Knife Unboxing: The Legendary KA-BAR USMC Fighting Utility Knife!!

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

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[@ogearbox6132]

I was a Marine Sgt. it eludes me why people reference the Ka-bar as also a utility knife, it is not. Its sole design purpose was as a fighting knife for those times when you run outta ammo, for which it does well. Had to give mine up ages ago. Now at 69 my son gifted me one for Christmas this year and it brought a tear to my eye. For me, the best knife ever. I think I’ll preserve and mount this on a plaque as a hand me down to my boys from the ole Sarge. An idiot once said if they bring a knife to a fight, bring a gun. Marines are equal opportunity fighters, we bring both a knife and a gun to a fight. Ya’ll have a nice day, Marines are standing guard.

[@RabbiSteve]

Well said, Marine! Thanks for your wisdom and your service. As a mere USAF chaplain myself, but somebody who really appreciates good arms and being well armed, your 2¢ means a lot. Thank you. Blessing from this “padre”.

[@ogearbox6132]

@@RabbiSteve Chaplin thx for the sentiment I appreciate it. And thank you for the service you provide to our troops. We live in tumultuous times in which unfortunately or fortunately the Israelis are at the center. Unfortunately, because some great IDF troops will die, fortunately because I believe the times of the gentile is over and we are in the time of the Jew. A time in which God will ultimately reveal and rescue his chosen people. Shalom…

[@33097txrattlesnake]

OOORAH SEMPER FI BROTHER

[@semperfi-1918]

I have the usmc version from 15 years ago. Bought mine from a PX and still have it. Carried it on my second deployment and it is my backup knife. Its in my shtf gear and will eventually be passed down.

[@gunsandcommissions]

I bought one of these for my gf’s son for Christmas. It’s a very impressive sword…errr…knife

[@Impreza-bj5jh]

Lucky kid haha

[@diogenesstudent5585]

R u still with her

[@gunsandcommissions]

@@diogenesstudent5585Yep. She’s my wife now

[@ebutuoy3504]

A great video. I've been putting buying one all my life, i'm 62 yr.'s old. I did use your link and bought two knives, one for the Grandson in years to come. Thanks again, awesome ! !

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Awesome! Hope both of you enjoy it and thanks!😃👍

[@mafirearmsafety]

I have the 1209, a viet nam era knife, bought it for $16 new in 1968 in Richmond Virginia. You can find them in good condition for between $250-300 now. So I think I’ll keep mine.

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

Kabar makes great knives. I really enjoy using the MK1 Navy for utility and bushcraft tasks due to its flat grind. The Marine fighting knife is always with my defensive gear. Both truly great designs from a time where men understood the use and application of a functional blade.

[@simongilchrist3329]

I agree 100%. Not the best at any one thing but it does everything very well. I’ve even cleaned fish with it. I’m a woodworker so I always have a mineral oil/beeswax mix on hand. It’s the Franks Red Hot sauce of finishes: I put that shit on everything. I mix it slightly heavy on the wax for the leather handle. You couldn’t scuba dive with it but rain beads right off of it. Plus it smells great. Mine smells like leather and honey.

[@alcmantyrtaeus]

Other Marines and I have talked knives on more than a few occasions. The Ka-Bar USMC F/UK is regarded as a venerable historical artifact, often given as a going away gift for retirement, transfer, etc. As a knife it is largely uncarried since the new bayonet came into service in the 00s. The OKC bayonet is a scaled up, more traditional Bowie. That said, most current and former military men I have talked to think of it as serviceable to good at everything, but great at nothing. That is a compliment not an insult.

[@loweaguirre454]

I carried a ka Bar for years in the Marine corps. When We had to go on long az humps, I carried My Buck 110 or Leatherman on My 782 gear. All were really nice to have.

[@Vladpryde]

Thank you for your service. What decade did you serve in? And would you have trusted your Ka-Bar with your life in a combat situation?

[@michaelcarey3105]

I have the USMC version, a Big Brother and the Zombro version of the Big Brother! Used the Zombro to chop brush in a swamp and make shooting lanes for my crossbow, taking out saplings and branches, a 4 hour+ job! No problem and still super sharp at the end!

[@BladeObssession]

The Kabar is definitely a classic. I also like the Cold Steel Leatherneck in which they improved on the iconic design by adding a thicker tang and polymer grip.

[@stepbro4978]

The tanto version is a very good knife for the price. It corrects the issues in the original k bar.

[@donhammer186]

Wipe the leather handle and sheath down with neatsfoot oil from time to time and they will last forever. Personally I prefer the Kydex sheath over the leather. KA-BAR offers the stackable leather handle washers on there site but, I still haven't figured out how to remove the pin from the pommel...

[@Blackbeard0531]

Just ordered mine. Be here in 5 days. So exited!

