The Ka-Bar proved easy to manufacture; the first production run was shipped by Camillus Cutlery Company on January 27, 1943.[2] After the U.S. Navy became disenchanted with blade failures on the USN Mark 1 utility knife, the latter service adopted the Ka-Bar as the US Navy Utility Knife, Mark 2.[22] The Marine Corps in turn re-designated the Ka-Bar as either the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife, or simply the Knife, Fighting Utility. In naval service, the knife was used as a diving and utility knife from late 1943 onward, though the stacked leather handle tended to rot and disintegrate rapidly in saltwater.
@marcuskim76
8 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you want a different knife
@marcjohnson4385
5 жыл бұрын
Having served in the U.S. Marine Corps I was issued a Camillus Ka-Bar for one thing and one thing only and it worked very well I made it home
@waynemolyneux5772
4 жыл бұрын
If thousands of marine's have used the knife successfully I'd call it a good knife and no modification needed .
@WColdblooded357W
6 жыл бұрын
Lol no offense but if you want a bushcraft knife why not just get a bushcraft knife? Get a Becker or a esse. The Ka-bar is for sticking bad guys first and foremost. You basically turned a decent combat knife into a mediocre bushcraft knife lol
@longrider42
3 жыл бұрын
The tang is not a "Rod/rat tail" it is the same thickness as the blade, but narrowed down a bit then leather washers that have a slot, not a hole, are then fitted of the tang. The tang and handle are all one piece of steel, no joint. Then the Pommel is pressed on and pinned in place. I suggest you do some more research on the KaBar. I have one and I still have the paper work that came with it, including the design specs. Yeah, sounds like you need a different knife. I'd never mod my Kabar, that's sacrilege. This knife was/is designed as a Combat/Utility knife. Says so right on the box mine came in. Its not a bush craft knife.
@garoglen
6 жыл бұрын
When cameras got cheaper hundreds of snotnosed teenagers bought one and started making youtube videos, everything from survival to firearm reviews to lawnmower repair and underwater basket weaving, many are junk, a waste of time to watch, I watched a few of your videos and am happy to say thanks for not being like those, your videos have good audio, lighting , informative , everything , thanks for making them .
@AllenOsborne-pm7bk
All of the modifications discussed in this video are unnecessary. There are simple work arounds. I have used my KBar for over 40 years as is for gutting skinning deer, elk and cleaning fish. For example, Rather than filing off the tip use your fingers on either side when opening up the belly. However, I will concede one problem - the length of the blade. I solved this by carrying a Buck 110 for fine work in the body cavity of deer and elk. It sounds like a becker knife would be a better choice. I do appreciate your opinion, but I don't agree with it.
@kennbarrett9665
4 жыл бұрын
You can greatly improve the grip by sliding five #15 O rings onto it, one for each cut-out notch. They'll fit very tightly & will noticeably enhance your Ka-bar's knife grip.
@Sirskibumsalot
4 жыл бұрын
I have my father's K-bar knife ....2 tours in Korea ...3 tours Viet Nam . I leave it as is . A anti personal tool I use bush craft knives for bush craft .....instead of hacking up a great knife for what it is intended for . thanks for the video 👍 good info and story ....
@TrentFlips
7 жыл бұрын
FINALLY a proper kabar review. Very annoying watching a kid baton a log with it and break it and say the knife is shit.
@ed5042
4 жыл бұрын
five plus years later, had to watch this again! I Did modify mine: files, sandpaper and lots of sandpaper, lots of cigars, sweet tea, coffee, and patience. Great Video!
@prdanpr8299
6 жыл бұрын
Like how well educated you sound and how a good teacher you are
@mlasko74
6 жыл бұрын
I love my Kabar, very useful and multi function blade. I did slightly bend the tang where it meets the blade from being too aggressive when batoning some wood, that was completely my fault. Imo if you need to split fire wood, make some wedges and carry a small, decent hatchet. It will always out perform a knife when doing that task. I find the guard useful and wouldn't consider grinding it off, I've used in making a spear from a hollowed out thick diameter branch, and those tabs come in handy when lashing it to the pole. It can be difficult to sharpen but once you do it holds the edge well and touches up nicely. Arkansas stones work the best. I have the kind with a semi serrated blade towards the handle, and I find that useful for rough work, debarking sticks, notching, and light batoning kindling, so I can keep the main blade in good shape and to avoid dings and I find it has plenty of length even with the serrations. I hate hearing people bad mouth this knife cause I know it's a really great blade and also it has a long history in the U.S armed services, and is also a very capable self defense and combat knife in the right hands. Very customizable and very practical and functional . Also alot less money than many overhyped, overpriced survival blades. I think I've said enough.
@opalprestonshirley1700
9 жыл бұрын
I've had a Ka-Bar for 45 years and it has held up well. I like the part about using the knife as a compass pretty clever. Thanks Blackie. atb
@jwgbmp40
Жыл бұрын
I found this channel in the truck this morning while drinking my coffee before going into work, absolutely loving it! I have a KaBar that I got in the Marines in '89, had never thought of those type of improvements. Thanks!
@opalprestonshirley1700
8 жыл бұрын
I've had a K_Bar for close to 44 years it's never failed I love it. Great tips. Never gave a thought to putting watch points on the pommel have to try it out. Thanks Blackie. atb Opal
@PREPSTEADERS
4 жыл бұрын
I love your suggestions! I am absolutely going to make these modifications!
@MichaelTravis12c27
9 жыл бұрын
Those are some great tips. I hadn't considered the navigational aids that were possible with that knife. Thank you.
@chewher4171
7 жыл бұрын
Most instructive. I appreciate this video and I thank you.
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