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A note about the 'Ka-Bar' knife, since I've both been in the Marine Corps and am into knives: the military doesn't use it. In the real world, if you want a knif
by stakkur 5y ago
A note about the 'Ka-Bar' knife, since I've both been in the Marine Corps and am into knives: the military doesn't use it. In the real world, if you want a knife in the service, you typically buy it yourself.
Does the USMC still use 'bayonets'? Yes, in certain circumstances they're issued--but it's not common, and it's not the Ka-Bar, it's another brand (I forget which one).
TL;DR: Ka-Bar 'USMC knives' are a marketing gimmick.
- tomcam 5y agoPlease tell me you have a blog, and if so, its URL.
- jeffreyrogers 5y agoI think this is due to the reliability of rifles now though?
- Ekaros 5y agoTrench warfare and massed charges really aren't much of a thing any more. And if you really end up in close quarter combat it's much better to retreat and do something else.
- JoeyBananas 5y agoAs a weapon, the bayonett is absolutely not obsolete. It may be the only weapon available to a soldier after they run out of ammo. There are infinitely many conceivable situations where retreat is not an option.
- jeffreyrogers 5y agoYes, I know that. But knife kills weren't uncommon in Vietnam. They are now. I think partly because rifles are more reliable.
- JoeyBananas 5y agoA brand new Leatherman multitool costs less than 100$. For that price you get a knife, a serrated blade, a pair of pliers/wire cutters and some other stuff that absolutely comes in handy in the real world. It's not as good for fixing to the end of a rifle and stabbing someone, but for every other real world situation it's better.