My Grandfather was a US Marine who served in the First World War. His outfit was known by the Germans as Die Teufel Hunden- Devil's Dogs... He fought, and survived the Battle of the Argon Forest (Thank Goodness for me!!!). My Grandmother kept a lot of his gear; I wore his boots in High School! But I never saw his knife; I wish he'd kept it, but I can't blame him. Before the war he was a hunter, but after, he swore he'd never kill again- so who knows what he did with his knife? Thanks for your episode, I really enjoyed it!
Morning Chuck! Nice episode. I had one of those that one of my uncles gave me when I was a kid. It went on many “missions “ with me as I explored my grandparents woods and streams. I know it’s around here somewhere. Now I’ve got to find it!!!!
I'm pleased to hear that I wasn't the only nut running around in the woods as a young boy. I hope you find it, and send me a picture, please. Semper Fi, Brother
I am not a Marine, but I do have a Kabar. Bought mine back in the 80's. Blade is powder coated brown and I keep the leather handle well oiled, and the clip point, top of the knife, is very sharp. I worked two summers in Yellowstone National Park and it was always with me. A good knife. I still have it and keep it in my office.
The brass handled knife you showed was the Mark II. The Mark I trench knife, sometimes referred to as M1917, saw service in WWI, and has a triangular blade and a D guard with stamped spikes on it. The Mk II (sometimes referred to by collectors as the M1918) wasn't produced in time to see combat in WWI, and as I understand it, was about the only fighting knife really available to the service men at the start of WWII. The Army followed it up with the M3, which would eventually evolve into the M4 bayonet and so on down the line, while the Corps obviously went a different, now legendary path.
Howdy Chuck I got the small Ka Bar USMC knife because over here the longer version its against the law to care around. Even the small version the blade is actually 8 mm to long but you will get by if you use it for outdoor activities. Love the knife for the simplicity and functionality. Have a great day and stay safe 🪖🌎⚓🦅
My great grandpa was a bar man in ww2 in the Emerson raiders. He fought in 24 battles and stood guard at the flag hill in iwo jima. I bought a ka bar commando to kinda commemorate him. 😊
That is truly incredible. I'm pleased that younger generations are still being brought up to honor such brace men like your great-grandfather. Semper Fi
Just looking at the earlier knives I could tell they would not be good for fighting. They were too thin at the handle I really enjoy your episodes, I learn something every time.
The leather sheath had a small pouch with a sharpen stone. I still have his M1911 pistol. Though he prefered a .38 Special.Revolver. I also have that one.
Ha, ha. You are absolutely welcome. I bet the term derived from some collector who never used a blade in anger. Semper Fi, and thank you for joining me.
funny ... In the Marines we were always told the grooves in the handle were the blood grooves... not the fuller.... but you know how those stories always go,, if it doesn't have a blood and guts part in it or on it,,,, it's not Marine worthy.... Semper Fi....
Awesome to know, Randy. Thank you for the compliment, and for becoming a subscriber. I really enjoy interacting with everyone. You're all such amazing people.
Exactly. That's why I don't understand why some people think it's not a good combat not and only a good utility knife. How can it not be a good combat knife if it has the capability to kill a bear? Although, if a large grizzly bear charged at me, I think the bear would still succeed in killing me even if I had TWO KA-BARs. Although, I think the USMC KA-BAR is a very good weapon to scare away vicious dogs like pit bulls. Mail carriers, delivery drivers need a KA-BAR to protect them from vicious dogs.
Hey something I never understood, how were there combat veterans from Guadalcanal, Bougainville, etc, in divisions like the 5th and 6th Marine if their first combat deployments were Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Weren’t those campaigns fought by the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions? Did the USMC just pluck random combat vets and reassign them to these new divisions?
You hit the nail on the head, Rocco. The Marine Corps often selected combat veterans of the 1st and 2nd MARDIVs, as well as the Raider and Parachute BNs, and distributed them throughout newly formed divisions. I'll definitely cover these more in detail, especially with Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone who first saw combat with the 7th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division (and later the 25th Marines of the 5th MARDIV) or Sergeant Michael Strank who saw combat with the 7th Marines and also the 3rd Raiders (and later the 28th Marines), in forthcoming episodes.
All this “marine corps historian” does is recite the Wikipedia information almost word for word. With all of the talk about plagiarism lately he should be embarrassed
My Grandfather was a US Marine who served in the First World War. His outfit was known by the Germans as Die Teufel Hunden- Devil's Dogs... He fought, and survived the Battle of the Argon Forest (Thank Goodness for me!!!). My Grandmother kept a lot of his gear; I wore his boots in High School! But I never saw his knife; I wish he'd kept it, but I can't blame him. Before the war he was a hunter, but after, he swore he'd never kill again- so who knows what he did with his knife?
Thanks for your episode, I really enjoyed it!
Your verbiage of the phrase “tactically acquired” was not lost on me; well done! 😆
Ha, ha. I'm pleased that someone else enjoyed a little chuckle. S/F
Morning Chuck!
Nice episode.
I had one of those that one of my uncles gave me when I was a kid. It went on many “missions “ with me as I explored my grandparents woods and streams.
I know it’s around here somewhere. Now I’ve got to find it!!!!
