Pair of 1183's

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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Pair of 1183's

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Had these big boys for awhile. Just getting the #1081 yesterday reminded of these and how big they are.
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Here's a comparison of the new[to me] #1081 vs the #1183
3" and1/4" vs 5" 1/4"
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Re: Pair of 1183's

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Hey Producer,
Is the scallop in the mark side front bolster for a better grip? Hadn't seen one like that before. I really like the looks of those big ol' knives ::tu:: !
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treefarmer wrote:Hey Producer,
Is the scallop in the mark side front bolster for a better grip? Hadn't seen one like that before. I really like the looks of those big ol' knives ::tu:: !
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Treefarmer, thanks for your kind comments and question.
The scallop is there to access to the liner lock release. Pictures included.

I wish the local mom + pop gun/knife store where I found these and other gems was still around. I use to visit it once a month in the 70's and 80's. Didn't realize what a great source of gear it was until it was gone.
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10-4 on that cut out. If I had looked real closer, maybe I would have seen the word "PRESS" on what I took to be the inside of the other bolster :oops: . Interesting knives and we all probably have a store or two from days gone by that are really missed :( .
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