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KA-BAR

by Adam Doolittle
(Lake Forest, CA, USA)

KA-BAR

KA-BAR

I was introduced to my favorite knife when I was in the Marine Corps. The KA-BAR originated in WWII, and is still the favorite among US Marines. It has all of the properties mentioned on this website and has served me well for nearly 20 years through every climate and condition imaginable (desert, artic, jungle, mountain, etc.)





I have used it as a hammer, a can opener, a spoon, a hatchett, a shovel, a spear, a screwdriver, a pry bar, and oh yeah, a knife (I'm sure I missed a few uses, but you get the idea).

I know of no Marine, from any generation, that would ever entertain the thought of depending on another knife -- EVER!!!!

When I venture out into the wilderness, my first, last and periodic reviews of my gear always focus on my KA-BAR because I know as long as I have my KA-BAR, I'll be fine under any circumstances -- seriously --- no other piece of gear I own is as important to me as the KA-BAR, and no other knife I have seen or heard of comes close to the qualities that this US Marine favorite for over 60+ years has to offer.

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Jan 17, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		AN EXCELLENT TACTICAL KNIFE
by: Eadres

The Ka-bar is an extremely effective knife. I recomend it to everyone. It has a razor sharp carbon-steel blade, really comfortable, and has great grip. My advice is not to get it wet or the blade will rust, which i wish didn't happen.
Nov 04, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		One of the best survival knifes...!
by: WI

A Ka-bar usmc is a very good knife; it holds a edge for a very long time.

It's very durable too. The only bad part about it is corrosion. It doesn't have very high corrosion resistance but the coating on the knife should help a bit. I usually take some oil with me (does not matter what kind). Corrosion will only happen when u expose it to lots of water (salt water). And/or rain!

So get the KABAR USMC.
Feb 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		YUP
by: STEVE

SEMPER FI, THE ONLY KNIFE I HAD IN SOUTH EAST ASIA IN THE 68 69 TET OFFENS. LETS PUT IT THIS WAY NEXT TO A SHERMAN TANK, THIS TOOL WAS INVALUABLE IN SURVIVAL. BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, IT WORKS, WISH I STILL HAD THE ONE I WAS ISSUED.
STEVE
Nov 18, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		kabar warthog
by: Jimmy Mckinney

My knives is a kabar warthog. It is a good heavy made fixed blade knife with a rubber hand grip, full tang. You just have to have a good fixed blade knife.
Sep 04, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes It Is
by: John S

I fully agree! As a former Marine, I don't go on any adventure big or small without my KA-BAR. I've used it for everything imaginable. Sometimes for practice I'll take only my KA-BAR and head out to camp, knowing I can make anything else I need with it. BEST KNIFE EVER!

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