The KA-BAR Story: An American Legacy (Complete Documentary)

From its humble beginnings in the late 1800s to its established presence today, the KA-BAR story is a crash course in American history. Join us as we examine all the events and people that shaped KA-BAR.
To learn more about KA-BAR visit KA-BAR.com

[@michaelmayer2890]

Outstanding documentary of history American determination to bring a product to market after failing & trying failing & trying so many times but never giving up. Yes I'm a proud USMC veteran KA-BAR owner.

[@isaacs_knives_and_knowledge]

Thanks for your service

[@Abizaga]

Thank you for your service to the country.

[@itskidkelly]

If you don’t mind me asking what was your MOS?

[@charlespelletier9621]

This was an awesome video. It shows the grit and determination. There was no other knife worth the Marines. The Brown family and everyone who was involved with Ka-Bar has the integrity and determination of a Marine. Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service.

[@shaynecrimsontide82]

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

[@Klondikefox]

Former Marine Vietnam 66-67. I was a helicopter crewchief. The KA-BAR that I have to this day saved my life after having been swept under my helicopter which was in the middle of a river after having been shot down three days earlier. We Marines did not have the luxury of having an abundance of helicopters so wherever possible we made every effort to recover our battle damaged choppers. Getting back to my KA-BAR and it's role in saving my life. During recovery efforts I volunteered to try and attach a rope from the shore to my chopper so we could ferry Marines out too remove the rotor blades and attach a rescue sling. The current in the river sucked me under the chopper with the rope attached too me and having one hand caught in one of the steps that was on the side left me with only one hand free. I was able to pull my KA-BAR and cut rope which allowed me too free myself from the step my other hand was caught in. I would have drowned had that KA-BAR had not been at my side. I've had the KA-BAR all these years. An old Marine and his KA-BAR that will be laid to rest with me when my time is up. Semper Fi

[@rctrue]

Thats incredible sir

[@danb4115]

Your story is chilling. I salute you Marine

[@KABARKnives1898]

Wow. What an unreal story and experience. Thank you for sharing. We are so happy we could play a small part and offer assistance to you. We are particularly grateful you made it through and lived to tell us about it today. Thank you for your service. Our Vietnam vet should be revered as much as our WWII vets.

[@Mike383HK]

It's always been a problem in the Appalachians. Time to plant. Gone. Time to weed, Gone. Time to harvest, Gone.Hunting season, Gone. Same trouble Grumman had in Florida.

[@TomeOfKnowledge009]

@@KABARKnives1898 Gen X thanks the Vietnam Vets more than we do the WWII vets.

[@lonelybikr]

To all the veterans who I know will read this. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

[@droopmasterflex2822]

Combat veteran and lover of history I enjoyed this documentary. I received a ka-bar and a tomahawk in a care package. I've never use them and I always said if there is a time my M2 fails, my M249 fails, and my M9 fails and I'm down to a knife its a bad bad day Lol. Luckily enough I beleive cleanliness next to godliness and my M2 was loyal to the very end.

[@shadowgarr7649]

It was a privilege to serve our country.

[@scottkinderdine3317]

Just doing what I do... You're welcome.

[@cassanova4269]

Proud to serve, thank you for your support!

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

It was our pleasure

[@GatCat]

I didn’t expect to watch this entire documentary, but I grabbed my Ka-Bar and her and I sat with our popcorn enjoying this very much.

[@theburgernoder2441]

Did the Ka-Bar have any?

[@gonorrheadischarges3021]

Pervet.

[@carlcolvin8320]

My brother was Nam 68-69 with 5 th SF Group ABN. When he came back we talked about Nam only one time. I told him that I graduate high school in June and will be going in the Army 78-92. On my first leave from West Germany I to his home and we talked a bit. He handled me a OD towel wrapped inside it was K-Bar he told me it saved his life Nam ,we talked one last time about Nam. He died in November of 2011. In 2022 I caught up with my nephew and gave him his father's K - Bar and talked about what his father did in Nam.

[@KABARKnives1898]

Those are the stories that really hit home, Carl. Good on you for passing it along to his son. I have my grandfather's Union Cutlery KA-BAR he carried in WWII. Besides the memories it is the only thing I have of him. I look at it everyday in a display case and it always brings him right back.

[@leef8037]

As a young boy, my father born in 1938, purchased a brand new condition WWII surplus Ka-Bar stamped “USN”. He gave it to me sometime in my teens, still in perfect condition. It is a high quality durable knife for sure. As an infantry marine, I carried it with me during the Gulf war. Still stained by oil from the burning oil fields, I plan to pass it on to my own son so it can help support him in some way on his own life journey. Thank you Ka-Bar.

[@nnnnnie]

Excellent documentary. I was given a KA-BAR knife by a USMC platoon mate of my son after he was killed in Iraq in 2005.

[@KABARKnives1898]

I am sorry to hear about your son. We lost a family member in Afghanistan in 2011. Thank you to your family for your son's service and sacrifice.

