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Real Old KA BAR
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:16 am
by woodrat99
Here's an old KA BAR I picked up recently. The scales are either tortoise or imitation tortoise. Closed length is 4". Anyone have one like it or know how old it is?? Appreciate you looking.
Re: Real Old KA BAR
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:04 am
by ea42
Hi Woodrat, those a definitely celluloid handles. What does the tang stamp say exactly, and is there a stamp on the other side (or blade) as well?
Eric
Re: Real Old KA BAR
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:15 am
by woodrat99
Hi Eric,
All it says is KA BAR Olean NY. I kinda knew the scales wre simulated but I'm pretty new to vintage knives. Appreciate any input fer sure.
-Mike
Re: Real Old KA BAR
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:49 am
by ratlesnake75
KA-BAR Olean, NY dates 1923--1950 in goin's encyclopedia of cutlery markings. Your knife was probably made in the 1930's or later, just my opinion though.