Beat the Icon: KA-BAR vs Alternatives

The most iconic combat knife of all time? Definitely. The most recognizable fixed blade on the planet? Probably. Does anything stand a chance against the KA-BAR? Adopted in 1942, the Mark II Fighting Knife, aka, the KA-BAR, has dominated the battlefields for nearly a century. Still made to this day in Olean, NY, USA, it remains a hardworking knife not just for soldiers, but also hunters, bushcrafters, and survivalists too. Given its iconic status, now is a perfect time to check out the competition, and see how they stack up to the icon. From contemporary WWII designs to modern interpretations, let us know what you think. 00:00 KA-BAR Fighting Utility: 03:11 KA-BAR D2 Extreme: 04:48 Randall Made Knives Model 1: 06:25 KA-BAR Ek Commando Model 5: 08:27 Buck 119 Special: 10:55 SOG Bowie and SEAL Pup: 12