[@shadowgarr7649]

I am sorry for your loss. I made it through safely but lost several friends. He is remembered.

[@Boxxkarr]

So sorry for the loss of your son. Thank you for his service, he is not forgotten.

[@jerryrichards8172]

A parent should never have lose there child. Best wishes.

[@reformamerica1518]

Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9 11. All who invaded and mass murdered Iraqis are war criminals. This is fact. No historic revision will EVER change the fact that oath violators participated in unconstitutional mass murder.

[@shawnbeck2303]

My uncle was on a submarine in WW2. He past in 1983. I got his KA-Bar when my aunt passed 2 years ago. On the leather shealth was engraved the sub's name and the year. Its my most prized possession of his. The blade is still sharp and the leather a little worn. But it reminds me of what American's stands for. Tough and ready to fight for freedom. Less we not forget the people who sacrificed their lives to make us free. R.I.P. Seaman William Dean Wray! Shawn

[@bcarss1970]

My dad gave me one of these when I was 15. I still have it and use it 36 years later.

[@sduncanfoto]

I have my Dad's who served in Korea he's just turned 90 years old.

[@anderslind8422]

Lucky, I wan to meet some of those guys, and some ww2 vets

[@grizzlycountry1030]

Man who ever did this should be making all kinds of documentaries especially about history.

[@KABARKnives1898]

Thanks, Grizzly. I am going to stick to making knives, though!

[@sammiller2637]

@@KABARKnives1898 you do an excellent job of it. From the bottom of my heart I thank you. I carry your marine combat knife with me everywhere I go, and it is an exceptional tool that has never let me down. I also use your spork/knife on a regular basis, surprisingly, I haven't lost part of it yet, due to its blackness and 2 piece construction. You guys make great stuff, I cant say there is another knife company that I trust as much. I will say however that your Taiwanese kukuri leaves something to be desired (mostly being manufactured here in America)

[@w.rustylane5650]

@@sammiller2637 Yep. I always go with my Ka-Bar. I'm hardly ever without it.

[@w.rustylane5650]

@@KABARKnives1898 I got my Ka-Bar back in the early 70's and paid $37.50 + tax for it.

[@KABARKnives1898]

@Fui Gebhardt1 and I am impressed you read this far down the comment chain!

[@georgiafan6618]

My father was in the corp (staff sgt) and he had one of these KA-BAR knives at home. It was huge and I remember him using it from time to time. He also had those combat “jungle boots.” God bless our military and our great nation.

[@j.sixofhearts6828]

My USMC KA-BAR has field dressed a lot of deer and wild boar over the years . And I as a Police Officer I carried the Benner designed TDI Knife as a back-up . Excellent gear .

[@gerrycelia9409]

When I got orders to Viet Nam in 67 the Army gave us special training including knife fighting. We were told we should bring a fighting knife with us, but the Army didn't issue knives, only bayonets. My father still had the Ka-Bar the Navy had issued to him when he was a PT Boat sailor during WWII, and he gave it to me. I carried it constantly all over III Corps. When I came home, Pop had a small brass placket made and attached to the sheath with his name and where he served and my name and where I served. It says US Navy on it, not Marines

[@jameswilson322]

Thank you

[@cmcmahon8551]

Cool story, a real piece of your history.

[@williamtiebout4142]

Oh hell ya.... great history! Semper Fi

[@michaelmoslak2975]

Great story! It's timeless like how swords were passed from father to son in the ancient past. Also great that the old knife could be brought out of storage and given a chance again to do it's part in preserving freedom. I have 2 old WW1 Enfield model 1917 rifles(30-06) that I bought cheap that had already been sporterized. ( they were really rough looking and rattled in their old shortened military stocks) I had them rebarrelled by a good gunsmith and then put new stocks and Timney triggers and glass bedded them myself and they're tack drivers now, but the heart of them is still the old WW1 receiver and bolt. I often wonder how many lives they may have taken but at the same time how many lives did they save?? If our country ever needs defending by us citizens they're ready to step up to the plate again!! Thank you for your service!! My father was a Viet Nam veteran.

[@CrackedCandy]

I'm not joking when I say this. The new Space Force has the...Space-Bar. A blue handled KA-BAR. Look it up.

[@gilbertosuna5496]

I'm 72 and still have my KA-BAR that my Gunny gave me. SEMPER FI

[@bigsteve8408]

70 years old. former marine, vietnam vet.still have the K-BAR knife my great uncle carried at iwo jima.and I carried through vietnam.

[@ogghostprepper9138]

Welcome home.

[@bradoliver9475]

Welcome home

[@boomdawg56]

As a former Marine, when I graduated boot camp, as soon as we were dismissed from the ceremony I went to the PX and bought a Ka-Bar and then left Parris Island as soon as I could get to the gate. Thirty four years ago that was, and the knife is still in my kit, still goes hunting with me.

