Until a year ago I only had the Zombro version of the Big Brother from Ka Bar's old Zombie Apocalypse series (now I have the standard too)! I used it in a swamp/bog to clear shooting lanes for arrows. Alot of branches and vines got chopped! The blade was still sharp, no problems! It does fast circular cuts and redirects instantly! I always thought it perfect for dueling and light duty chores, still do. I never abuse my weapons so ythe rat tail tang is no big deal. I love this brand!
It was my first "serious knife" - and I still love it too! 😁 That baby is more for making someone a "boo-boo" rather than survival. It will handle "standard woodwork" although there are more efficient options. As for the handle, it's good to put some rubber o-rings in between these leather segments and the grip will improve significantly 🙂
@@DonnieBAllDay True, yet we don't live in a perfect world - and what should be isn't always what is 🙂 Especially due to the fact that Ka-Bar is not among the most expensive blades - but I still must admit that their price vs. quality ratio is extraordinary!
The stick tang was perfectly acceptable when the kabarr was first designed and built. I generally put o-rings in the handle grooves... it greatly improves the grip.
@@Jonny0926 I just completely bent ka bar and I couldn't believe it happened. I hear people constantly saying how there's bent or broke at the tang, but I never had that problem until recently, and it was not from anything crazy.
Finally pulled the trigger on that Big Brother Donnie! Between YOU and Scabb's reviews, I'm regretting not getting it sooner!!! So now, I'm gonna have a little (A LOT) of fun binging out on you's guys Big Brother videos till it arrives... Can't wait to get it!!!
Sure was. A bit different then, than they are now, but still made as utility knives. MARSOCs don't carry KA-BAR for a reason. They use the Strider. Nostalgia is great for collecting, but not for combat.
Once again my man is right! with all gripes I have which are the same ones you have but dang still love it and won’t get rid of it wish I could send you pics of my big brother
@@DonnieBAllDay shit man I'm gonna check it out, I'd prefer D2 but if that isn't available I'm definitely getting one I believe the blade is longer if I remember correctly
I for one love the round leather handle, just because of the fact that you can practice and spin the knife in anyway you see fit, I've Mastered a certain technique with my big brother ka bar, but yet I'm 35yo and been practicing with knives ever since I was 8yo, the edge is extremely sharp, sharper then any knife I've ever used, a buddy of mine in the marines even uses his ka bar still, he tought me alot over the years, but as far as a trusted knife goes in the US...hands down the Ka Bar big brother takes the win in my heart.
Doubled the tang? That means full tang, no leather wrap grip? Thats a hell yeah! You can get rid of all the serrations too. More like my dbad War Machine
@@DonnieBAllDay yeah I hear you on that I mean it can be useful in some situations, that's why I asked my wife for that D2 extreme straight edge for Christmas I didn't want mine serrated either they had a serrated version. Either way you still got a pretty sick blade I like it.
Hi Donnie ! You are just crazy AND I LIKE IT ! - I love your practical action videos man ! - I've got this Big Brother too, but with black handle and black sheath...it's a beauty ! - Stay cool and keep going on ! - Chris
Great video, loving your up and coming rap career Donnie but I have one VERY important question..... What kind of dog is Roscoe??? He's absolutely adorable and I look forward to his appearances in every video 💕💕💕
I love my KaBar...and I can see what you are gripping about on the handle....before I held a few really good fitting handles I was totally comfortable with my MT. kabar...D. your a knife dude and designer extrodinare....redesign it brother...a KaBar style blade...with a Dbad grip...what could be better man?..Loved your comment on my video earlier bro..
That leather stacked handle has worked just fine for the military since 1924..But I guess since you say it slips they should definitely redesign it. ;)
Here is why I like your videos. You don't bash to bash you make your point clearly and move forward. You actually test the damn knife like actually test it without doing anything that has nothing to do with the knife.
