New member needs help Kabar 21105 switchblade

[roadrunner68]

Hi AAPK,

I need help dating and coming up with a value for a Kabar 21105 lever lock switchblade. Also is the scale material Celluloid?
See pics below.

Thank you for any help.

[peanut740]

Celluloid,guess mid 20`s-30`s.

[ken98k]

Nice!

[roadrunner68]

Thanks for the info guys. Any thought on value?$$$

[Jeffinn]

Dont know about value but here’s some interesting info on it:
http://thebladeblog-ulf.blogspot.com/20 ... nting.html

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

Wow, am I reading that right? This knife was $60 in a 1912 catalog? That's a fortune.

[knife7knut]

Wow, am I reading that right? This knife was $60 in a 1912 catalog? That's a fortune.

Prices in old catalogs were usually listed as either per dozen or half dozen so I would think that knife probably was $5.00 per knife.

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

Prices in old catalogs were usually listed as either per dozen or half dozen so I would think that knife probably was $5.00 per knife.

Whew! That makes MUCH more sense!

[lt632ret]

Yes it is celluloid. I have a store on this site LT LTD Cutlery Collectables if you want information regarding this knife and similar items email LT632ret@frontiernet.net . attached are pics of my book. Good Luck LT

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

LT: The link in your signature doesn't work. I think what you want it to be is: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catalog/lt632ret

[lt632ret]

Thankyou I am sure you are correct LT632ret@frontiernet.net is my actual email . I have to apologize my knowledge of computers is severly limited. I still use a Mavica with floppy discs. and a telephone from the 50tys Sorry for any confusion I was just trying to help and I appreciate your helping me get it correct. I am like a one trick pony I know a little about old knives but no longer care about much any thing else. Regards LT

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

No problem LT - I'm just trying to help as well. I want to make sure everyone can easily get to your AAPK store to see your cool knives!

[doglegg]

Thankyou I am sure you are correct LT632ret@frontiernet.net is my actual email . I have to apologize my knowledge of computers is severly limited. I still use a Mavica with floppy discs. and a telephone from the 50tys Sorry for any confusion I was just trying to help and I appreciate your helping me get it correct. I am like a one trick pony I know a little about old knives but no longer care about much any thing else. Regards LT

"but no longer care about much else"...LT I find my list getting shorter as well.