KA-BAR Help with identification of antique

The KA-BAR brand originated as a trademark of the Tidioute Cutlery Company. Tidioute was later taken over & renamed the Union Cutlery Company which continued making the brand until Union eventually adopted it as the company name in 1952. Cutco Corporation later acquired the company in 1996.
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Sukriv
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KA-BAR Help with identification of antique

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Hello.

Any ideas of age or model? I haven't been able to find a perfect match on this beautiful one.
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cottage hill bill
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Re: KA-BAR Help with identification of antique

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What are the markings on the blade? The blade is similar to some thistle-top knives I have that were made by Union Cutlery. Union started using the Ka-Bar name in 1923, long before it had any association with any military knives.
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Re: KA-BAR Help with identification of antique

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I am probably way off, but it looks very similar to an Outers knife. Problem is that I don’t know if Kabar ever made an Outers knife.
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Re: KA-BAR Help with identification of antique

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The model number is 676. The first 6 indicates a jigged bone handle material. Pre WW II production. I have no other info on your knife.
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