[@enjoypool4052]

The knives were under $20 then I should have bought a dozen

[@TheStratman007]

As a US Navy support liaison Petty Officer for The USMC, Semper Fidelis Marine. Thank you for your service!

[@boomdawg56]

Thank you for your service and the nation for giving us the opportunity.

[@boomdawg56]

I graduated boot in May of 1985, I believe mine was $29 and the PX on Parris Island. I recently purchased a new one with a kydex sheath and it was about $70. I think the Ka-Bar is the best general purpose knife I have ever owned.

[@sargintrock2538]

@@boomdawg56 Many a "field expedient foxhole" were scratched out with a Ka-Bar!

[@kickinitoutdoors5782]

Deploy 6 Times, took my Olean, NY KA-BAR every time, Thank You for making a iconic tool that saves lives and serves the user faithfully for many years.

[@sharonsweat6078]

Rotor Madness welcome home and thanks for your service.

[@irondiver292]

Rotor Madness hope you’re well friend

[@emojiking8580]

RESPECT ✊

[@michaeljackman8570]

Respect!

[@jameswilson322]

Thank you for your service sir , your a hero to me

[@sjtracer]

Great documentary. The 1217 is a great knife! For the past 37 years our job shop has laser engraved over a thousand of them for our military members at Camp Pendleton and abroad, as well as our first responders. We love the knives and they laser engrave beautifully with amazing gold foil and other colors. A grateful shout out to military members and first responders everywhere.

[@TheStratman007]

Love it! I was an aviation supply Petty Officer in the US Navy. I ordered more Mark1 Ka-Bar knives than I can recall. I was also attached to a Reserve Mobil Inland Underwater Unit SEAL Team. Ka-Bar took care of our men on land, in the air, and at sea for decades.

[@SquierStrat72]

I certainly loved my KA-BAR! Bought it at a gun show many years ago. As an outdoorsman, three things always went into the deep woods with me back then: A Mossberg 500, a .45 ACP 1911, and that KA-BAR.

[@KABARKnives1898]

And KA-BAR certainly loves you

[@kuroibullen1639]

Shoutout to the guys rocking a ka-bar tactical spork into battle.

[@sprngrdave]

Thank You to All the People thru the years who kept this Quality Knife alive & available

[@Clarkecars]

I too am a former US Marine and have owned my Ka-Bar for well over 40 years. It is an amazing implement.

[@arthurc1971]

Clarkecars Marine Veteran, not former or ex, no such thing Marine. Semper Fi.

[@Clarkecars]

@@arthurc1971 Roger that. S/F

[@reformamerica1518]

We teach our history classes the FACTS. Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9 11. All who invaded and mass murdered Iraqis are war criminals. This is fact. No historic revision will EVER change the fact that oath violators participated in unconstitutional mass murder.

[@reformamerica1518]

Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in Vietnam, Panama, Iraq, Syria, Yemen... other evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. The goat herders and rice farmers had NO armor or heavy weapons and wasted the reputation of US forces. The fact US forces are treated like B****es by the Democrat AND Republican private parties who issue UNCONSTITUTIONAL orders and DO NOTHING but take it up the ***. They are a national disgrace.

[@reggierico]

My Dad served in the Navy from 1950-1979. I have one of his Navy Ka-Bar's, as do my brother and sister. They are memories of my father and his service to our country.

[@calebnader6941]

When he said “Welcome to Olean” I got chills

[@ogghostprepper9138]

I've got a USMC KA-Bar as described in the video. I don't go anywhere without it. My grandfather volunteered in the beginning, Canadian pride and all that. He was in Italy and Europe fighting Fascists and Nazis in WW2, and I like to think he carried the same model. God bless you Grandpa, thank you for doing what so many others refused to do.

[@allandavis8201]

Even in the United Kingdom the name KA-Bar is in many military and non military activities as well known as things like Sheffield Steel and Scotch Whisky, and the reputation for quality is world renowned. I wasn’t expecting this to be particularly interesting, but I was wrong, it is both interesting and informative, thanks for sharing. 👍.

[@KABARKnives1898]

Thanks for the kind words. Hate to see what you all are going through over there in regards to knives. Appreciate you watching and the comment.

[@upcycle.outdoorsman9629]

The BK7 and the Sheffield MOD4 British Army Survival Knife are very very close relatives.

[@1altruisticsoul]

You Brits had a great blade or two. One was a dagger and it's application was different than Ka-Bar application s. But it did its job well, between ribs, although war is wrong. And Brits formed the first special forces. And most of we came from your continent or isle, or Ireland, England, Scotland, etc. so our products are basically an extension of you and yours by our coming from that area.

[@anthonyalvarez1159]

Thank all of you MEN FOR YOUR SERVICE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

[@richardcheddie8419]

Love my Ka-Bar. Believed in it since the Corps (1986)!

[@adhithyasodhi3203]

No matter how hard I look for novelties and alternatives, I always come back to KA-BAR. History is everything

[@dalewagner6889]

Being a former marine this knife served me well. My father sent me this knife during desert storm and will always have a special place with me, thank you very much KA-BAR UH-RAH!

