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The best all-round FIGHTING KNIFE of WW2? The US M3?

You may have thought it was the Ka-Bar or Fairbairn Sykes. Based on the task at hand, they may or may not have been better. Overall, the M3 was best as a general fighting knife for the average soldier. Check out the 20 minute video below to learn why

Why is a Ka-Bar Knife Called a "Ka-Bar" and Why the Army Didn't Want Them (17 Minute Video)

The Marine Ka-Bar is probably as iconic as the M1 Garand and M1911a1 pistol. Where did it get it's name? How was it developed? Why didn't the Army want it? Did the Navy use it? All of these questions and more are answered in the video below.

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The best all-round FIGHTING KNIFE of WW2? The US M3?

Why is a Ka-Bar Knife Called a "Ka-Bar" and Why the Army Didn't Want Them (17 Minute Video)

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