I know this is the KA-BAR Club and I hope you forgive this minor intrusion. But since this is a military knife I thought some of you may have knowledge I need. I have a customer who wants me to put a blade in a LF&C 1918 trench knife handle he has. I need the correct dimensions of the original blade. Thanks in advance for any help.
my kabar is probably the one knife i would never sell. that thing has been with me on so many trips and the wear and tear on it just makes me love it even more :D
Ok Ka-Bar Collectors, whats going on with this group???? not one comment since early November. My excuse is that I've been busy going out on the hunt for Ka-Bar knives. I've found quite a few over the last 2 months. I am going to try and post pics of my new additions to my page asap.
So heres a kick in the butt for all of you other Ka-Bar collectors out there. LETS START CHATTING KA-BARS!!!! The first member who posts a comment gets an addaboy, or possibly an addagirl!
1985 Albermarle Coke Bottle.I have a large collection of Kabars that you can see in my Kabar album.Jan thought you all might like to see this one.Glad to be a new member of the Ka_Bar club. Terry
Yes Steve, I really respect KaBar for the military support they have shown, now and many years in the past also. I think Korea deserves more respect than our country has shown. Thank you for all those who have served and fought in Korea, many of us will never forget.
A Ka-Bar never looked so good. You should post a picture of all 3 Dogs, that you have, Ken. I think it would make a great photo. I might do that with my 3 real old Hobo's.
Ka-Bar KBD Master Series introduced at The Shot Show
The KBD Master Series from Ka-Bar Knives is a set of cutters designed by custom knife-maker Mike Snody. Both the Snody Boss and Big Boss (pictured) are made with S35v stainless steel and come with high-grade, heavyweight JRE sheaths that feature grommet holes for lashing in any carry configuration. The Snody Boss has an overall length of 6 9/16 inches (blade is 3 ½ inches), while the Big Boss measures 9 inches (blade is 4 9/16 inches).
MSRP: Snoddy Boss - $157.99; Snoddy Big Boss - $217.54; ka-bar.com
Small K-Bar I found at junk shop for $7.00 had aloose pommel and missing 3 washers,replaced washers and reset handle
The origanal sheath has a ladies name on it "Marina Kelly " I know nothing about her or the knife. It is a small very well made knife .Perfect for a lady
Hello there kabar lovers. I have recently rediscovered an old folding knife I believe belonged to my grandfather. I found it yesterday and took a closer look since I have started collecting knives.
To my delight, when I opened the blade I sat the Ka-bar stamp! However, there aren't any more markings to speak of. I was hoping someone might have some insight for me. Trying to figure out when it was made etc. thanks!
It's a 2179L GRIZZLY! If it says KA-BAR it was made after 1923, but almost certainly Pre - WWII. Probably in the 30s .To be sure I'd need to see the tang stamp (s) does it still work? If you don't understand what I mean by that, it was originally a SwitchBlade. Looks a little beat up, but all things considered, not to bad.Still a Great piece.I'm not sure about current values,but if working & no chips, splits, dents or damage it would probably be worth between Five or Ten Thousand Bucks!
Keith A. Howell
Jan 12, 2010
Alex Rakotz
Feb 24, 2010
Jake
Jun 9, 2010
John Hall
Ok Ka-Bar Collectors, whats going on with this group???? not one comment since early November. My excuse is that I've been busy going out on the hunt for Ka-Bar knives. I've found quite a few over the last 2 months. I am going to try and post pics of my new additions to my page asap.
So heres a kick in the butt for all of you other Ka-Bar collectors out there. LETS START CHATTING KA-BARS!!!! The first member who posts a comment gets an addaboy, or possibly an addagirl!
Dec 19, 2010
Gary Nelson
Oct 4, 2011
Patrik Ilijev
My Knife Collection: New Entry
ZK KHARON TANTO - 02-5698
This knife was given to me as a gift from my best friend.
Oct 6, 2011
Patrik Ilijev
Nice Isaac thank you for sharing.
Jul 12, 2012
Jan Carter
Oct 16, 2012
Jan Carter
so how many zombie killer fans are out there?
