The Knife Vault

World War II represented a boom period for domestic weapons manufacturers. Compared to today, that era presented the opportunity for more hand-to-hand combat situations. As such, knife makers took it upon themselves to create an effective, reliable tool of war. The Ka-bar company contributed by creating a fighting knife especially for the Marine Corps.

Ever since that fateful conflict, Ka-bar knives have been implemented by soldiers and citizens alike. The original knife featured a 7-inch blade coated with epoxy powder to resist rust. It’s lightweight design made it eminently practical for slicing and stabbing. To this day, the Marine Corps continues to implement the weapon as a utility knife.