In my humble opinion, this knife really had a lot of potential as a true "wilderness" tool. Unfortunately, I think Ka-Bar dropped the ball. If they'd used .188" (3/16ths) stock, and drawn-back the tang at a height of 3/4" (instead of the ~1/2" it appears to be now), this knife really coulda' been a contender. Those two changes, and eliminating the serrated area on the spine, woulda' put this knife right up there with the Ontario SP-10, which is an incredibly strong piece. As I typed, just my humble opinion. Your mileage may vary.✌
Always wanted to buy the kabar big brother but kept waiting and hoping they would offer one without the serrated back edge guess I will have to give up and just buy one with the serated back edge
I'd probably have to save up for a month unless I can get one of my Les Paul's sold or my Fender hotrod deluxe amp I don't need both of my Les Paul's or the big fender amp I will try and get something sold this week I traded my Harley fatboy back in April for an 1988 Jeep yj wrangler its in great condition the straight six automatic not the four banger
Another knife I'm wanting to get soon probably is the new leather neck bowie I have the 7 inch SF but I like the looks of the full size one I want the Black one its priced reasonable its a lot cheaper then the grey signed and numbered limited edition not going for the expensive one
So a few things. For the people who say “it’s rat tail” okay… the rat tail on the kabar is so well made out of 1095 metal that your arm will break before the knife breaks as long as you use it for its purpose. The kabar is a FIGHTING knife. There’s 0 drawbacks. Handle is great, rat tail is great. You know what I don’t like about my handgun? How hard it makes it to hammer a nail on the wall compared to my hammer. (????). Big brother is a bigger variation of the classical kabar. The classic is much better than big brother. The fucking knife was used to kill a Kodiak bear hand to hand and it performed. What more can you ask for? You can find it for about 90$. Holy shit.
A Buck 110 was also used to kill a bear. As far as the BB vs the Utility, the BB has so much of a better feel. The original has the worst mathematical POB of any military issued knife ever used. It was originally made using the diagram of a Remington hunting knife. Made for skinning deer, not combat. The reason it's still popular is due to nostalgia, not purpose. As a hunting knife though, it's damn hard to beat.
I have both the classic KA-BAR and the Big Brother. Why do you say the classic is better? The Big Brother is longer and wider and has serrations. I do agree they are both fighting knifes and designed to kill NOT for batoning.
Its not a bad knife but its so thin..i bended mine with my hands. So i sended it back..very pitty because i liked the shape of this knife.. Good video Donny..as always..
This bugger could actually be really good at brushclearing, Given it’s thin blade and saber grind The serrated spine could be very useful at cutting vines or fibrous material
Hi Donnie, have you experience with Ka-bar Black Fighter? It looks to me like something between classic Ka-bar Mk II and this Big Brother. What do you think about it? Greetings from Slovakia.
@@DonnieBAllDay , a k Kool,ty brother,I thought since you love big blades like myself an the kbar,you'll especially love the weight of the knife an some serrations towards the handle,but have plenty of plain cutting edge too to work with,nice tip for piercing things too
@@DonnieBAllDay I have a suggestion for a design that you can update and improve. That's the old fairbairn-sykes or applegate-fairbairn knives. Or have you already got one in the works? Lol
We talked before about the mission 4, that I wished the handle was longer but you said that it was designed as a knife ot a machete. The mission 4 is a better knife don't play it down the k-bar is a different animal. The win goes to mission 4 ,the test shows it .
I just got mine today. Love it thanks for the awesome videos.
Sweet! Great knife
KABAR has used this design for decades. It is a stick tang, but it is a good one. I have the BB and it is a favorite.
Of this style, its their best
Until a year ago I only had the Zombro version of the Big Brother from Ka Bar's old Zombie Apocalypse series (now I have the standard too)! I used it in a swamp/bog to clear shooting lanes for arrows. Alot of branches and vines got chopped! The blade was still sharp, no problems! It does fast circular cuts and redirects instantly! I always thought it perfect for dueling and light duty chores, still do. I never abuse my weapons so ythe rat tail tang is no big deal. I love this brand!
This model is great
It was my first "serious knife" - and I still love it too! 😁 That baby is more for making someone a "boo-boo" rather than survival. It will handle "standard woodwork" although there are more efficient options.
As for the handle, it's good to put some rubber o-rings in between these leather segments and the grip will improve significantly 🙂
I agree 100%, but the o-rings should not be needed in the first place
@@DonnieBAllDay True, yet we don't live in a perfect world - and what should be isn't always what is 🙂 Especially due to the fact that Ka-Bar is not among the most expensive blades - but I still must admit that their price vs. quality ratio is extraordinary!
