DONE ***SOLD*****1943 KA-BAR Fighting knife, $60 shipped..pics

[218bee]

***SOLD****
Re-up your man card with this piece of Americana. Made in Olean, NY in 1943-1944-era KA-BAR fighting knife, original blade was 7" and this one was shortened to just over 5" (5.125" ). Lower body then given mirror polish and then edge sharpened so you can shave with it. Original leather-stacked handle is still solid, with no missing chunks. Pommel & crossguard are rock solid. This would make a great camp knife, or just an all around bad-ass fixed blade.
No sheath or scabbard, knife only. No Disappointments here.

$60 shipped to lower 48. FTF price the same. Paypal, USPMO or cash. PM or email;

ds1911 (at) icloud.com

 

[Deplorable Me]

I've a friend who's dad was WWII USMC Pacific theater. He gave her his K-Bar knife before he passed. There was staining on the leather that turned out to be old human blood. The knife is in her top dresser drawer. Her dad never elaborated on the source, he was a combat vet. Talk about a piece of family history.

 

[Curmudgeon]

hmmmm......

 

[Twogunwilly]

The Navy ka-bars are 5 1/4" now, not sure during ww2, may be original