Walk yer Dogs

The KA-BAR brand originated as a trademark of the Tidioute Cutlery Company. Tidioute was later taken over & renamed the Union Cutlery Company which continued making the brand until Union eventually adopted it as the company name in 1952. Cutco Corporation later acquired the company in 1996.
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Good day to walk the dogs. Here are my brothers.
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Couple more KaBars here. any info re these knives would be appreciated, ages, etc.
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That is a fine collection of dogs. ::tu::
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Looks like Queen dogs to me. KA-BAR/Union Cut never made some of those models with dogs. Can't see the marks on the hunters to give you dates, the Little Hunters are about 1932-1940 by the handles, none made before then. Your "Pistol Grip" was likely made between 1923 and about 1928-30 if it has a KA-BAR stamp, the model was discontinued early on. I like the little Hunter with the scaler back, hard one to find in nice shape.
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Well here is a different one altogether. Tang stamp is Stidham's Knives Belpre, Ohio, but made in Solingen Germany. I liked the Stag and the Shield. And I have always been a sucker for the big cigar whittlers.
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Kinda thought there were more dogs in the neighborhood??
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I only have one Kabar dog shield knife. Would love to get more but not at today’s prices. I don’t know the year made but it’s in mint condition. They are beautiful knives but at today’s prices I won’t buy any more knives. It’s a shame but five years ago, this knife cost me $45. Those days are gone forever.
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Just these three at the moment…
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wingerac wrote: Sat May 06, 2023 11:43 am Just these three at the moment…

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All of these are beautiful knives !!!
You’re 3 for 3 on acquiring them !!!!
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OSCAR wrote: Sat May 06, 2023 10:18 pm
All of these are beautiful knives !!!
You’re 3 for 3 on acquiring them !!!!
Thanks. I’m definitely a fan, these are really well made knives. They’re just not easy to come by anymore.
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Well if they were easy to come by, they might as well be China made! Some very nice knives here.
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OSCAR wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:22 pm I only have one Kabar dog shield knife. Would love to get more but not at today’s prices. I don’t know the year made but it’s in mint condition. They are beautiful knives but at today’s prices I won’t buy any more knives. It’s a shame but five years ago, this knife cost me $45. Those days are gone forever.
You said it OSCAR! :| I love these knives and I like the dog shield because it looks like a GSP ... but at the cost of one nowadays ... ::skeptic:: It just seems crazy to pay those prices... ::skeptic::
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Three purebreds and a very curious old sheath.
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^^^That hatchet blade sure got my attention. Very nice and unique. Thanks for posting the pic.
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Nice knives Wayne! Harold
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:46 am
OSCAR wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:22 pm I only have one Kabar dog shield knife. Would love to get more but not at today’s prices. I don’t know the year made but it’s in mint condition. They are beautiful knives but at today’s prices I won’t buy any more knives. It’s a shame but five years ago, this knife cost me $45. Those days are gone forever.
You said it OSCAR! :| I love these knives and I like the dog shield because it looks like a GSP ... but at the cost of one nowadays ... ::skeptic:: It just seems crazy to pay those prices... ::skeptic::
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Now that you mention it, it does resemble a GSP. As much as knife collectors love the dog shield, I don’t know why Kabar doesn’t use it anymore. If they brought it back at a reasonable price I’d definitely buy more and I’m sure others would also.
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FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

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Very nice Ken. The long spoon is a tough one to find in such nice condition.
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btrwtr wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:26 am Very nice Ken. The long spoon is a tough one to find in such nice condition.
Thanks Wayne! That and the over-all condition are what attracted me to it.

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btrwtr wrote: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:19 pm Three purebreds and a very curious old sheath.
Wow! Great photos and great knives!!! ::handshake:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Mumbleypeg wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:13 am FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

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OSCAR wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:46 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:46 am
OSCAR wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 11:22 pm
Now that you mention it, it does resemble a GSP. As much as knife collectors love the dog shield, I don’t know why Kabar doesn’t use it anymore. If they brought it back at a reasonable price I’d definitely buy more and I’m sure others would also.
I think you said it! I wish I could get a one today if was brought back. The market will dictate and also follow many things, demand being one ::nod:: ... I think you are right. (Colt brought back the Python... ::paranoid:: )
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hardman wrote: Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:26 am Well here is a different one altogether. Tang stamp is Stidham's Knives Belpre, Ohio, but made in Solingen Germany. I liked the Stag and the Shield. And I have always been a sucker for the big cigar whittlers.
I am looking at this one again... and it looks even better the 2nd time around! ::nod:: ::tu:: ::tu:: What a beauty ::tu:: !
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GSPTOPDOG wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:48 pm
Mumbleypeg wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:13 am FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

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Ken, was that knife made from 1950-1970 time period? It sure is sweet! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks! I've been told by folks that know a lot more than me about Union/Ka-bar that it's from mid 1920s to pre-WWII.

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Mumbleypeg wrote: Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:50 am
GSPTOPDOG wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:48 pm
Mumbleypeg wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:13 am FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

Ken
Ken, was that knife made from 1950-1970 time period? It sure is sweet! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks! I've been told by folks that know a lot more than me about Union/Ka-bar that it's from mid 1920s to pre-WWII.

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It does seem like it might be older than the 1950's, after looking at it again ::hmm:: I was trying to go by the tang stamp, but, I have about .001% knowledge when it comes to KA-BAR... I will just say again that is a very fine example of a great USA made knife from the "good old days" ::tu:: ::tu::
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