Yes. It has a good slicing blade and a strong holding handle. Its bevel geometry has little wood destroying power and it will be no good for deep carving or batoning. But as a light woods knife I think it will serve you very well. Hollow grind never makes a woods knife. Full flat grind has possibility when it has a good handle. Scandi or Convex grind almost always makes a good woods knife. But the Mark1 knife has a military coolness factor which regular bushcraft knives don't have. Thanks.

Your demonstration was very helpful. Thank you.

I like the mods you did on the small Kabar. You addressed the issues I have with mine, I think I will modify mine likewise. Thanks for the video! Best regards, MiF

i really like that modified short kabar hopefully your new one works just as well for you.

I really like the regrind you did on that k-bar. Great video.

I love these videos, your BK2 convex vid was my first modification to a knife. I fell in love with it. Thank you for your vids

I bought a K Bar several months ago. The factory edge was very dull. I sharpened it with the Lansky system using the three diamond stones provided. I then stropped it using the green compound from Lee Valley. It is now much better. Your channel is very informative, keep up the good work.

Hai! We love your movies. Thank you.!

Thank you for the great video! i ordered this knife and will be doing the same edge as you show here. THANKS!

Thanks for the great review, Wako. I'm going to order one right now, and I'll look forward to doing the modifications to it that you did. It's good to see that your injury healed well. After seeing the video of it happen, I bought a pair of kevlar gloves.

another great vid. Happy new year Wako Sensei!

Great video. Extremely helpful.

That was an awesome video. Very Informative. Thanks.

Another classic design that just keeps winning fans. I have an old one that was left to me by my brother. I have not handled it in a while, I am going to take another look at it. Thanks for this very interesting video. Have a good New Year and many more hunts in your future.

I have the first Ka-Bar you show in this video, and it has become one of my favorite knives. Ka-Bar uses excellent 1095, as good as it gets, I think. I do need to rework the grind on my knife, but it still pleases me. I had a full-size commemorative Ka-Bar with a seven and a half inch blade, but someone broke into my son's car and took it, plus a lot of other gear. I've been looking to replace it, but that exact model is no longer available, so I've been looking at other Ka-Bars, including the one you have in this video with a flat grind. I think you've convinced me to try it. Thanks for the video.

Great details on the video. Thank you for sharing.

Just a single wash with kitchen soap and sponge will remove the shiny coating on the leather washer soon. Thanks.

yourn vids are very fun to watch--keep up the good work!

Cool knife, I have the same one (USN Mark 1) except it is the synthetic handle version with the kydex sheath.

The narrow Scandi sounds very good! I will like it definitely. Thanks.

as soon as I seen and hold this knife in my hand I loved it. And it came close to rasor adge I presume do to its edge geometrie. I like in deept review so good job.

Best cheap easy to find anywhere reliable qa sameness all round shtf blade - get one wherever you go, touch it up, mark base of pommel for compass use .. and leave it with a local when you leave!

I agree that if the handle were a bit longer and thinner, it would be a fantastic knife! I love the blade geometry! I have one myself

Thank you for the comparison.

I didn't know where you you were going with the sand paper, but if it works, it works.

I think the black rubberized grip version with the kydex style sheath makes an excellent camp knife. But their leather handles and sheaths are very good and have a really cool classic feel, their sheaths work in over time and only get better. I just recently became a fan of the full flat grind, especially with a convex edge. The Ontario Blackbird SK5 is also an excellent knife, I think you would really like it, the handle is actually very comfortable and the knife has a really awesome design .

i'm going to have to get one of these.

If you are saying about a knife like Swill Army knife with flat metal scales, I have a similar one from Camillus USA. It's old fashioned and stunning. Thanks.

Hi, I just got a shipment from DLT trading containing a strop & compound. I have been shopping for a knife to replace my Becker 17 for EDC and work belt. The Becker's saber grind has proved to be too thick for chores around the house. I have placed a convex edge on it using sandpaper. It is very sharp so I moved it to my home security belt. During all of July I have been shopping for a replacement work knife. There are so many to choose from. Now is the turn of the Ka Bar Mark 1 Navy to be looked at. As you demonstrated it will take a fine convex edge with no problem. This ka Bar is now a runner up on the short list to replace the Becker 17. One of five knives under consideration. Maybe I will buy all five because it is difficult to choose. Cheers.

You need neatsfoot oil to protect the leather!

I just like all his Review :)

Recommend you to apply some leather finish, or leather conditioner or other special leather cream (neutral) than handle will have longer life and it will be more beautiful! The same with the sheath! I love Kabar and other military knives, they are knives for life, if you are a good user you even can give it to your sons and your sons will gie it to your grandsons. I have only ontario knife and some 7" ontario blades so I'm gonna make my own knives. Thank you for review!

Thanks for the review! How did you remove the handle coating?

Maybe you can grind down the sides of that ridiculously large pommel? Might be more effort than it's worth, though.

its double because the handle is bigger so that the sheath wont bend and more durable

Your English is good considering that it is obviously not you first language

I carry one for edc. Mine shaves hair and wood like crazy

Do you use only rubbing compound and a strop to make the convex edge? What grit whetstones do you use?

Do you have a knife with the birch bark handle?

Did you happen to lose one of your fingernails? That looks painful! Ouch! Good comparison on those knives. Both are really nice.

Do you feel that the Mark 1 is a all around better knife than the USMC short?

Do you think that this knife is good for skinning?

what do you think of 1095 crovan

@jambiyaSlaughter He doesn't care where they come from. He judges knives for what they are, and not by who made them. I am American, and I love Japanese cars and motorcycles. I have five of them, so I guess I'm the same way.

Reminds me of the end of the Christmas story? " Jinger berrs, Jinger berrs Jinger arr the way"!

@TheSchnozwanger Ha ha, never mind I just watched the rest of the video. Arigato gozaimasu

HAVE U USED THE BRITISH ARMY KNIFE

You had better soak that leather in mink oil or something or it is subject to rotting.

Not what they marines carried. You modifications made it a lot more practical as a tool. The USN knife is a much better choice as a woodsman's knife than the USM full size knife which is a better choice as a military knife.

but actury at 0:48

mine is the real one and its alot bigger

big Asian hands

get som fake finger nails