With Union Cutlery Co. Olean N.Y. on back.
Two Kabar FBs
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edge213
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Two Kabar FBs
Both stamped KA-BAR
With Union Cutlery Co. Olean N.Y. on back.
With Union Cutlery Co. Olean N.Y. on back.
David
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Re: Two Kabar FBs
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Nice pick ups, I really like that second one, Does either one of them have a number stamped into the guard?
Nice pick ups, I really like that second one, Does either one of them have a number stamped into the guard?
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Re: Two Kabar FBs
I will check and get back.steve99f wrote:Edge
Nice pick ups, I really like that second one, Does either one of them have a number stamped into the guard?
David
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Re: Two Kabar FBs
Nothing on the top one.steve99f wrote:Edge
Nice pick ups, I really like that second one, Does either one of them have a number stamped into the guard?
471-4 on the bottom one.
David
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Re: Two Kabar FBs
That would be the Kabar Model number 4 for leather handle, 71 model and a 4 inch blade. If my notes from gunsils posts are correct that should be a "Pathfinder".
Your top knife looks a lot like the one I posted up yesterday with a somewhat different handle. The blade looks the same except yours looks fuller than mine. Gunsil identifies mine as a TRADER model. I also have a Kamper model that has a similar blade but a bakelite handle.
Your top knife looks a lot like the one I posted up yesterday with a somewhat different handle. The blade looks the same except yours looks fuller than mine. Gunsil identifies mine as a TRADER model. I also have a Kamper model that has a similar blade but a bakelite handle.
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Re: Two Kabar FBs
Thanks Steve. Any idea on age?steve99f wrote:That would be the Kabar Model number 4 for leather handle, 71 model and a 4 inch blade. If my notes from gunsils posts are correct that should be a "Pathfinder".
Your top knife looks a lot like the one I posted up yesterday with a somewhat different handle. The blade looks the same except yours looks fuller than mine. Gunsil identifies mine as a TRADER model. I also have a Kamper model that has a similar blade but a bakelite handle.
David
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Re: Two Kabar FBs
Union Cutlery Co started using Kabar on the reverse side tang on their knives in 1923 is what I've read and heard. The 15th edition of Collector Knives says those stamps run from 1923 to 1951. Further, the same reference says if the stamp includes "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." it could be 1925 to 1930.
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