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KA-BARUSMCMark2

Military Knives & Edged Tools · United States · 1942
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KA-BARUSMCMark2

KA-BAR USMC Mark 2
KA-BAR USMC Mark 2 Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Edge Retention
85
Durability
95
Versatility
80
Ergonomics
75
Blade Strength
90
Corrosion Resistance
70
Balance
85
Build Quality
95
Sheath Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
ManufacturerKa-Bar
CategoryMilitary Knives & Edged Tools
EraWorld War II
In service1942
Data Quality83%
85
Military Knives & Edged Tools MASS Rating
1/2
World War II
1/5
All-Time
Military Knives & Edged Tools · 10 axes scored
Edge Retention
85
Durability
95
Versatility
80
Ergonomics
75
Blade Strength
90
Corrosion Resistance
70
Balance
85
Build Quality
95
Sheath Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the military knives & edged tools category.
01 / Overview
KA-BAR USMC Mark 2
Prime contractor
Production
1942–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MILITARY KNIVES & EDGED TOOLS · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
85
military knives & edged tools category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the military knives & edged tools category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1942Production started
84
years in service
04 / MASS Score
MILITARY KNIVES & EDGED TOOLS RANKING Military Knives & Edged Tools · World War II
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