When it comes to combat knives, high-tech is not a requirement. Hard-core, however, is a must.
For nearly 70 years, the king of battle blades has been the World War II-era Ka-Bar.
“It’s the ultimate field utility tool,” said John Stitt, Ka-Bar Knives Inc.’s president and chief marketing officer. His storied company — then known as Union Cutlery — produced more than 1 million Ka-Bars during World War II alone.
“It’s not modern by any stretch, but Marines, soldiers and sailors still love it, buy it and use it,” Stitt said.