3 watchers, 0.6 new watchers per day, 5 days for sale on eBay. Co. Olean, NY 2 Blade Citrus Knife, Kabar Olean, NY Green Bone Etched CK-96 Folding Hunter Knife c.1996, VINTAGE KABAR KA-BAR OLEAN NY USA MARK MK1 MK2 FIXED BLADE HUNTING SKINNING KNIFE KNIVES SHEATH OLD. Ka-bar knives are not made like they used to be anymore. Please view photos for further details. It's a WW2 1219C2 Fighting/Utility knife. Nice Vintage Kabar 1004 2 blade pocket knife. [22], After the end of World War II, Utica Cutlery Co., Conetta Cutlery Co., Camillus, and, around 1980, Ontario Knife Co., all produced the knife under contract for the U.S. Model: Blade Material: Stainless Steel Handle Material: Jigged Delrin Blade Length: 3-3/8 Closed Length: 4-1/4 Weight: 3.6 oz, MondayFriday: 8:30am3:00pm CT Ka-Bar Old Timer's Trapper Proudly Made in the USA. eBay. 1200 mid-60s 1977 $10.50 1202 mid-60s 1977 $11.50 1203 mid-60s 1978 $9.50 1204 (1976 catalog) 1205 mid-60s 1978 $13.95 1206 1997 1998 $99.95 1207 mid-60s 1980 $20.00 Product Description (USMC) Knife, Fighting Utility (USN Mark 2 utility knife). Schatt & Morgan Cutlery Company USA 1 Blade Mini Trapper Knife for PARTS. I appreciate the vote of confidence . There have been many versions of how the KA-BAR name was adopted, but all evidence points to a letter received from a fur trapper. Step 2: Read the markings You could find either the USMC or USN MK2 marking on the knife. Today, its time to date the Cattaraugus knife to a specific era and see what beauty you have, Read More How to Date a Cattaraugus Knife (5 Methods Explained)Continue. Stainless steel clip point blade etched OLD TIMERS TRAPPERS KNIFE and a spey blade. Shop our huge selection and great prices on knife brands like Protech, Boker Plus, Switchblade's, automatic knive's and custom knife sale's. Free shipping! Enjoy! See More. Site Design by EYStudios. Vintage Kabar 1041 Moose Trapper Pocket Knife Sold See item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads ) Moose Antler Pocket Ulu | F&F Inc. Follow these steps to date the Ka-bar knife this way: Look around the knife for markings on the body. The name is changed to Union Cutlery Co in 1909. This auction is for a Vintage Kabar Trapper Pocket Knife #1001-Bone- 1970s. (320) 393-2792, Sign in TOMAR'S KA-BAR KNIVES has been an officially authorized KA-BAR distributor for over 20 years offering fully guaranteed KA-BAR Military Knives, Hunting and Fishing Knives, Tactical Knives, Camping and Survival Knives, Law Enforcement and Self-Defense Knives and accessories. The way his writing was scrawled across the paper it looked like "ka bar." Made in the USA. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VINTAGE WINCHESTER CELEBRATING 100th ANNIVERSARY 1873-1973 HUNTER TRAPPER, KNIFE at the best online prices at eBay! Compare $4.42 211144 2 5/8" 2 BLADE FOLDER WITH PAKKAWOOD HANDLE. Shop Jarosz Knives Dozier Folding Hunter Our award-winning lock back designed by Bob Dozier is an affordable, practical all-purpose knife appropriate for daily tasks. Marines today often treat the blades, guards and pommels with non-reflective black spray paint to reduce reflected light and give them additional protection against saltwater corrosion. Condition:--not specified. 4, Vintage Kabar Trapper Pocket Knife #1001-Bone- 1970s. Jun 28, 2012. $ 100.00; Great Eastern Cutlery Farm & Field Tool Bullnose R. $ 200.00 #377 COSTAL Blue Ka-Bar 4062 Dozier Lockback Knife; #2. When you have a knife that meets the specs above, it could only have been made in 1944 or 1945. If it comes with a sheath, there wont be a factory embossed stamp on it. Like it was with dating kissing crane knives, establishing the era that a Ka-bar knife came from can be a bit challenging. $69.99 + $5.00 shipping. Brass liners and handle pins. Ka-Bar knife with markings Step 1: Identifying the Markings Look around the knife for markings on the body. Items, Ask the experts! Sold by eCop! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Kabar Sweet Moves Slingshot. My friend and I were just talking about this specific subject, she actually is normally attempting to prove me completely wrong! 