Ka-Bar Fan Club

The Big Boss of the large fixed blades with the bullet proof reputation to prove it

  • KaBar folders - Classic series

    I'm the new kid on the block, so I am stumbling in learning how your page works and how to get around on it.  Appreciate your help when I err in my ways.  I start with a question and needing help.  I have 6 knives of what I believe are of the "CLASSIC" series.  I like the distinctive looks of these…

    By Sam Jones

    0
  • Need a little help from the experts.

    I recently picked up a very nice Ka-Bar 1173, swing guard.While I was going over it, I noticed that the badge was upside down, compared with other 1173s I've seen.I thought this was odd, so I got online and did some image searches.All of the 1173s I found have the badge positioned so that it's…

    By d. freeman

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  • How to display some of my favorites

    I am new to collecting and would like to use a wall hanging type display case in my den. Should I buy one that is online or try my hand at building one.

    By Ralph West

    0
  • What Types and or How Many Ka-Bar Knives Do You Have???

    Show us your Ka-Bars!

    By J.T. [HELLZZARMY]

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  • seeking info on KA-BAR

    An uncle gave this KA-BAR to my Dad in 1945.  Dad carried it daily until about 2000, and he gave it to me in 2003 or 2004.  I know nothing about it.  Is it rare/common?  Is it valuable/cheap?  (I don't want to sell it because it was Dad's, and I will pass it on some day.)Any information/insight…

    By Phil Harber

    1
  • Ka-Bar Collectors club info 1976 - 1994

    1976-1994 reference guide to Ka-Bar Collectors club

    By Jan Carter

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  • Kabar Turkey Season? :)

    Just wanted to share this on the Light Hearted Day. I had to chase this huge Tom Turkey away from our basement window three times today. He must see his reflection in it and has been fighting with the window most of the afternoon. After I put the run on him I looked out in the driveway and he was…

    By John w schmidt

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  • USPS/ having trouble getting my knives,just me?

    Am I unlucky or has anyone noticed problems with the USPS lately? I bought a mint RCC 1219c2 off eBay and it was shipped just fine,in their box the seller said.it made to St.Paul and tracking said "Departed St. Paul".Thats the last thing it said! After weeks of talking to the USPS and filling out a…

    By John w schmidt

    5
  • Suspicious Ebay Sellers

    Maybe it's just me but I see a bunch of WWII knives being sold by a guy in Michagan without sheaths. How can it be that every knife has no sheath?! Now I see a different seller from relatively the same area selling just WWII sheaths for inflated prices. I may be way off the mark on this but it…

    By John w schmidt

    5
  • Not a KABAR but Neet!

    Anybody ever see anything close to this.its suppose to be Australia Army presentation piece. Talked to a guy who collects and sells Militaria in Australia and he has never seen it.

    By John w schmidt

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