The stick tang was perfectly acceptable when the kabarr was first designed and built.
I generally put o-rings in the handle grooves... it greatly improves the grip.
@@Jonny0926 I just completely bent ka bar and I couldn't believe it happened. I hear people constantly saying how there's bent or broke at the tang, but I never had that problem until recently, and it was not from anything crazy.
A side by side look at the Ka Bar BB & the DBad War Machine inc handle length would be cool...Good video Thanks.
Gotcha
Your videos just give me America vibes I love it
Best vives to have
I really love these videos dbad you’re like the physical embodiment of the joy that knives bring.
They make me happy
Finally have one on the way. Thanks for the help
worth it
Donnie how about working with Khukuri house on remaking this knife with a full tang and a thicker blade would be great
My War Machine is sized in between this and the utility
Finally pulled the trigger on that Big Brother Donnie! Between YOU and Scabb's reviews, I'm regretting not getting it sooner!!! So now, I'm gonna have a little (A LOT) of fun binging out on you's guys Big Brother videos till it arrives... Can't wait to get it!!!
Bro, I could've sold you mine cheaper
@@DonnieBAllDay Damn... Live and learn! :(
came here to see if the big brother was a good choice and you sold me with your personality, should be a sales man haha
I could sell a used condom to the Pope! Haha
Love your Videos. I need a BB now. Greatings from Germany.😎
I love it
I like the thinner knife stock. THANKS for this information. Good video > 🙂
absolutely
@@DonnieBAllDay
Love it its a kabar .my sheath is 38 yrs old 38 ! And can still catch leather smell on it especially when it hot
I love their leather sheaths
The Ka Bar is historic to a MARINE. It will always be cool. That knife was tested by the GOVT. In all terrains.
Sure was. A bit different then, than they are now, but still made as utility knives. MARSOCs don't carry KA-BAR for a reason. They use the Strider. Nostalgia is great for collecting, but not for combat.
Once again my man is right! with all gripes I have which are the same ones you have but dang still love it and won’t get rid of it wish I could send you pics of my big brother
These are real man blades
Of course you still love it ! 🇺🇸
Haha! You know it.
Shirley Temple curls? Lol #22aday
❤️🗡🔥🔪💜
Yes!!!! Hahahaha
Glad to see you swinging some steel DBAD. I certainly had some fun swinging some steel today.
Hell yeah!
I have the Ka-Bar D2 extreme straight edge, but I feel like I need this.
The BB is soooo much better than the utility
@@DonnieBAllDay shit man I'm gonna check it out, I'd prefer D2 but if that isn't available I'm definitely getting one I believe the blade is longer if I remember correctly
Nailed them on the 35 mile hike crossing rivers. I may have once left gear behind it got so drastic..but not my knife!
Keeping the tool, you're no fool!
I for one love the round leather handle, just because of the fact that you can practice and spin the knife in anyway you see fit, I've Mastered a certain technique with my big brother ka bar, but yet I'm 35yo and been practicing with knives ever since I was 8yo, the edge is extremely sharp, sharper then any knife I've ever used, a buddy of mine in the marines even uses his ka bar still, he tought me alot over the years, but as far as a trusted knife goes in the US...hands down the Ka Bar big brother takes the win in my heart.
Its a great knife. It has its faults, but still love it
@@DonnieBAllDay Amen to that broski.
Shirley Temple?
What would you say if they doubled the size of the tang and halved the extent of the serrations?
Doubled the tang? That means full tang, no leather wrap grip? Thats a hell yeah! You can get rid of all the serrations too. More like my dbad War Machine
You do not want to accidentally choke up on that serrated edge.
I don't even want a serrated edge. Haha
@@DonnieBAllDay yeah I hear you on that I mean it can be useful in some situations, that's why I asked my wife for that D2 extreme straight edge for Christmas I didn't want mine serrated either they had a serrated version. Either way you still got a pretty sick blade I like it.
Good review, I just got one for Christmas, love it!
one of the more attractive blades
Been eyeing that blade Don! Here I am watching your big brother video again... Uh oh!