[@paulbach8057]

You’re still a Marine sir.

[@joshalvarez780]

I bought myself a Ka-Bar during my training to go to Afghanistan. It never left my side all through my deployment and for a time after. I bought my brother one when i got back. I've used it for so many things so many times. Best knife ive ever owned and still have it to this day.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Thanks for your service Josh . I carried a Kabar in Laos and Cambodia 1971 - 73 .

[@Mick-oi3wy]

Robert Cathcart wtf

[@earsmccatt8927]

@Robert Cathcart did you come up with that while wearing your tinfoil hat, or are you able to recieve messages directly from the mother ship now

[@reformamerica1518]

We teach our history classes the FACTS. Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9 11. All who invaded and mass murdered Iraqis are war criminals. This is fact. No historic revision will EVER change the fact that oath violators participated in unconstitutional mass murder.

[@generalkrang7138]

Just had my first USMC KA-BAR delivered. Beautiful knife with an incredible pedigree. For all the guys who carried this with them in the field, Thank you for your service.

[@reformamerica1518]

We teach our history classes the FACTS. Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9 11. All who invaded and mass murdered Iraqis are war criminals. This is fact. No historic revision will EVER change the fact that oath violators participated in unconstitutional mass murder.

[@sanjivjhangiani3243]

@@reformamerica1518 , you don't know what you're talking about. A soldier is not considered a war criminal for fighting on the "wrong side," but for engaging in "wrong actions." For example, after World War II, most German soldiers were not prosecuted as war criminals because they had simply been serving in battle. Only those who were suspected of actual war crimes were prosecuted. An individual soldier does not have the means to judge whether a war is just or unjust. He can only be held accountable for actions that are illegal, like gunning down unarmed civilians.

[@reformamerica1518]

@@sanjivjhangiani3243 Engaging in an unconstitutional invasion and killing is A CRIME!

[@bitkrusher5948]

32 years later I frigging love my Ka Bar .living off grid it's a must have everyday carry.Semper Fidelis!!

[@CharlesCarabott]

I'm not American even less a US service man but I own a KA-BAR and it's the only knife I will ever need or want

[@bawidamann939]

Same here, I'm from the Philippines just got the new ka bar 1266 modified tanto it has an 8 inch blade. Love it.

[@bazartejamilito3488]

@@bawidamann939 same kabayan❤

[@Col_Pan1c]

Usmc 2001-2005. Still have my Ka-Bar to this day, and I still keep it in my pack. Thank you to the company for a tool that has served me well. God bless.

[@kavik2825]

During my time in the US Marines, my KA-Bar went with me into Somalia, in December 1992, for the Operation Restore Hope.

[@brianhumphreys171]

Rah

[@vincentconti3633]

How did that work out? No better than operation Certain Victory!!! That would be Vietnam! Conscripted vet!

[@philgiglio7922]

Welcome home.

[@upcycle.outdoorsman9629]

I had forgotten it was called Operation Restore Hope. I had a good laugh over that just now :D. Semper Fi. I served from 94-98.

[@aaronsanborn4291]

I was given a Ka-Bar 34 years ago as a 10 year old in small town Maine. That knife followed me to Ft Polk, Bosnia, Ft Lewis, Iraq, Ft Riley, back to Iraq and back home to Maine it has been on my hunting gear or combat kit ever since it was given to me all those years ago.

[@imrecsikany6349]

Thank you as a Marine and a combat medic with 900+ missions in Iraq. Additionally my father was the owner of Csikany Sharpening Service in Philadelphia for 40 years. Union and KA-BAR were a part of our history as we evolved from Faraco Cutlery before that.

[@cadreops6067]

That is alot of missions, we conducted just under 700 combat missions in Iraq during surge of 2007, while in Diyala Province. One hell of an operational tempo you guys had. 🇺🇸

[@barretharms655]

Thank you for your service because of you I still have the right to fight for my 10 and 10+

[@reformamerica1518]

Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9 11. All who invaded and mass murdered Iraqis are war criminals. This is fact. No historic revision will EVER change the fact that oath violators participated in unconstitutional mass murder.

[@stevek8829]

Nice to meet a Marine medic. I'm glad you are safe after 900 missions.

[@barretharms655]

@@stevek8829 No One Is Safe stop being a child

[@deanbenson6879]

I carried one in 'Nam...left it with a friends mom, where his little brother borrowed it when deploying to Desert Storm and on to Afghanistan ..Still have my SEABEES survival knife.

[@jameshigginbotham265]

i have my Ka-Bar from my Marine Corps days, and it STAYS SHARP AND READY.

[@robertbishop5357]

My son finishes his 4 years in the corp in October. I'm thinking of purchasing him an engraved ka-bar as a gift.

[@raymondruz9634]

Make sure he has a plan before he gets out. Tell him to have at least 10K saved up. Tell him to document all his bumps and bruises for the VA. And yes, that would be a nice gift.

