Up for your consideration is an exceptional, vintage Ka-Bar Carbon Chrome mini meat cleaver and utility kitchen knife. Proudly manufactured in Olean, New York, during the golden era of American commercial cutlery, this rare pattern features a full-tang cleaver profile equipped with a factory-serrated utility spine and a traditional hanging hole near the tip.

​This knife is in near-mint vintage condition. It shows virtually no signs of real-world kitchen use, carry, or heavy field sharpening, making it a perfect addition to a museum-grade vintage kitchen display or a premium collection.

​Condition Report:

​The Blade: Near-mint condition. The heavy carbon steel core retains its complete factory profile and original razor-sharp cutting edge. The factory chrome plating is mirror-bright, remarkably clean, and shows only micro-fine storage handling marks. It is completely free of the typical heavy oxidation, dark carbon pitting, or discoloration common to vintage kitchen steel. The mark side features a flawless stamp reading "CARBON KA-BAR CHROME". The spine features crisp, clean factory serrations designed for bone scoring or scaling.

​The Handle: Flawless black composite handle scales securely fastened to the heavy full tang by three oversized, flush-fit silver rivets. The handle scales are entirely pristine—showing zero shrinkage away from the steel, no structural cracks, no chips, and no handle dings.

​Packaging: This listing is for the loose knife only (no sheath or original box included).

​Specifications:

​Brand: Ka-Bar Cutlery (Union Cutlery Co.)

​Model/Pattern: Mini Kitchen Utility Cleaver with Serrated Spine

​Country of Manufacture: Olean, New York, USA

​Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1940s-1950s)

​Knife Type: Fixed Blade Kitchen Utility / Cleaver

​Handle Material: Black Synthetic Composite

​Blade Material: Chrome-Plated High Carbon Cutlery Steel

​Blade Length: 4-3/4 inches

​Overall Length: 9-3/4 inches

​Ships promptly and securely wrapped to protect the mirror finish. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of this pristine USA-made piece. Feel free to reach out with any questions or offers!

For Sale By: Dauber Resale

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