Not gonna lie. Its the best leather stacked handle military style knife they make
Hi Donnie ! You are just crazy AND I LIKE IT ! - I love your practical action videos man ! - I've got this Big Brother too, but with black handle and black sheath...it's a beauty ! - Stay cool and keep going on ! - Chris
Gotta show what to expect in real world knifing.
Great video, loving your up and coming rap career Donnie but I have one VERY important question..... What kind of dog is Roscoe??? He's absolutely adorable and I look forward to his appearances in every video 💕💕💕
He's a champion bloodline Bloodhound from Alabama.
There he is!!!
In all his glory
I love my KaBar...and I can see what you are gripping about on the handle....before I held a few really good fitting handles I was totally comfortable with my MT. kabar...D. your a knife dude and designer extrodinare....redesign it brother...a KaBar style blade...with a Dbad grip...what could be better man?..Loved your comment on my video earlier bro..
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Brother I would love too see a dbad version of the k bar 1266 modified tanto??
It would be the War Machine with a tanto tip
Nice thrower too.
It flies!
@@DonnieBAllDay ,yes sir
totally agree with what you said about EDC of outlaws. i therefore hide either OKC sp10 or rtak2 in each of my cars, just in case.
There's no such thing as too many apps for sure
Roscoe is steady drinking out of that tire lmao
He's not that bright
That leather stacked handle has worked just fine for the military since 1924..But I guess since you say it slips they should definitely redesign it. ;)
Theres a reason it's not issued anymore. Only nostalgia kept it around.
Send me a link where I can buy
These are common. Just google, KA-BAR Big Brother. You will find them.
muy bueno
gracias
Here is why I like your videos. You don't bash to bash you make your point clearly and move forward. You actually test the damn knife like actually test it without doing anything that has nothing to do with the knife.
Same reason I like your videos! haha
Great Video !!!! Have you considered the Krayton handle versions as I think they’re a bit lighter than the leather stack ? Keep up the good work 👌
No. Not a fan of the rubber molding.
You’re right.. there is something to be said about natural handles
In my humble opinion, this knife really had a lot of potential as a true "wilderness" tool. Unfortunately, I think Ka-Bar dropped the ball. If they'd used .188" (3/16ths) stock, and drawn-back the tang at a height of 3/4" (instead of the ~1/2" it appears to be now), this knife really coulda' been a contender. Those two changes, and eliminating the serrated area on the spine, woulda' put this knife right up there with the Ontario SP-10, which is an incredibly strong piece. As I typed, just my humble opinion. Your mileage may vary.✌
I agree
Always wanted to buy the kabar big brother but kept waiting and hoping they would offer one without the serrated back edge guess I will have to give up and just buy one with the serated back edge
Its a great knife. Not sure if I sold mine yet, but if not, I will
I'd probably have to save up for a month unless I can get one of my Les Paul's sold or my Fender hotrod deluxe amp I don't need both of my Les Paul's or the big fender amp I will try and get something sold this week I traded my Harley fatboy back in April for an 1988 Jeep yj wrangler its in great condition the straight six automatic not the four banger
Another knife I'm wanting to get soon probably is the new leather neck bowie I have the 7 inch SF but I like the looks of the full size one I want the Black one its priced reasonable its a lot cheaper then the grey signed and numbered limited edition not going for the expensive one
The reason I haven't got the big brother I'm scared ill forget the spine has that serreration and cut my hand pushing on it have you ever done that ?
@@motorcyclemark2889 no. it will remind you quick
Wish I could show you my sheath for my big brother, all custom made with the rattle snake engraved as well as my last name, pretty nice.
that's awesome!
Bro amazing channel love ya videos
thanks brudah!
So a few things. For the people who say “it’s rat tail” okay… the rat tail on the kabar is so well made out of 1095 metal that your arm will break before the knife breaks as long as you use it for its purpose. The kabar is a FIGHTING knife. There’s 0 drawbacks. Handle is great, rat tail is great. You know what I don’t like about my handgun? How hard it makes it to hammer a nail on the wall compared to my hammer. (????). Big brother is a bigger variation of the classical kabar. The classic is much better than big brother. The fucking knife was used to kill a Kodiak bear hand to hand and it performed. What more can you ask for? You can find it for about 90$. Holy shit.