[@stevefowler2112]

It's The Corps sir...Semper Fi

[@hsing4903]

@Robert bishop. My SSgt gave me my 2nd KaBar as a gift when I got out in 2000. It's engraved and on a plaque. One day I'll have a worthy office desk to put it on. But it is one of my most meaningful gifts even given to me. Semper Fi! '95-'00

[@adamsifford6228]

Thank you for fighting for our country.

[@adamsifford6228]

Fuck the haters...

[@ogearbox6132]

Lots of great stories herein comments, a shout out to my brother Marines. I am a former ‘72-‘78 Marine I have a personal story or two but not germaine to the Kabar. I do wish to laud my Parris Island boot DI, one Staff Sgt Marberry(not certain of spelling.) SSgt Marberry was all of about 5’6” and 110lbs soaking wet if dipped in the muddy Mekong and he was our Senior Drill Instructor for Platoon 3005 that year. He was also a black man, the Marines in ‘72 were well ahead of the country in equal opportunity. It so happened I had fire watch(midnight til 6 am) the night of Nov 10, 1972. For our indoctrination our DI group had laid out their medals and awards on a table for us to view. As I did my rounds I stopped to read SSgt Marberry’s awards. I was stunned at the news write up on him. He was at the Battle of Khe Sahn in ‘68. Along with fighting bravely with multiple wounds he was credited with having killed over 400 VC and NVA using his KABAR and a piece of shrapnel. As background, in this fierce battle the Marines were greatly outnumbered and ultimately ran out of ammo therefore, the KABAR and shrapnel. For his valiant efforts he received the Medal of Honor. I have looked up the record of MOH recipients but have not found his therefore, I may have his name spelled wrong. I do not know if he is still alive or not but a special shout out to him for showing us the way.

[@1594simonsays]

400.....

[@benewgillian6823]

Not having a KA-BAR is like having no toothbrush .. Greetings from France

[@tombob671]

In 1968 didn't keep my KA-BAR, but when my grandson graduated MCRD in 2016 I bought him one

[@dwighthayes4738]

My father gave me his from 1968. I lost it years later in the mountains and when I graduated Airborne school, he pinned my Airborne wings on me back in 2002 and gave me a brand new KA BAR.

[@tombob671]

@@dwighthayes4738 thanks for your service.

[@dwighthayes4738]

Salutes to you for your service also brother. I am of the belief that as veterans, we are all that we have.

[@kevinvine681]

L

[@jameswilson322]

Thank you for your service sir, and to your son

[@danielworley2273]

I love my KA-BAR. He's a good friend of mine. He's always there to help whenever I need him.

[@EarlyMist]

I'm behind you 100%. I have shared the s#$t out of this video. I'm feeling a bit emo right now....my 40 yr old ass might need to cry myself to sleep right now. Lost my Dad. Lost my Nanna B. Lost my Socky Kat. So....it hurts seeing all these generations pass...doing the best they could. But the Sun does shine. Ka-Bar is a success story that I will continue sharing. I only hope my offerings to this world have as much impact. Make my ancestors proud. Onward and Upward.

[@iggy658]

What a great American story and amazing history even if it was a tragic unfortunate news story that has brought us here.

[@joshuazoldschool4720]

A birth defect in my heart, which was surgically repaired at 4, still kept me from serving in the military. So I've spent decades studying that which was denied me, and my gratitude and respect to those who served is genuine. I've also made a point to know quality regarding equipment and always use US military proven items when camping / hunting.... But now that the apocalypse is nigh upon us, I'm ever so glad I was able to acquire a K-Bar and it never leaves my side. Prayers to all that life returns to "normal"...and more prayers to all if they don't. Stay safe, Be kind and trust your guts...and your Kbar

[@jayp8321]

Brother, the only difference between me and you is that I was able to serve. The studying in place of service shows how much you actually wanted to serve and you have my respect. I appreciate and respect you so much for your genuine gratitude towards us. No doubt in my mind you would have been a great service member. Brother, protect the things you love and the ones that can’t protect themselves!

[@ronwalsh]

I still have the Ka-Bar I purchased at Camp Lejeune in 1985. Spent every deployment and operation I was ever on. I will be proud to pass this along to the next generation. Semper Fi.

[@miguelhernandez6489]

I'm a '80s Marine and I still have my KA BAR

[@theflaver]

KA-BAR is the first knife that comes to mind when someone says 'fighting knife.' So much history and a beautiful knife!

[@KABARKnives1898]

Thanks, Dan

[@Ian-Cognito]

Was in the Marines in the 80's. Loved the KA BAR. Semper Fi

[@larrycostigan9471]

I have mine since I got out of the Corps in 1968, love it.

[@b.t.1632]

My grandpa was a Marine in WWII. I have his KA-BAR, it sits in a shelf in the living room. I was in the Marine Corps from 97 to 07. I had my own, and it went with me to three different continents and several two combat tours. I still have that KA-BAR. I still use it today, just about anytime I go into the woods.

