Union Cut. Co. Olean NY

[doglegg]

Those two are too fancy to be called 'hobo's'. Really cool old gentlemen.

[Mossdancer]

A few more, Should anyone like to read and look here is a pdf by Mr Ellingson of the OKCA in knife world.
http://ibdennis.com/hobo1_01.pdf

moss

[49knives47]

Forgive me for going slightly off topic. For the tang stamp UNION CUT. CO. OLEAN N.Y. is the manufacturing span 1912 to 1930? Thanks for your help.

[Mossdancer]

49.*.
Sorry; I cannot answer your question, other than to say I think KABAR came into use in the early 20's although I think I have have seen KABAR on one blade with Union Cutco on the other other the latter part of the span you gave. It is my reasoning that says it had a lot to do with what new blade was next in the barrel when the cutler had need for one when finishing a build.
moss

[TripleF]

I scored this little treat a couple weeks ago....tiny.

[zzyzzogeton]

The name KABAR came into usage in 1923, IIRC, and was initially a brand under the Union Cutlery Company name, like OL-CUT and KEENWELL, and probably others.

The Union Cutlery Co. changed its name to KABAR in 1952, capitalizing on the popularity of the name after the WW2 and the 1219C2/USN-MK2.

[Mumbleypeg]

Just finished reading through this old thread which has some remarkable specimens and information. Realize I should have posted this Union Cutlery KA-BAR slide apart hobo here when I acquired it.

Ken

[doglegg]

Wow Ken, that one is a treasure. Great shape, slender, and bones!

[peanut740]

According to my reprint Kabar/Union Cut catalog, this is a 6228pu pattern.

[1967redrider]

Pretty cool pattern, great looking knife. Is the back of the blade shaped like a Marlin Spike or is that an illusion?

[peanut740]

Pretty cool pattern, great looking knife. Is the back of the blade shaped like a Marlin Spike or is that an illusion?

Kind of a half moon shape.Round on the back,flat on the front.

[1967redrider]

Pretty cool pattern, great looking knife. Is the back of the blade shaped like a Marlin Spike or is that an illusion?

Kind of a half moon shape.Round on the back,flat on the front.

First time I've seen a punch like that, thanks for posting.

[doglegg]

According to my old eyes that is a very beautiful, practical and desirable old knife. Love those bones.

[Gunsil]

Pretty cool pattern, great looking knife. Is the back of the blade shaped like a Marlin Spike or is that an illusion?

Kind of a half moon shape.Round on the back,flat on the front.

That is the Union Cut co punch design used on all their KA-BAR branded knives to at least WW2. You gotta beware if you see an pre-war KA-BAR with any other punch. That is a GORGEOUS harness jack!!

[RalphAlsip]

Beautiful knife.

[stockman]

My HJ. Have had it a few years. Wayne was nice enough to let me have this one.

Harold

[edge213]

My HJ. Have had it a few years. Wayne was nice enough to let me have this one.

Harold

[stockman]

Thanks David, who knows I may have posted this in this thread never checked.

Harold

[peanut740]

They look like sisters Harold.

[doglegg]

My HJ. Have had it a few years. Wayne was nice enough to let me have this one.

Harold

That is one gorgeous knife. Nothing I don't like about it.

[Amanda93477]

I have this knife and could use some assistance helping me decide exactly what it is.
I think it’s called a trapping knife??
According to my research it could be from 1897-1909. Does that sound about right?
I understand it’s not in impeccable condition, but does anyone have an idea of what I should ask for this on Ebay?
Should I try and clean it up myself before posting it?


Thanks for your time!

[stockman]

PM sent

Stockman

[peanut740]

I have this knife and could use some assistance helping me decide exactly what it is.
I think it’s called a trapping knife??
According to my research it could be from 1897-1909. Does that sound about right?
I understand it’s not in impeccable condition, but does anyone have an idea of what I should ask for this on Ebay?
Should I try and clean it up myself before posting it?


Thanks for your time!

I believe it's sometime after 1923.

[stockman]

I have this knife and could use some assistance helping me decide exactly what it is.
I think it’s called a trapping knife??
According to my research it could be from 1897-1909. Does that sound about right?
I understand it’s not in impeccable condition, but does anyone have an idea of what I should ask for this on Ebay?
Should I try and clean it up myself before posting it?


Thanks for your time!

Did this knife sale?

Harold