Walk yer Dogs

[robpa]

Good day to walk the dogs. Here are my brothers.

[robpa]

Couple more KaBars here. any info re these knives would be appreciated, ages, etc.

[FRJ]

That is a fine collection of dogs.

[Gunsil]

Looks like Queen dogs to me. KA-BAR/Union Cut never made some of those models with dogs. Can't see the marks on the hunters to give you dates, the Little Hunters are about 1932-1940 by the handles, none made before then. Your "Pistol Grip" was likely made between 1923 and about 1928-30 if it has a KA-BAR stamp, the model was discontinued early on. I like the little Hunter with the scaler back, hard one to find in nice shape.

[hardman]

Well here is a different one altogether. Tang stamp is Stidham's Knives Belpre, Ohio, but made in Solingen Germany. I liked the Stag and the Shield. And I have always been a sucker for the big cigar whittlers.

[robpa]

Kinda thought there were more dogs in the neighborhood??

[OSCAR]

I only have one Kabar dog shield knife. Would love to get more but not at today’s prices. I don’t know the year made but it’s in mint condition. They are beautiful knives but at today’s prices I won’t buy any more knives. It’s a shame but five years ago, this knife cost me $45. Those days are gone forever.

[wingerac]

Just these three at the moment…

[OSCAR]

Just these three at the moment…

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All of these are beautiful knives !!!
You’re 3 for 3 on acquiring them !!!!

[wingerac]

All of these are beautiful knives !!!
You’re 3 for 3 on acquiring them !!!!

Thanks. I’m definitely a fan, these are really well made knives. They’re just not easy to come by anymore.

[robpa]

Well if they were easy to come by, they might as well be China made! Some very nice knives here.

[GSPTOPDOG]

I only have one Kabar dog shield knife. Would love to get more but not at today’s prices. I don’t know the year made but it’s in mint condition. They are beautiful knives but at today’s prices I won’t buy any more knives. It’s a shame but five years ago, this knife cost me $45. Those days are gone forever.

You said it OSCAR! I love these knives and I like the dog shield because it looks like a GSP ... but at the cost of one nowadays ... It just seems crazy to pay those prices...

[btrwtr]

Three purebreds and a very curious old sheath.

[Jeepergeo]

^^^That hatchet blade sure got my attention. Very nice and unique. Thanks for posting the pic.

[stockman]

Nice knives Wayne! Harold

[OSCAR]

I only have one Kabar dog shield knife. Would love to get more but not at today’s prices. I don’t know the year made but it’s in mint condition. They are beautiful knives but at today’s prices I won’t buy any more knives. It’s a shame but five years ago, this knife cost me $45. Those days are gone forever.

You said it OSCAR! I love these knives and I like the dog shield because it looks like a GSP ... but at the cost of one nowadays ... It just seems crazy to pay those prices...

GSPTOPDOG,
Now that you mention it, it does resemble a GSP. As much as knife collectors love the dog shield, I don’t know why Kabar doesn’t use it anymore. If they brought it back at a reasonable price I’d definitely buy more and I’m sure others would also.

[Mumbleypeg]

FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

Ken

[btrwtr]

Very nice Ken. The long spoon is a tough one to find in such nice condition.

[Mumbleypeg]

Very nice Ken. The long spoon is a tough one to find in such nice condition.

Thanks Wayne! That and the over-all condition are what attracted me to it.

Ken

[GSPTOPDOG]

Three purebreds and a very curious old sheath.

Wow! Great photos and great knives!!!

[GSPTOPDOG]

FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

Ken

Ken, was that knife made from 1950-1970 time period? It sure is sweet!

[GSPTOPDOG]

Now that you mention it, it does resemble a GSP. As much as knife collectors love the dog shield, I don’t know why Kabar doesn’t use it anymore. If they brought it back at a reasonable price I’d definitely buy more and I’m sure others would also.

I think you said it! I wish I could get a one today if was brought back. The market will dictate and also follow many things, demand being one ... I think you are right. (Colt brought back the Python... )

[GSPTOPDOG]

Well here is a different one altogether. Tang stamp is Stidham's Knives Belpre, Ohio, but made in Solingen Germany. I liked the Stag and the Shield. And I have always been a sucker for the big cigar whittlers.

I am looking at this one again... and it looks even better the 2nd time around! What a beauty !

[Mumbleypeg]

FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

Ken

Ken, was that knife made from 1950-1970 time period? It sure is sweet!

Thanks! I've been told by folks that know a lot more than me about Union/Ka-bar that it's from mid 1920s to pre-WWII.

Ken

[GSPTOPDOG]

FWIW, I’ll throw in this old dog.

Ken

Ken, was that knife made from 1950-1970 time period? It sure is sweet!

Thanks! I've been told by folks that know a lot more than me about Union/Ka-bar that it's from mid 1920s to pre-WWII.

Ken

It does seem like it might be older than the 1950's, after looking at it again I was trying to go by the tang stamp, but, I have about .001% knowledge when it comes to KA-BAR... I will just say again that is a very fine example of a great USA made knife from the "good old days"