KA-BAR stag pommel

[mikek]

Do any of you fixed blade fans know if KA-BAR (union cutlery, Olean NY) ever made there pommels out of stag or bone? I got a look at one today that was old (20-52 tang stamp) and had stag handles with black and red spacers with a spanner nut holding it all togeather. A nice little fixed blade about 6 1/2 inchs long. I can't post a pic but would like to know if this is original. Thanks in advance, mikek

[Mossdancer]

mikek:
You have just not given enough info to go by. Without photos, anything given as a response is going to be a WAG. Were I to make one, with info you have given especially that in () I would say the time frame would be correct for a Marbles knockoff. A Lot of the cutcos copied the early Marbles. That being said I have never seen an early Stag Pommeled KA-BAR from Olean by Union Cutlery. Sorry for not being able to offer more. What pattern is it? Woodcraft, Ideal, Fieldcraft or maybe a fishing knife (with the size you have mentioned 6 1/2" it could be.)
moss

[mikek]

Moss, Thanks for the imput,the knife in question may be a little longer than a Case 3 finn but the blade is broader in width. Ifs it a custom job than its a good one. Because I have dial up pics are a real pain for me but by next week I'll try to get some posted. The knife belongs to a co-workers mother and was used for fishing and trapping. I really would like to get some knowledgable opinions on the knife.I'll keep ya posted, mike

[ky40601]

Here's a couple. Believe, they're 1925-30 c.




Jackie

[stagman]

Hey Mikek
KA-BAR did make a stag butt knife
Called a boys hunting knife, 6 1/2"
Its in levines 4th edtion, pg 260 or some where around there
I have one and will post a pic when I get a chance
I am certain sure of this info
Will

[jonet143]

called the "little hunter". two(?) models, one with and one without fuller. "A"(with fuller) model had a plastic handle with genuine stag butt.
the "S" model had a genuine stag handle and genuine stag butt.

[Mossdancer]

Will and Johnnie are correct. They are shown on page 354 of LGIV top right of page.
Mikek check your PM's.
moss

[stagman]

MIKEK, HERE YOU IS ONE !!!

[mikek]

BINGO,Stagman you sure nailed that one,any idea as to rarity and how long they made them ? Thanks a bunch. mike