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You could find either the USMC or USN MK2 marking on the knife. Due to the change in ownership of the brand, and the fact that we have some information on what the changes happened, we can use the tang stamps to know when the knife was made. But your saying the WW2 knives dont have pins at all?, just peened? / Ask the experts! Lister (ed. Just look at it and you would see the same thing. From DIY approaches to unconventional models and even taking the knife to experts, one of these methods will get you a proper timeline of your knife. Good seller with good positive feedback and good amount of ratings. I now take Credit cards as in all of my knives in the LDF Store (AAPK), Shipping & Handling to United States Addresses: $7.00. Auctioneer's Note:, Payment Information:, Pickup Information:, We Ship!! I Ship Worldwide. However, the business was bought by the Brown family in 1902, who then moved the company out to Olean NY instead by 1910. Each manufacturer would like to put its spin on things. Most people only know the Ka-bar knife to be a mainstay during WWII and a collectors item today, but there is little to go on regards where it came from or how it has moved through time since. [25] According to company records, the letter was only partially legible; "ka bar" could be read, as fragments of the phrase "kill a bear". The Marine Corps issued Ka-Bar fighting utility knife throughout Marine forces, with early deliveries going primarily to elite formations. Found a lower price? There are a LOAD of threads on their knives with TONS of info. Besides use as a fighting knife, the Ka-Bar has proved useful as a utility knife, for opening cans, digging trenches, and cutting wood, roots, wire, and cable. Jesse, oldpocketknives.com, Oldpocketknives.com Has wood handles in excellent condition no chips, cracks or breaks. The company's name dates back to the early 1900s, from a fur trapper testimonial. Also, note that not all old Ka-bar knives were used in the war. 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All Rights Reserved. COStraight lineOLEAN, N.Y, and USA.1912 1920UNION CUTLERY CO.Straight lineOLEAN, N. Y1912 1930UNIONRound rectangular boxNil1914 1926KEENWELL CUT COStraight lineOLEAN, N. Y1920 1930KEENWELL CUT COStraight lineOLEAN, N.Y; Ka-Bar; Model number1928 1932KA-BARStraight lineUSA`1930 1940OLCUTStraight lineStainless Steel; or UNION CUT CO. & OLEAN, N. Y1935 1945KabarStraight lineUnfilled star1950 1970. This KA-BAR knife features a slim clip point blade, crafted from 14-4CrMO stainless steel, flat ground, and equipped with a thumb notch for easy opening. Already bankrupt, the brands assets were bought by the Robinson Knife Company who flipped the assets to Cole National in 1966. That is some inspirational stuff. Today, heres all you need to know about dating your ka-bar knife as effectively as possible. MSRP . [10] As the knife went into large-scale production, the Marines issued the Ka-Bar Fighting Utility knife to reconnaissance and engineering units and to any Marine armed with the M1911 pistol, M1 carbine, BAR, or crew-served machine gun (rifle-armed Marines were typically issued a bayonet). !, Case Bone Trapper, Case Bone Trapper, Case Tiny Trapper, Case Trapper, Case Seahorse Whittler, Case Texas Toothpick, Case Eisenhower, Case Russlock, Case Cheetah, Case Saddlehorn, Case Stockman, Case Pocket Knife, Roberson Pocket Knife, Camillus Pocket Knife, Frost Cutlery Pocket Knife, Old Timer Pocket . If you have a collector around, check with them to see if they had kept such catalogs. Vintage KaBar USA Trapper Knife: If i remember correctly i came across this knife used about 40 to 45 years ago, it's been sitting in an old tool box in the garage since. However, that beauty does come with some challenges in telling the exact era that the knife is from. JMR Collectibles, LLC [14][15][16] The Marine Corps adopted the knife on November 23, 1942.[2]. A full-dress version of the U.S.M.C. The former refers to the knife being a normal US army fighting knife, while the latter identifies the Ka-bar knives issued to the US Navy. NR. Here is the scoop straight from the KA-BAR home site: Soon after its introduction, the KA-BAR trademark became widely known and respected. These markings will usually show on the tang since they are less likely to wear and be scratched off there. . This product qualifies for a payment plan. $240.00 + $8.00 shipping. Bker Trapper Uno folding knife, Trapper Uno Maple pocket knife with blue maple handle and 8cm steel blade 01. Keep up the great work. For a knife that has been around for more than 120 years now, you also know that it would have changed hands a lot of times. Nickel silver bolsters and inlaid Ka-bar oval shield. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. If you have a Kinfolks knife of, Read More How to Date A Kinfolks Knife to A Specific EraContinue, Barlow knives are considered by some knife collectors to be up there with the 1918 trench knife. Vintage Ka-Bar Classic Knife 1189 with leather sheath. 