US Combat Cutlery of the 20th Century | HCF

I have both the Army M9 and USMC OKC. Both are neat. The USMC is a better fighting knife and 1/2" longer with a thinner blade. The Army is a thicker blade and a better overall survival knife. Historically, the Army wanted knives to be general-purpose tools for various tasks such as opening ammunition crates .

Phrobis III M9 bayo is of very POOR quality! It even has NO TANG! The USMC had no choice, but to develop their own: the standard "bowie" type and the OKINAWA TANTO type for the OKINAWA KARATE usmc H2H training!

Thanks. I don't think you included the very popular Pal RH 36, as given to me by my D-Day vet father.

Ok that mark 1 trench knife is awesome I just ordered a KA-BAR single mark but I think im going to order one of the mark 1 trench knife reproductions from ima-usa next month they seem to be made just like the old ones!

The Air Force survival knife is a piece of shit knife.

Why didn’t you look at the English one bitch

Trouble job hire a professional.

The M9 Bayonet was a piece of junk. Back in the late 80's early 90s, we broke them all the time where the handle meets the guard. Could not do a bayonet assault course without 10% losses in bayonets!

John Ek's are cool knives

Navy gunboat gunner in Nam in 71-72. Issued a KaBar marine Bayonet. Great knife. Wish I still had it.

There is a german knife type with similarities to this Bolo knives. Pure civilian hunting knife Waidblatt.

USN Mark 1 and the Quartermasters cartugas 225Q would be cool additions. the Mark 1 was basically the M3 of the Navy and the 225Q was utility for none frontline army troops.

What about the Applegate “Smatchet”?

Don't know if the Gerber 'Guardian' by RW Loveless, was ever available as issue but it sure is handy.

You need to acquire the John Ek Commando Knives.

it's Michael enchanis a Vietnam vet and former mercenary soldier who was assassinated while doing work for the old somoza regime an expert in unarmed H2'H close quarter combat , knife fighting and counter insurgency warfare and many may not know it but he was the closest thing to an american bruce lee only better because as the very knowledgeable know mr lee was not a competitive fighter and did not ever compete but a helluva mombo dancer in his youth

Many thanks for this. I learned a lot. I wonder if you have any thoughts on the Cattaraugus 225Q, sometimes called the Quartermaster Knife. It seems like a really strongly-made knife, and although perhaps not considered a combat knife, would be a useful tool in the military or in civilian use if it were made today.

During 32-months In-Country duty as a combat cameraman - I carried a folding Buck 110 knife. I never expected to fight with this knife and it was lighter and more efficient than either the Kabar or Aircrew Survival Knife. The Navy did issue a switch blade red handled knife for aircrews. I didn't carry this either.

I always heard that Green Berets all had a Rolex watch, a blue star sapphire ring, and a Randall knife. My best friend at Fort Bragg in the mid-late 80s had been SF for 9 years, got out for 9 years, and came back in during the 80s on the conventional side. (Was back in Special Ops by 1989.) He had an original Bo Randall-made Model 14 and the ring. After I came back from a year in the Sinai where I'd been permanent party MFO I had a fake Rolex I'd bought in El Arish. We went trap shooting one weekend and there on his wrist is a freaking Rolex Presidential. LOL. When he became a Jump Master instructor I managed to trade him out of his Model 14 Randall, but he missed it so much I traded it back to him. Took me several decades I finally got a mint Randall Model 14 in a trade.

When I went to Basic in 1981 I was 24 years old. I bought a Gerber MK1 in the PX when we got to go for a little bit. I went to my assistant DI to turn it in until Basic was over. He looked at me and told to just keep it stashed and don't be showing it around. Still remember SFC "Mudhole" Brown and SSG Scott Deaver. Great DIs. Wish I had that knife back.

How about covering the USN MK1 utility knife issued in WW2

Hi ! Great presentation my love old knives! Maybe next time. Tell them guys to be quiet in the background. They're awful. Noisy😂

200 for a Randall was a lot back then . But the wait would kill you.

Awesome video!

Great discussion. I strongly recommend adding the M7 bayonet / combat knife which was issued for use with the M-16 starting in the Vietnam Era.

You’re missing a very special knife. Collin’s Gung Ho raiders blade. Bird style handle like the machete you showed. I know it’s very rare. My uncle was a CB in the pacific. He gave me both. Thanks for sharing

I think I missed when he talked about the kaybar with the black leather shieth one I received one from my step-dad when he passed but I don't know shit about it but I guess my adhd missed it 3 times so if anyone knows it's model name please let me know !