I'm pleased to hear that I wasn't the only nut running around in the woods as a young boy. I hope you find it, and send me a picture, please. Semper Fi, Brother
I am not a Marine, but I do have a Kabar. Bought mine back in the 80's. Blade is powder coated brown and I keep the leather handle well oiled, and the clip point, top of the knife, is very sharp. I worked two summers in Yellowstone National Park and it was always with me. A good knife. I still have it and keep it in my office.
The brass handled knife you showed was the Mark II. The Mark I trench knife, sometimes referred to as M1917, saw service in WWI, and has a triangular blade and a D guard with stamped spikes on it.
The Mk II (sometimes referred to by collectors as the M1918) wasn't produced in time to see combat in WWI, and as I understand it, was about the only fighting knife really available to the service men at the start of WWII.
The Army followed it up with the M3, which would eventually evolve into the M4 bayonet and so on down the line, while the Corps obviously went a different, now legendary path.
"tactically aquired by any available means" in the Navy, we called it comshaw. 😉
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Howdy Chuck I got the small Ka Bar USMC knife because over here the longer version its against the law to care around. Even the small version the blade is actually 8 mm to long but you will get by if you use it for outdoor activities. Love the knife for the simplicity and functionality. Have a great day and stay safe 🪖🌎⚓🦅
I couldn't agree with you more, Michael. This certainly is an amazing knife. Stay safe, have fun, and Semper Fi
"I've certainly only scratched the surface of some of the topics..." - love the scripting!
Ha! Thank you, Dave. I have an episode coming out very soon with a little nod to the British Army in WWI. S/F
I enjoy your channel, thank you for your service and keep up the good work.
Semper Fi brother, outstanding video, well done troop.
Semper Fi, Brother. Thank you very much.
My great grandpa was a bar man in ww2 in the Emerson raiders. He fought in 24 battles and stood guard at the flag hill in iwo jima. I bought a ka bar commando to kinda commemorate him. 😊
That is truly incredible. I'm pleased that younger generations are still being brought up to honor such brace men like your great-grandfather. Semper Fi
Just looking at the earlier knives I could tell they would not be good for fighting. They were too thin at the handle I really enjoy your episodes, I learn something every time.
You have a keen eye for detail, Emma.
Bought a jet black K-bar in at a pawn shop in Wyoming many years ago. For a long time it was my walking around blade for hiking and hunting.
That's awesome. Truly a fantastic knife. I'd love to see it. S/F
Good Job! I have a K-Bar...
Thanks, Woodii. I'd love to see it. S/F
@@SemperFiGuy Check your email. Lot's of Good Stuff. OooRah!
@@SemperFiGuy I'd love to show you, if I only knew how...
Damn marines are scary but the best I live that camouflage and knife
I still have my Dads as a Marine aviator.
The leather sheath had a small pouch with a sharpen stone. I still have his M1911 pistol. Though he prefered a .38 Special.Revolver. I also have that one.
I swear the knife that the soldier had in his mouth, my dad used to butcher or at least gut deer. Either way 8 know I have seen it in use.
If it is the L76 or L77 knife, it is highly sought after by collectors.
You’re thinking of a Buck 119
Thank you for speaking the truth about the Fuller! And not calling it a blood grove, which doesn't make any sense! It's a Fuller!
Ha, ha. You are absolutely welcome. I bet the term derived from some collector who never used a blade in anger. Semper Fi, and thank you for joining me.
funny ... In the Marines we were always told the grooves in the handle were the blood grooves... not the fuller.... but you know how those stories always go,, if it doesn't have a blood and guts part in it or on it,,,, it's not Marine worthy.... Semper Fi....
Great collection! New subscriber
Awesome to know, Randy. Thank you for the compliment, and for becoming a subscriber. I really enjoy interacting with everyone. You're all such amazing people.
Would NOT want to be stabbed by any of them...
Fact: KA-Bar = "Kill-A-Bear"
Exactly. That's why I don't understand why some people think it's not a good combat not and only a good utility knife. How can it not be a good combat knife if it has the capability to kill a bear? Although, if a large grizzly bear charged at me, I think the bear would still succeed in killing me even if I had TWO KA-BARs. Although, I think the USMC KA-BAR is a very good weapon to scare away vicious dogs like pit bulls. Mail carriers, delivery drivers need a KA-BAR to protect them from vicious dogs.
This guy has the most Australian face ever
Ha! Thank you. Semper Fi
Hey something I never understood, how were there combat veterans from Guadalcanal, Bougainville, etc, in divisions like the 5th and 6th Marine if their first combat deployments were Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Weren’t those campaigns fought by the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions? Did the USMC just pluck random combat vets and reassign them to these new divisions?
You hit the nail on the head, Rocco. The Marine Corps often selected combat veterans of the 1st and 2nd MARDIVs, as well as the Raider and Parachute BNs, and distributed them throughout newly formed divisions. I'll definitely cover these more in detail, especially with Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone who first saw combat with the 7th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division (and later the 25th Marines of the 5th MARDIV) or Sergeant Michael Strank who saw combat with the 7th Marines and also the 3rd Raiders (and later the 28th Marines), in forthcoming episodes.
@@SemperFiGuy awesome! Can’t wait to see the videos!!
I'll be sure to mention you in the video, too.
All this “marine corps historian” does is recite the Wikipedia information almost word for word. With all of the talk about plagiarism lately he should be embarrassed
Yeah I looked it up and your right 😂