4" closed. Rare Find!!! View on eBay. View on eBay. MondayFriday: 8:00am8:00pm CT. Vintage Kabar Trapper Pocket Knife #1001-Bone- 1970s. Your email address will not be published. Fighting Utility Knife. Below are some timelines for you to explore:Tang StampStamp DesignExtra MarkingsDateUnion Cutlery Co., Tidioute, Pa;Union Cut. Kitchen, butchers knives, outdoor knives, sharpening material: selection of the best series KA-BAR 9226 125th Anniversary Commemorative Knife with USMC Tang Stamp USA Made $102.99 KA-BAR 9227 125th Anniversary Commemorative Knife with US Navy Tang Stamp USA Made $102.99 KABAR 125th Anniversary Commemorative Knife - Dog's Head - USA Made $102.99 KA-BAR Hatchet Hawk 1333 $54.99 Free shipping for many products! 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With areas like Germany, Italy, China, and the rest of the world getting the praises for coming up with truly timeless knives, the USA takes the glory for this one. 0% negative feedback. eBay. THANK YOU!!! It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Free shipping. The legend of how Ka-Bar knives were named tells of a fur trapper who used his knife to kill a bear when his gun jammed. Ka-Bar; Kershaw; Krate Tactical; Leatherman; Linder Germany; Microtech; Moki ; Old Hickory ; Old School Brand; . [1] After extensive trials, the prototype was recommended for adoption. snaps great! I dont believe they were pinned in that era. ** I "BUY" KNIVES ** - Any Size Collection!!! Free shipping for many products! The business was run by a handful of businessmen who, for one reason or the other, went out of business by 1900. KA-BAR 1219 Army Fighting/Utility Knife, Serrated, Leather Sheath Features: Blade Detail: Combo Edge Blade Length (inches): 7 Blade Material: High Carbon, Black Carry System: Leather Sheath, Army Handle Material: Leather Disks Lock Style: N/A Overall Length (inches): 11. And while we sincerely hope you never have to kill a bear with your Ka-Bar knife, isn't it nice to know you can? I know my knives - maybe not as well as my mother - but enough to write helpful guides for you. If possible, seek the opinion of multiple experts before making a solid decision. Doesn't appear that they have ever been sharpened. For a company that produced such a knife that seemed in high demand, they must have been poor at the business management side of things. Old timer 7ot / 7-ot cave bear knife has been standards on a selection of use, made by: orvet. Copyright 2008-2023 PicClick Inc. All Rights Reserved. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. $89.99 + $10.20 shipping. Case Classic 6172 SS Clasp -only 150 made. Let us know. . 5 Best Concealed Carry Knife (Updated) -Tactical Gears Lab 45,781 views Apr 7, 2021 5 Best Concealed Carry Knife (Updated) .more .more 323 Dislike Share Save Tactical Gears Lab 5.96K. High amount watching. Oldpocketknives.com is an online resource for collectors of vintage pocket knives. Case 3 Blade Hobo Trapper Knife 2021 Features Fork Blade Spoon BRAND NEW MIB! [7] A final impetus came from the War Department, which had identified the need for a multi-purpose knife suitable both as a fighting knife and as a utility knife, while still conserving metal resources. One of my favorites. [1][2] The blade, guard, and pommel were Parkerized instead of the bright polished steel of the prototype. Made in USA (Olean, New York) 1920s-1950s. Compare Boker Urban Trapper Frame Lock Knife Wood Cocobolo Handle Plain Blade 01BO784. [1][2][3] Ka-Bar is the name of a related knife manufacturing company, Ka-Bar Knives., Inc. (formerly Union Cutlery Co.), of Olean, New York, a subsidiary of the Cutco Corporation. Rila, Carter: The Collins short machetes were commonly referred to by the 2nd Raiders as "Gung Ho Knives". 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Thanks, Dwain. Item: 334765989631 [2] The Western States L77 was stocked at the San Diego Base Exchange at the onset of the war, and knives of this pattern were carried by many Marines in the 1st Marine Division as well as by Marine Raiders in the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion commanded by Lt. Col. Evans F. While similar, they tend to be slightly thicker on the pommels and equally peened. If you dont find your stamp and logo from there, use the official stamp/ logo guide from the official Ka-bar website as seen below: There is a lot that you can tell about the Ka-bar knife from the markings on the blade. Register, Ask the experts! 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