Roger, thank you for your insight. I always learn something new from you to consider when trying to read these old knives.peanut740 wrote:Jerry,I think the one on the right is the older.It has hammered pins,the other is spun.Just my 2 cents.
Here are detailed pictures of the the marks on both knives. The secondary blade marks on both knives are identical. The main blade mark on the knife with the hammered pins says "KA-BAR" and the mark on the other knife says "Union Cut. Co. Olean, NY". The marks combined with the raised letter shield are what informed my opinion that Union Cut. Co. marked Ka-Bar was older.
However, I was conflicted. The hammered pin Ka-Bar marked knife looks older and feels older. Your logic on the hammered pins makes a lot sense to me, especially combined with in-the-hand perception.
Does seeing these marks change your opinion?