A Buck 110 was also used to kill a bear. As far as the BB vs the Utility, the BB has so much of a better feel. The original has the worst mathematical POB of any military issued knife ever used. It was originally made using the diagram of a Remington hunting knife. Made for skinning deer, not combat. The reason it's still popular is due to nostalgia, not purpose. As a hunting knife though, it's damn hard to beat.
I have both the classic KA-BAR and the Big Brother. Why do you say the classic is better? The Big Brother is longer and wider and has serrations. I do agree they are both fighting knifes and designed to kill NOT for batoning.
Dude you love it because you love blades all blades like a knife guy does!
Hell yeah!
Its not a bad knife but its so thin..i bended mine with my hands.
So i sended it back..very pitty because i liked the shape of this knife..
Good video Donny..as always..
Yeah I agree. KA-BAR is just a step behind on some things
Very hard to believe that you wouldn’t
Still a top dog
@@DonnieBAllDay indeed it is
This bugger could actually be really good at brushclearing,
Given it’s thin blade and saber grind
The serrated spine could be very useful at cutting vines or fibrous material
So the big brother really should be taken into the jungle at times
@@jnzupka what it's best for
Good as new, very nice!
It's a beast
PLEASE COMPARE THE BB w/ Ontario SP-5.
PLEASE. : u )
Would just like to see how it pans out..,
I have the Esee Junglas but not sure about the SP5. I might
Also, what is your other dog's name and what is their breed or breed mix? I love them both!!!
The other one is a mix. Bigsby. I looked at all the towns in the state he came from and found one that made a cool name.
" Crappy Right" ..yep gonna pass on this 1 & get da baddest
I plan on getting more dbads too. Haha
Hi Donnie, have you experience with Ka-bar Black Fighter? It looks to me like something between classic Ka-bar Mk II and this Big Brother. What do you think about it? Greetings from Slovakia.
No. I saw it. It's basically the utility knife with a partially raised spine. I'm not a fan of the grip or that it's a stick tang
@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks for quick answer Donnie.
Have you ever sharpened the back swedge of a kabar? I don't believe I've seen anybody do it.
Sweet Jesus the tight curls on that wood! Cool deal!
I personally haven't
Can u do a review of the Ontario kabar i haven't ever seen it used
I'm not a fan but I'll look for one
What would you choose big brother vs Becker bk9
good question. Stock, BB, new scales and sheath, the 9
@@DonnieBAllDay I actually bought the ka bar d2 extreme that d2 steel supposed keep a crazy edge bought a tacital axe from crkt
@@brenden5248 my favorite hawk is the CRKT Kangee T- Hawk.
@@DonnieBAllDay what I bought buddy. Thing looks sick.
Brother have you seen tops version of the k_bar,full not rat Tang,badass knife brother for the price an quarter inch thick of steel.
I haven't, but I will
@@DonnieBAllDay , a k Kool,ty brother,I thought since you love big blades like myself an the kbar,you'll especially love the weight of the knife an some serrations towards the handle,but have plenty of plain cutting edge too to work with,nice tip for piercing things too
Nice video and knife thank you for sharing! :-)
Thanks bro
@@DonnieBAllDay you are welcome sir!
Awesome video once again bro,nice knife
thanks!
#22aday
Which do you like better the big brother, the SOG seal team elite or the BK9?
The BK9 with different scales.
@@DonnieBAllDay I have a suggestion for a design that you can update and improve. That's the old fairbairn-sykes or applegate-fairbairn knives. Or have you already got one in the works? Lol
@@garenpandalope3414 I'm planning one for my medieval series
We talked before about the mission 4, that I wished the handle was longer but you said that it was designed as a knife ot a machete. The mission 4 is a better knife don't play it down the k-bar is a different animal. The win goes to mission 4 ,the test shows it .
It did do well.
Do a review on the Ontario ka bar
Not a fan
I had a Ontario made marine corps fighter and hated the handle wayyyy to big handle for my hand
RRRROSCOE!!
I need to change is name to jerk
#22aday
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