GearPatrol: Ka-Bar’s Sister Brand Drops A Robust Alternative to Its Legendary USMC Fighting Knife

Having played a significant role in equipping the American military with fighting knives during WWII, Ka-Bar is best known for its fixed-blade offerings. Today, it remains one of the most respected and recognized brands in the tactical knifemaking world.

While the brand is best known for its iconic USMC Fighting Knife, its State & Union sub-brand’s latest model comes from different stock. However, it’s no less formidable and shares a similar pedigree.

It’s called the State & Union EK103, and it brilliantly blends heritage and modernity into one impressively formidable and surprisingly carry-friendly package.

I won a clip point Ek Commando that I won from Knife Rights in this year’s Ultimate Steel giveaway. Definitely robust. I like it, even if I don’t quite have a reason to carry it often.

Read the whole thing at GearPatrol.com

https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/ka-bar-state-and-union-ek103/

 

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