You havnt mentioned that while the us marines were in new Zealand the had nrw Zealand knife makers to contract and nake fighting knives for the marines and army they were sonetimes crude in looking but very nasty capable weapons somev with as lloy handles rhey also made big knives that the se rescue catlin planes could use to cut through by the fuselage of fowned plgnes in the Pacific theater

Great job super skills

Nice vid, thank you!

Triangle bladed trench knives were banned by geneva convention

Excellent start-up on US combat cutlery! I'm a collector myself, and personally couldnt do a video, so kudos for that! Thanks for sharing your collection. One suggestion tho- try refilming this in a quiet, non-distracting environment.. it would be a much better presentation, easier to follow... Just sayin... thanks again, I really like your selection of bolos and the ww1 combat knuckle-dusters... I carried a Western-49 from 71-73 and also a KaBar USMC style- had a chromed blade, never saw another one like it, it came from a friend and cost around 20 bucks in '72.. That was a lot then too.

OUTSTANDING!!

Where’s the everitt

Gerber knives are grossly overrated. Hard to keep sharp.

Those orignal Fqirburn sykes just have no grip imo.
Imagine if your hand was bloody or wet. I'd have to wrap it with a bootlace

Holy shit...😂😂😂, Retired Army Vet and after all my years of service and retirement I just learned where BOLO came from...Outstanding, Thank you Sir😂

I'm a US Marine Vietnam vet 0311 (1965-66). As an M14 AR man I was issued a KaBar with standard leather sheath. It managed to make it home to me in my seabag that was sent after I was medevaced in May 1966 thanks to some buddy in my squad when he packed my gear. It later served me well for over 40 years (25 in the Reserves). I pretty much wore it out. The guard was a bit loose and the point rounded somewhat. The sheath was definitely a "veteran" after all the years service. Three years ago a gent wanted to buy it for his grandson due to its provenance and that it served a combat vet from PFC to Lt. Col. He offered $200 and I let it go since he wanted it so bad. I've since become a knife maker and have had a lot of success with my shop. I've built, so far, 4 KaBar style knives. My improvements are used 3/16th" 1095 blade steel instead of the KaBar standard 1/8". My blades are stronger, and instead of powder coating like they use now I acid etch them until they are dark black. I hand make the stacked leather handles and if requested do a polished brass guard. I really enjoy making the leather sheaths, which are thicker and more finished than what is issued now. I've done two Randall II style knives with sheaths (and sharpening stone pockets) that turned out quite well too. All blades are forged and tempered to Rockwell Hardness of at least 50. They really hold an edge but do take time to sharpen! I do wish KaBar would make a version that was 3/16" blade thickness for all around use.

I have a navy camillius, like a kabar but bigger. Is there an explanation for being larger?

As a blades fan, i loved that vid!!! thank you for all of the informations!!!

Currently awaiting the arrival of my Marine OKC. Just so I can clip it to my AR-15 20" A2. I will try not to cut myself.

GREAT INFO & PRESENTATION. IMPRESSIVE !

Can anyone suggest a forum where the community can help me identify a knife my father left me? He was a Huey pilot in Vietnam and brought a knife back. He showed it to me once when I was a teen and said that it was made from a jeep or truck spring. I have searched a bit and find nothing similar - it is much beefier than any fighting or pilot's knife and came with a solidly made sheath. Thanks for any suggestions.

☺️good morning. I saw your collection and I congratulate you: there are museum knives and with high historical-military value. really beautiful. Greetings fromMilan 🇮🇹 Italy! 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼💪🏻😊

Notes:
OKC = usually indicates Ontario Knife Company.
The 1st U.S.A.F. one he is showing IS NOT the proper sheath! The original came with an attached leather snap pocket on the front, which included a sharpening stone (usually from Arkansas). We also oiled them to make them darker AND more PROTECTIVE !
TIP 4 ALL: NEVER, EVER leave a blade you care about; in leather !!
(I had an expensive custom knife get damaged by being in an untreated leather sheath too long!).

Damn great presentation

Hi, very nice coverage on various military blades. Wasn't there a special OSS stiletto that was GI issue but not well known?

Very informative ..some great old comnat blades .the little airmans knife ...ive gotta get one .was this the Camillus featured here ?👍✌👌

I Carried a mark to Gerber and the golf War Is great Knife.
Look for combat, prefer a machete.Or.
A large bouy

Super interesting information 👍

I was issued okc in usmc it was a piece of trash I don't think I ever saw someone use it for anything everyone just carried their own personals