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KA-BAR, The Legend

KA-BAR, The Legend
On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a fighting knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working in conjunction with the Marine Quartermaster Department a design was devised and soon production was under way on a new and improved fighting / utility knife for the Marines. As the war escalated, the demand for these knives was so great that the KA-BAR factory alone could not keep up. The government assigned several knife companies to create similar knives as supplemental pieces for those serving the War. KA-BAR’s wartime production totaled more than 1 million. The KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that “Kabar” became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the KA-BAR facility.

These knives were depended upon to perform daily tasks such as pounding tent stakes, driving nails, opening ration cans and digging foxholes, not to mention defending lives.

Growing so in popularity and earning only the greatest respect, the KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, many KA-BARS were unofficially reactivated in the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom conflicts.

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Today, the original USMC Fighting / Utility Knife remains the first choice for many Marines who choose to carry it as their personal option knife during service. It is also a favorite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that this knife – this “American Legend” – deserves a place in their collection.emphasis added

https://www.kabar.com/famous.jsp

Bark River Bravo-1

This knife was developed with the assistance of the Training Unit of the Force Recon Division of the U.S. Marine Corp. They bought a large number of knives on the Commercial market and tested them without saying anything to any of the makers.

The Bark River Gameskeeper came out on top.

Bark River Knives was contacted by the Force Recon team and asked to make a knife based on the Gameskeeper with just a few changes.

The Bravo-1 is the result of their Input.

The balance of the knife had to be on the first finger.

The sheath was to be Kydex and attachable to the issue equipment and it's Molle Straps.

With the location of the eyelets, you can change the sheath from Right to Left Hand Carry--Upright or Inverted Carry.

The handle slabs had to be epoxied and bolted to and through the blade.

The Synthetic Material Handles will all have Stainless Steel Screw Sets and the wood handled knives have brass. Natural handle materials come with a leather field sheath instead of the standard kydex.

The Final Result is a Heavy Duty Bushcraft/Survival Knife that can stand up to Abusive use.
http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Bark-River-Knives-Bravo-1-USMC-Knife-Black-and-Red-Linen-Micarta

From the Manufacturer
As legacies go, a man could do worse than being survived by the famous knife he designed. Such is the case with the late Colonel Rex Applegate. He was one of this proud nation's top authorities on close-quarters combat in particular, and fighting knives in general. The Applegate-Fairbairn Covert from Gerber stands with the Applegate-Fairbairn Combat as lasting symbols of the colonel's dedication, expertise, and sense of purpose. It should come as no surprise that these two knives are known internationally as best-of-class among folding tactical knives. They've rightfully earned a reputation for unmatched strength, durability and balance. More than that, tactical professionals have high regard for the high carbon 420 stainless steel blade. As well as the glass-filled nylon handles, and the patented rotolock. The Combat has the added convenience of a hearty pocket clip and a ballistic nylon sheath.
Product Description
Designed by the Legendary Colonel Rex Applegate, a man who knew as much as anybody about close quarters combat. These knives embody his vision of a folding combat knife. Gerber's Applegate-Fairbairn line of knives are one-handed opening, liner lock knives ideal for many situations. The Covert is a 3/4 version of the Combat Folder. Designed for inconspicuous carry, the Covert has a reversible stainless steel pocket clip. With an opening stud on both sides, this knife is easily adapted to for left-handed use. The black titanium coated blade is made from ATS-34 stainless steel and coated with black titanium nitride. The Covert also is the first product to incorporate the Interlock, a Gerber exclusive. This is a safety that firmly locks the liner in place, preventing accidental unlocking of the blade. Blade: Premium 154CM material, double bevel, partial serration. Blade Length: 3.875". Open Length: 8.5". Closed Length: 3.88". Handle: Contoured-molded nylon with lanyard hole.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-45785-Applegate-Fairbairn-Covert-Serrated/dp/B000VX1FPK