[@Dan-ji4db]

Watching this after the Kohberger PCA reveal

[@edwinabbel3783]

I love my Buck 119 Special,.. and Buck 102 Woodsmen,... and my Cold Steel Wild West Bowie!!! All American products for a Dutchmen,... As an Ex Armoured Infantry Officer of the Dutch Army I am used to a Glock 17. So I am gona get myself one,...

[@Maurice76746]

Greatest Knife Ever!

[@HarryTheEustreptospondylus]

My favourite knife ever, my own one is really nice. Your right about the smell, very leathery.

[@jonlouis2582]

Great review. I have seen and held this knife, but don't own one. They have to be seen to be appreciated, a beautiful knife.IMHO there is nothing wrong with Mexican leather work.

[@terrillschneider3778]

Review well done I went for the USSF when SMKW had it on sale and it is just like the one pictured except stamped USSF I love it but it’s just for show I have other knives to beat up lol

[@Vladpryde]

I have the model 1245 8" tanto, and I love it. Not fond of the plastic sheath it came with, nor of the kraton handle (it collects a lot of skin cells and dust), but the knife itself is just absolutely bad ass. I wouldn't use the 1245 for utility work though. This is purely a fighting/self-defense-oriented knife. The 1217 would be a much more appropriate general purpose knife.

[@johnbelmore1178]

I have the kabar 1211 it's great I love how it's all black and a great handle

[@Druide-ie1pc]

I have had two Ka.Bars. After looking a lot of fail videos, of broken Ka-bars, I switched to the Case XX USMC Knife. I like it more and it is a better version of the original.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

The Case version is made by Ontario for Case.

[@Druide-ie1pc]

@@IndianOutlaw1870 Very cool, thank you for this information. 🙂

[@MKlukowski]

But have you ever broken any of your two?

[@Druide-ie1pc]

@@MKlukowski No, I haven't, I Sold them. Ka-Bar's are very expensive, here in Germany, I wouln't baton with them. But I'm an educated Blacksmith, and because of the construction of the rat tail tang, and the 90 degree angles, they have a sensitive spot. If they brake or bend, they do it behind the guard. Today's Ka-Bar's looks like, they only harden the blade, not the tang. So they bend very easely. The older models, from WW2, I think, they had hardened the tang , too.

[@julieschaubhut686]

I have this 🔪. It is gorgeous and you're right about the leather smell. : )

[@woezacardoza5659]

I love the way your beaver smells

[@denniswilson9317]

Along with the iconic KABAR I also own the Chinese knockoff. While not quite up to the KABAR standard the knockoff is well worth the cheap price.

[@woezacardoza5659]

I love my KA-BAR

[@edwinabbel3783]

You woke me up,...!! I am going for a Glock 17,... You are doing a great job!!! Keep it up!! Greetings from the Netherlands!!! E!😎🤠🤡

[@G13-j3c]

The blade has changed and the handle is shorter then the white box kbar from 2000 . The grind goes up to the blood grove, the older ones from 2000 had a flat before the blood grove and extra 1/2 to 3/4 of grip length. Just noticed on my Ussf compared to my Usmc that I got at the px in bootcamp

[@titanpreparedness]

Excellent choice and with a history of dependably its certainly one you can purchase with confidence

[@CenturianCornelious]

1095 cro-van (chromium vanadium) takes a wicked edge.

[@greymas3006]

Beautiful knife. Thanks for showing.

[@chrishaug9858]

Iconic yes....but not full tang. Ever disassembled one or watched one break? They break astoundingly easy...not the blade the small pin extending into the handle. Many videos on this. Im 22 yrs u.s. Army, taught survival, land nav. I would never choose a KABAR over many other. First rule of thumb is FULL TANG.

[@WR3ND]

Great video. Cheers.

[@nativelands6190]

Danny rolling AKA the Gainesville killer was the inspiration behind the movie scream. In the movie he used a buck 120, but in real life he killed his victims with his trusty KA-BAR

[@trapperscout2046]

The 1219c2 combat knife was first produced by Camillus. However, the reason why everyone recognizes this design as the "KA-BAR" is because KA-BAR popularized it.

[@novaguy509]

A few years ago I came across a Charles Manson Signature Series Ka bar knife with his signature emblazoned on the handle. I assume it was a fake.

[@TheKillaMethod]

If I had to choose one knife for survival/combat id pick a tracker knife. Not that huge good size to be able to bushcraft throw and fight with.

[@Blueesteel_]

Nice review man

[@dougpoulton5544]

I had one in Vietnam in 1969........never could put a good edge on that dirty bastard. Traded it for a Buck 120, much better knife. I guess the Ka-BAR would be better for opening rocket motor boxes.

[@jamie.777]

Yeah...good point

[@ferebeefamily]

Nice knife. You should send it to me to use on the farm. Joking. Thanks for the review.