[@robertcorsello4667]

Wow, AMAZING story and a Terrific DOCUMENTARY!!!! Never thought I would ever get chocked up watching something like this. But hey, that's love for the history of my Country and all the wonderful things and Knives made here. Go USA🌠

[@paulhammerich9244]

Thank you to all of you out here for your unselfish service to our country. We the country of the free because of the brave

[@roycolglazier1061]

I'm the proud receipient of two, USMC Ka-Bars that were part of my inheritance from my late father, a WWII era, career Marine officer! Dad was busy in '43-'45 doing R&D work on 1st generation RADAR systems, but he did deploy to Korea and carried knife #1. At his career's end, he was deployed with a helo squadron that provided security for the construction of the B52 base in Thailand! Knife #2 was his daily carry there, since I'd comandeered #1 for Boy Scout duty. Anyhow, he's gone now, and I'll eventually pass them on to a nephew for safekeeping as they've rightly become heirlooms! (NOT a bad fate for classic products of Yankee ingenuity and business tenacity!)

[@fukemnukem1525]

God Bless our veterans.....and all of the entrepreneurs.....who have made our nation the best place on earth. I've owned a KaBar for 35 years....in one form or another....just recently bought a Dozier and a TDI..... they've ALL been excellent.

[@imkonky]

Turned 25 this year an got myself a 1213. I live in an open carry state an keep it on my hip everywhere I go. Giving me the opportunity to always protect myself, and my family. All thanks to you guys and this history. Good shit fellas

[@ralphdavis6052]

Not many states where we can carry a kbar fighting knife. In my state I can carry either open or concealed.

[@canusakommando9692]

Ive had a ka- bar for 40 years I love my big brother!!.

[@769roadhog]

I served in the Corps from 1988 to 2005 and my Ka-Bar went everywhere with me. Thank you Ka-Bar. Semper Fi

[@phillipallen3259]

I'm a Marine veteran, a knife collector and an apprentice knife maker. I have many blades hanging on the wall behind my desk in my office, my KA-BAR is the easiest to reach, and for a reason.

[@LM-sc8lu]

Prettty awsome video. Ka--Bar/CUTCO is less than two miles from my home, Ironically, my wife was born and raised in Little Valley, where I was a Deputy Sheriff. Case Knives are now a part of Zippo lighters, which is located approximately 18 miles south of us, and for those of you who know knive, Ontario Knives are made 20 miles north of us. Needless to say, I have an excellent collection of knives!

[@douglasbidwell3229]

I won't be without My K-Bar, Dad was a Proud Marine! When I enlisted in the Army the one thing He required I take with Me, was His K-Bar! Said it would bring Me home when SHTF! Thanks Pop!

[@ronalrocco4922]

Really excellent documentary. As an outdoorsman I have 3 Ka-Bars and they are among my most prized possessions. One my Dad brought back from WWII. Now I know the history. Thank you. Best wishes...Ka-Bar is synonymous with the highest of quality.

[@dwighthayes4738]

Excellent documentary. I had my father's KA-BAR that he gave me when I enlisted in the Army the first time. This knife was with him through his 3 tours in Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos up until I lost it after a nasty fall in the North Georgia mountains back in 1997 and could not find it. I purchased another for him as a birthday present a few years after that. He still has it to this day. When I graduated Airborne school during my second enlistment, he pinned my Airborne wings on me as I jumped into my Airborne graduation and gave me a brand new KA BAR as well.

[@reformamerica1518]

Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9 11. All who invaded and mass murdered Iraqis are war criminals. This is fact. No historic revision will EVER change the fact that oath violators participated in unconstitutional mass murder.

[@dwighthayes4738]

@@reformamerica1518 Yes I know. Iraq had nothing to do with 911. Amerikkka, Saudi Arabia and Israel had everything to do with 911.

[@reformamerica1518]

@@dwighthayes4738 Then why did the video state "after the 9 11 Attacks the US found itself in a war in Iraq..." All who took part in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan are OATH VIOLATORS> They will be held accountable.

[@dwighthayes4738]

@@reformamerica1518 Bring it on

[@ve1139]

My Ka-Bar was passed down to me by my father , he received it from his uncle who was a navy corpsman on Iwo Jima. I carried the Ka-Bar to the local farmers market so a gentleman who sharpen and reconditioned knives could sharpen it for me. The moment he saw it he lit up and was very excited to see and hold it in his hands and learn the history about the knife and then he insisted on sharpening and reconditioning it for me at no cost . He stated to me it was an honor and a privilege to do so.

[@davidsauer6286]

More than just a knife.... So true. Ka-Bar is the knife of knives. I have had many knives...good ones, but none could compare to my Ka-Bar. One day, my Ka-Bar disappeared. I lost an old friend. Semper Fidelis.

