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Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 2:18 am
by Drukai
Have heard that Bob Cargill designed his 1982 Knife World Humpback Jack off a old KaBar pattern knife. I have seen the Union 1989 KaBar HMP knives, but have never seen an original of the pattern...anyone have a picture or is info on Cripple Creek false on the knife world design coming from a old KaBar pattern.
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 10:36 pm
by knifeaholic
From the 1925 Kabar catalog.
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 11:56 pm
by Drukai
Awesome thanks for the picture. I’m assuming they are pretty hard to come by?
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 9:25 pm
by Drukai
Well I got a Humpback Jack with Praire jigged bone, it’s a beautiful knife! I believe it is stainless steel but don’t know much more info other than it was made in 1989. If anyone knows a bit more about these HMP89 knives I’m all ears really enjoi any knife history. Thank you also I will still be on the hunt for an original KaBar humpback jack knife. Such a unique pattern in my eyes and perfect size to carry in the pocket!
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 9:46 pm
by doglegg
Knice looking knife Drukai.

Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 2:17 am
by Drukai
Thanks Dogleg I really like the bone..seller said it’s Praire Jigged bone(color). It’s screams 1980s at me I love it.

Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 2:59 am
by edge213
I really like the looks of this pattern.
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 3:29 am
by 1967redrider
Great looking knife and cool pattern.

Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 3:45 am
by Drukai
Thanks, fellas I really think it’s a winner would be nice for Case, GEC or any other traditional manufacturers to do a run of this pattern. Keep it interesting something different! But I’m sure tooling manufacture of new stuff is expensive...But a country boy can wish

Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 12:00 pm
by Steve Warden
Drukai wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 9:25 pm
Well I got a Humpback Jack with Praire jigged bone, it’s a beautiful knife! I believe it is stainless steel but don’t know much more info other than it was made in 1989. If anyone knows a bit more about these HMP89 knives I’m all ears really enjoi any knife history. Thank you also I will still be on the hunt for an original KaBar humpback jack knife. Such a unique pattern in my eyes and perfect size to carry in the pocket!
Niiiiiiiice!
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 9:55 pm
by chorizotaco
Drukai wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 9:25 pm
Well I got a Humpback Jack with Praire jigged bone, it’s a beautiful knife! I believe it is stainless steel but don’t know much more info other than it was made in 1989. If anyone knows a bit more about these HMP89 knives I’m all ears really enjoi any knife history. Thank you also I will still be on the hunt for an original KaBar humpback jack knife. Such a unique pattern in my eyes and perfect size to carry in the pocket!
Your bone humpback was issued to KCC (Kabar Collector Club) members in June of 1989. The jigged bone was the standard issue. The deluxe humpback was a green smooth bone (attached pic) with etching on the main blade and limited to a 500 piece run. If you wanted the jigged bone you could buy that for $33. To get the deluxe model (HMP89 DL) you had to buy both for a total of $71. Hope this helps.
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:45 pm
by edge213
chorizotaco wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 9:55 pm
Drukai wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 9:25 pm
Well I got a Humpback Jack with Praire jigged bone, it’s a beautiful knife! I believe it is stainless steel but don’t know much more info other than it was made in 1989. If anyone knows a bit more about these HMP89 knives I’m all ears really enjoi any knife history. Thank you also I will still be on the hunt for an original KaBar humpback jack knife. Such a unique pattern in my eyes and perfect size to carry in the pocket!
Your bone humpback was issued to KCC (Kabar Collector Club) members in June of 1989. The jigged bone was the standard issue. The deluxe humpback was a green smooth bone (attached pic) with etching on the main blade and limited to a 500 piece run. If you wanted the jigged bone you could buy that for $33. To get the deluxe model (HMP89 DL) you had to buy both for a total of $71. Hope this helps.
1989 humpback.jpg
Good looking knife
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 3:39 am
by Drukai
Mr. Chorizotaco thanks so much for the info! That green bone looks great, were these actually made by KaBar or sourced out to Queen or Case to make the KaBar club knives?
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 8:27 pm
by chorizotaco
Drukai wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2020 3:39 am
Mr. Chorizotaco thanks so much for the info! That green bone looks great, were these actually made by KaBar or sourced out to Queen or Case to make the KaBar club knives?
It's my understanding most (if not all) of the KCC knives were made by Queen. There is a person on eBay that just bought out a lot of Queen's inventory. I picked up some Dog Heads she had....
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:00 pm
by Pile Driver
I believe Gunsil has this pattern from the Union Cutlery days, I can try and find his pictures but would rather let him chime in
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:31 pm
by Gunsil
OK PD, here it is. Full blades but some jerk had to buff the scales and wash out the bone detail. Was glad to get it, hard to find pattern. Smaller knife at 3 & 1/4". Photos make it look black but it is brown, too much sun glare.
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:12 pm
by chorizotaco
Gunsil wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:31 pm
OK PD, here it is. Full blades but some jerk had to buff the scales and wash out the bone detail. Was glad to get it, hard to find pattern. Smaller knife at 3 & 1/4". Photos make it look black but it is brown, too much sun glare.
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NICE!!!!

Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:44 am
by Vit_213
My HMP89
Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:43 pm
by doglegg
Brand new Vit. Lovely knife.

Re: Humpback Jack
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:36 pm
by dlr110
That is a gorgeous knife Vit...