[@woezacardoza5659]

I'll trade you mine for a bucket of milk and 🥚

[@bigbrossi2434]

I think we all know why we are here

[@smithnwesson990]

I'm looking at getting my first fixed blade. Have a few little Kershaw Folders but need a solid Knife. Gerber LMF 2 any good?

[@Sam-zp6th]

I am in love with it but very sadly it's not available in my country

[@Ntifragility]

Following both. Eng and spanish

[@jabtunica3440]

What's better this Kabar or Buck 120

[@randycisneros4111]

Good review presentation, but it would have been better to see a close up on the knife in the sheath secured.

[@andrewwashington2197]

This is the big knife not the little one right?

[@howardvarley8795]

You may find many people (other than americans!) will draw the FS Commando knife.

[@Invertmini1212]

I’ve got the Tanto KABAR and it’s a mammoth.

[@John..18]

Is the Glock 78, a better knife tho'.?? I think so,,,

[@aaronmcnamee3967]

Was this the knife used as murder weapon in Idaho?

[@maliachandler]

Yes.

[@12345Sui]

It‘s a killing tool. Not more, not less.

[@marcorios5483]

grande fernando

[@ald.5147]

Olean is pronounced; "Oh Lee ann" NY

[@frakismaximus3052]

Nice blade, i am glad the sheath is made in Mexico and not Commie China. One thing i never understood about this knife though... Why didn't they include the option of mounting it as a bayonet? Anybody know?

[@Athonite]

Educated guess: they probably don't want complaints about AR-15 fitment. A military M4 has carbine length gas and 14.5" barrel so a bayonet will work. Most civilian ARs have carbine length gas and 16" barrel, you would need midlength gas system + 16" barrel for a bayonet to fit.

[@hawkgrunt4182]

Semper Fi. My problem is that it is not full tang.

[@frakismaximus3052]

Jericho thx for the input. I should have been more specific though - i meant in 1942, when the knife was first issued. It just seems like it would have been desirable for men fighting in the Pacific Theatre to have the option for bayonet mounting but this knife apparently never had that feature.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

It was intended for fighting and for utility use, not as a bayonet. For that they had the M1905 and shortened M1 version. The Kabar was inteded as a cheap general purpose knife, low cost, little metal used. Having bayoent fittings would have changed that.

[@frakismaximus3052]

@@TheModernSurvivalist interesting... Seems strangely redundant though. Perhaps an example of "Military intelligence" and all that..

[@williamcraigsartwellejr.9288]

The recessed part on Top close to the handle is to let the gas out of an abdominal piercing movement

[@woezacardoza5659]

You're serious? ,,🤔😁😆😂

[@reubencarrick4320]

It's called a fuller....

[@hard_rock_miner7686]

It’s a fuller to lighten the blade and strengthen the blade due to the geometry of the fuller.

[@ogearbox6132]

Back in the early ‘70’s this is what my Marine DI told us too. He was a decorated Vietnam Recon Ranger. In fact as I recall he had this somewhat sadistic gleam to his eye as he said it.

[@Westbird1]

Sand the leather for a better grip

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

That would leave the leather unprotected and open for humidity.

[@johnboy7417]

Just retreat it again

[@Westbird1]

that's a tip I got from a Vietnam vet said blood would make the grip slippery so people would sand it to help.

[@CH-um4iy]

Field dressed many a deer with one!

[@asablue579]

⚔️ Saddle Soap! SEMPER FI PRESIDENT TRUMP 🇺🇲

[@simonstokes369]

This knife is weak. It breaks at the tang with hard use. Over priced POS. Glock knife is cheaper and stronger. American made knives have a bad reputation in Europe.

[@echohunter4199]

I’m a retired US Army Infantry NCO and I have to agree with you, I’ve seen proof that some popular knives here in the US just can’t hold up to European/Japanese knives. Like you, I steer clear of the crappy ones and acquire only the best. I picked up a Ka-Bar a couple days ago at a pawn shop for $48 USD and it was made in the mid 90’s and was some special or short production run of the knife as it was designed and produced during WWII, even the parkerized finish and blind pinned pommel. Mine looks like it was never used and zero scratches, I couldn’t believe my luck. Heat treating and wrong steel type is often the issue with some knife builders and some care less if it falls apart.

[@jamie.777]

Apparently a favorite knife 🔪 for killers

[@user-au777]

Hello. I will be very grateful to you if you answer my question. I have my ka-bar usmc with me and I found that the handle was a bit shriveled due to dryness. It so happens that I have nothing but gun neutral oil. Can it be used to refresh leather on the handle? Will neutral gun oil harm the skin?

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Just a bit is OK, rub and dry don't soak.

[@user-au777]

@@TheModernSurvivalist thank you!