[@fromthebottomup3106]

I carry the very same NAVY KA-BAR my grandfather carried with him in the Pacific during WWII. I keep it with me daily in my go bag. It will still hold a great edge, good enough to skin any critter or large game. I love this knife and grateful my grandfather brought it back home with him. And, NO UNCLE SAM, you cannot have it back.

[@nautifella]

I have my father's KA-BAR that he carried in Viet Nam and the NAVY KA-BAR he bought me when I graduated from boot camp.

[@allandavis8201]

Well said. Governments always want back the good bits of kit they have issued to you, but don’t care less about the rest. As far as I was concerned when I left my military service I was glad to see the back of it, and like many others, managed to convince the Stacker, (British military nickname for supply clerks, or as they are now known, logistics personnel) that it (anything I wanted to keep) had been lost, destroyed, stolen or eaten, by a fictitious pet, dog cat etc, it was the only way to keep the shiny bits and get rid of the dross. At one point during my clearance admin for leaving the service I had to hand over my inventory of equipment I was responsible for, on the day the Stacker turned up to do a physical check of the expensive stuff I held it turned out that a rival squadron had “borrowed “ all the Extended Range fuel Tanks (ERTs) from their “secure storage, fair enough as they were needed to get aircraft down to the gulf region for a little bit of a conflict, however nobody signed them out, so as far as the Stacker was concerned I was liable for them, even knowing that they were of no use to anyone except the aircraft crews so they didn’t run out of fuel over the “Ogin”(Sea, Ocean etc) and as they were basically going to a war zone could be “written off” as It was unlikely they would ever see the United Kingdom ever again, but Stacker being a jobsworth wanted to bill me for them, and before I left the service, now, I ask you, even with my gratuity(golden handshake) and mockery of a pension was I, a lowly Sergeant, going going to find 2 million pounds to cover their replacement cost, even if I had raided the Sqn tea swindle (Sqn entertainments fund) my kids piggy banks and got an overdraft on my bank account I would probably have come up 1.9 million short. Anyway, wiser and certainly more senior heads prevailed and the Stackers, eventually, with one click of the mouse made them disappear. Thanks for nothing “blanket Stackers” you will never know how much I hated your trade, always the jobsworths, never letting anyone have the kit needed to do a job, it was always “the last one in stock” or “an order is in for them, but we don’t know when they will be delivered” but then low and behold you see every REMF wearing/using the exact item you needed to do your job more easily, and most of the REMFs would not have even been entitled to be issued with said item, oh, the glory days. Got that of my chest, thanks for listening. 👍 🇬🇧 .

[@Two2onefive]

Very nice! Also, they work for the people. It was never theirs to begin with.

[@bossdog1480]

@@allandavis8201 Two people you don't piss off in the military is the Storemen and the Cooks. The Storemen and you don't get what you need and the Cooks and you get more than you need.

[@USMC-1911]

I had one I assumed was a K BAR but later found out y dad got one from a navy pilot which were made by a different company it has his last name in the handle so maby they have them to anyone on the flight crew .

[@peterturner5618]

I still have my K-Bar from my '68' Nam Tour. It never failed me in 'Nam' & after 54 yrs splitting kindling, chopping, even digging holes, using it as a hammer, it is still the best damn knife - survival tool a man can have.

[@cordellej]

a baby KA-BAR saved my life twice in iraq and once in afghanistan.to this day that knife is always close to me

[@smartym1]

What a great documentary ,I live off grid deep in the forest in Canada I don't feel safe heading into wild without my KA-BAR

[@KABARKnives1898]

Thanks, Marty. Stay safe out there.

[@smartym1]

@@KABARKnives1898 Yes I will, thanks for such a great quality product its nice to see some real craftsmanship in these days of mass production, do you give factory tours ?

[@BatBreakr]

I'd bet my life on mine, and I have. When the chips are down, KA-BAR comes through. Truely an American legend.

[@soldier2519]

Makes me very proud to live in Western New York. I live in franklinville. I joined the Army September 10th 2001. As soon as I graduated basic training my father presented me with a Ka-Bar. It was by my side through every field op and deployment. I've got no cool story of my knife cutting through bullets or something saving my life, but it NEVER failed me

[@KABARKnives1898]

Franklinville - not too far away! Thanks for sharing and for your service.

[@carlgomm9699]

WOW!! What a show!! I have a WW2 K-BAR,it goes everywhere I go and will not part with it,have had it with me every time whether hunting,fishing,camping or anything outdoors,it's the best knife I own!!

[@sword-and-shield]

Love my WWII era K the handle is more full than the newer styles. The feel is perfect....thx for the vid

[@chriswilson1098]

Awesome documentary!!! I have my Grandfather’s KA-BAR he used in WW2. It is now a family heirloom.

[@rockyphillips7288]

I carried a ka-bar when I was in Iraq and Afghanistan and it stood up to everything I threw at it

[@CzarScruffington]

Bought a ka-bar with my first earned pay check. 5 years later it’s still just as good as it was out of the box. Product lived up to its reputation 100%

[@adamsherman5024]

I will be buying a Kabar. Thank u for what u do!! God Bless America.

