabby

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Thats a nice knife you sell them by chance

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have knife sales all the time. I have one up right now

[@TheRichardc123]

Have you seen their DV-2 Donnie?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Whose?

[@TheRichardc123]

@@DonnieBAllDay Kizlyar - it's beefy enough for trenching, has a nice finger choil and the grip is hardwood easily customized.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

@@TheRichardc123 I'll check it out

[@konstantintasov7671]

Donnie, have you ever get a knife kill in your combat career?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

My knife still has stain on the grip and I'm happy to be here to tell you

[@Newbreviews]

Make a vid about combat that you used a knife in.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I used a knife twice. My issued LMF II and a 3 blade slip joint

[@vetgunto1816]

Haha, “take over Santa’s village.” 😂 Ok you mentioned, “My version will have a dropped point” are you designing a MOD variant with the KHHI?

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I designed one. It's in my community tab

[@benbusy7295]

Any blade you take to war is a combat knife

[@DonnieBAllDay]

no. Its a knife in a combat zone.

[@robertdelamare4129]

Bowie is the true com bate knife

[@DonnieBAllDay]

the baddest all time

[@greekveteran2715]

Brother! The knife is the tool that creates other tools! Why use it as a shovel to dig a hole and destroy your most valuable tool, and not using it to carve a stick for digging? If you're in a hurry ( my poop usually can't wait that long) then you wont gave the time to dig a hole before you pup, because youll probably poop your pants,in the procedure! LoL

[@DonnieBAllDay]

Yeah but I saw poop smearing on German porn. Theres a following

[@greekveteran2715]

@@DonnieBAllDay lol love you man! Keep it up!!

[@robertdelamare4129]

Jim Bowie that’s a knife

[@DonnieBAllDay]

big time

[@therealdeal246]

Hi Donnie, if you're up for it, i really recommend the "Ultra light Brigade" from Busse Combat Team Gemini knives. It is quite expensive but the quality on that thing is amazing. Im not advertising anything here. I just thought it would be a cool video idea. As if your Videos wouldn't already be cool enough.

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I'll give it a look

[@Druide-ie1pc]

Great video! I really like you expertise! What are you thoughts about the classic Buck knives, for combat? In my oppinion, is a bad ass scary sharp knife, like a 119 or a 120, with a semi hollow grind, doing much more cutting damage, al a clumpy, thick stabbing knife. The classic Buck knives, are mainly designed for cutting meat, so I think, they must be great for fighting too. So, but why you select a knife with a wider blade for combat? Makes it more damage? What´s your thoughts about this classic Solingen Bowie, with C60 carbon steel, drop forged? I have this knife, and I love it, but I had doupt, if its good in combat situations.The blade is 9 inch, (20 cm.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPHm2yYfMiZd80

[@DonnieBAllDay]

I have to say, the classic Bucks would not be good for combat applications