[@leonardwood8024]

Passed mine on to my son serving his country today. Great story.

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

I bought my KA-BAR when I was in high school in the mid 80's. Then carried it as a FMF Corpsman. It's been in, deserts, mountains, jungles, and swamps. I've skinned animals, made camps, chopped firewood, and a hundred other tasks. It is within arms reach as I type this. Honestly it's the oldest piece of outdoor gear I own, because it has never failed me there for it's never needed to be replaced. I believe I paid $30 in the mid 80's for it. It has been the best investment I've ever made.

[@jeffmorga7111]

I'm past 40years, still using my father's K-BAR.. WWII NAVY.. STILL HAS A RAZOR EDGE.. I FEEL NAKED WITHOUT IT BY MY SIDE.. EVERY BATTLEFIELD REQUIRED A K-BAR.. DONT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT..

[@Ken-wv2wg]

When I see Ka Bar I think of my dad. Raised in Montana and proud American Veteran. After service he returned to Montana and hunted a lot of deer to help feed his family while going to college in Bozeman. His favorite knife was the Ka Bar. The same Ka Bar he used in the service was “the best knife for gutting and skinning a deer”. His great grandson has is military funeral flag and I have his Ka Bar.

[@scout3058]

Graduated Parris Island in 1988 (Plt 3058, Hotel Co, 3rd RTBN) and got my first KA-BAR upon arrival at SOI West. Carried it on WEST-PACs, Just Cause, and Shield/Storm/Stay. I still have it to this day, although I do not use it anymore (I means to much to me to be using daily). It lives in my evac kit, and for regular use I use a Fallkniven A1. When my wife graduated from Parris Island (4th RTBN) in 2007, I bought her an engraved D2 Extreme KA-BAR as a graduation gift. She still has hers as well. Kudos to KA-BAR, from another couple of Marines.

[@robertmerritt2144]

I carried a Ka-Bar in Vietnam, still have it.

[@KABARKnives1898]

Thank you for service, Robert

[@TheAsianOfChaos]

Robert Merritt thank you for your service

[@ogjoseywales1823]

This is awesome I didn’t know that Ka-Bar was created by the grandsons of The founder of Case knives, that is awesome

[@Eurotrash4367]

This is an excellent documentary. The use of vintage clothing is a nice touch and gives the viewer a glimpse into the past of an iconic American company. Well done.

[@reformamerica1518]

Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9 11. All who invaded and mass murdered Iraqis are war criminals. This is fact. No historic revision will EVER change the fact that oath violators participated in unconstitutional mass murder.

[@michaelmyers8931]

This is undoubtedly one of the best documentaries that I have ever watched I know the name K bar but now I know exactly what it stands for quality Inn resilience

[@ryanwillett728]

Carried my KA-BAR every single deployment. Iconic tool that was an extension of the body.

[@jameswilson322]

Thank you

[@ace50cal1]

Mine ended up being an MRE opener lol. Never had to use it thank god. I hardly even picked up my rifle...steel rain hoooah! Lol so i had that m9 instead u feel me?

[@40MileDesertRat]

I served in Vietnam with the USMC. Although the KA-Bar was not issued to anyone that I knew, they were available. I proudly liberated mine from a US Army supply stash, along with a decent Army issue nylon backpack. Both served me well and when I rotated back to the States, I gave both to a good friend that still had a few months remaining on his tour. Years later, some time in the mid 70's, I purchased a new KA-BAR at a sporting goods store. When I saw it in that display counter, I just couldn't resist. I still have it and I do not regret leaving that first knife with someone that had a better use for it, than I did.

[@tonyn152]

Great documentary. I was never in the military, but I've used my KA-BAR extensively for camping, hunting and fishing. It's been used and abused for many different tasks, and takes everything I've given it, and it's held up flawlessly. 30 years later, it's still as strong and sharp as the day I bought it, and will be passed down to future generations.

[@albertoortiz7811]

I still have my KA-Bar since 1983. This was my second one. My first I gave it away to a newbie when I left B Co 1/509th and had that one four 4 yrs.

[@ethanviolet1]

If i had to go into battle, i'd have to go with the KA-BAR Spork definitely. a really reliable piece on the battle field.

[@alexanderdavlin]

they also now make pizza cutters

[@lataraincurte2328]

i am from Romania and i beleve ka-bar knives is not only i knife is a life style , a friend, a companion for a family and a true bodyguard. I LOVE KA-BAR KNIVE!

[@computedtomo]

Great story about this iconic knife. I bought mine 3 years ago and I get to spend time in the wilderness of Wyoming and Montana, and my Ka-Bar is ALWAYS strapped to my side. I carry it with pride! Thank you for such a well made knife for over 100 years!

[@mattconklin4026]

Just like the 1911 handgun. Classic. 1911 + KA-BAR for life! Thanks guys

[@mememan8334]

What a knife. My marines ka-bar has never let me down.