Thanks Moose and Paul :)
Oct 17, 2012
tom white
the wife and enjoyed meeting y'all pink knife for the wife here soon
Oct 17, 2012
Jan Carter
Saw this video and thought i would share it
Oct 19, 2012
Patrik Ilijev
Thank you Jan. Watched this one couple of times back a year ago I did wanted to buy me a ka-bar from that lineup but didn't do it.
Oct 19, 2012
Terry Pitts
Oct 27, 2012
Terry Pitts
Oct 27, 2012
Jim Johnson
Nice piece
Oct 27, 2012
Robert Jump
Very very nice Ka-Bars
Oct 27, 2012
Terry Pitts
Thank you Robert.
Oct 28, 2012
Jan Carter
Terry,
Is that a newer piece or an older one?
Oct 29, 2012
Terry Pitts
Jan it was made in 1985.
Oct 29, 2012
Terry Pitts
Thank you Hog,Ive been collecting Ka-Bars for a while and this is only the second one Ive seen.
Oct 29, 2012
Jan Carter
This is a fair and honest review. Watch from his first impression to his how his opinion is formed within a three week period
Dec 30, 2012
Patrik Ilijev
My Ka-Bar ZK Kharon Zombie Killing Tanto.
Got it last year as a present from my friend.
Dec 30, 2012
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Craig Henry
Nice Ka-Bars Ivars!!
Dec 30, 2012
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Craig Henry
It's not much Ivars, but it's something...........
http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/knife-dating
Dec 30, 2012
Jan Carter
Patrick,
Thanks for sharing the ZK. Looks like one fine knife
Jan 4, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Jul 16, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Yes Steve, I really respect KaBar for the military support they have shown, now and many years in the past also. I think Korea deserves more respect than our country has shown. Thank you for all those who have served and fought in Korea, many of us will never forget.
Jul 30, 2013
William May
Ivars,...shoot me an email at: mikemay1957@gmail.com.....I might be able to help.
Mike
Aug 14, 2013
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
Ivars, I'll help you out. Let me know what you decide.
Aug 14, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Ka Bar Lo Stag Dogs Head
Aug 15, 2013
John McDowell
im a fan,i own the potbelly,baconmaker and becker camp 5.great knives.
Aug 23, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Here is my newest Dogs Head
Aug 29, 2013
In Memoriam
Robert Burris
A Ka-Bar never looked so good. You should post a picture of all 3 Dogs, that you have, Ken. I think it would make a great photo. I might do that with my 3 real old Hobo's.
Aug 29, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
I'd sure like to be there.
Oct 11, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
My new KaBar Canoe - Olean NY
Oct 20, 2013
Gary Nelson
Here is a really old KaBar folder model 1109
Oct 20, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
My newest KaBar - Canoe
Oct 22, 2013
Gary Nelson
I don't know how old it is. It is in good shape. Works as it should.
Oct 22, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Dogs in a row
Oct 28, 2013
Jim Johnson
Some great old KBs.I'd guess the yellow Canoe was about 1966
Oct 28, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Jan 8, 2014
Ken Spielvogel
Can anyone give a closer date on this knife - I get 1920-1952. Its Union Cut. Co. Olean NY

Apr 26, 2014
Jan Carter
Ka-Bar KBD Master Series introduced at The Shot Show
The KBD Master Series from Ka-Bar Knives is a set of cutters designed by custom knife-maker Mike Snody. Both the Snody Boss and Big Boss (pictured) are made with S35v stainless steel and come with high-grade, heavyweight JRE sheaths that feature grommet holes for lashing in any carry configuration. The Snody Boss has an overall length of 6 9/16 inches (blade is 3 ½ inches), while the Big Boss measures 9 inches (blade is 4 9/16 inches).
MSRP: Snoddy Boss - $157.99; Snoddy Big Boss - $217.54; ka-bar.com
Aug 27, 2014
Bruce McLain
Small K-Bar I found at junk shop for $7.00 had aloose pommel and missing 3 washers,replaced washers and reset handle
The origanal sheath has a ladies name on it "Marina Kelly " I know nothing about her or the knife. It is a small very well made knife .Perfect for a lady
Sep 1, 2014
John w schmidt
Oct 23, 2014
John w schmidt
Oct 23, 2014
Doug Garnes
Dec 9, 2014
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David Fenn
To my delight, when I opened the blade I sat the Ka-bar stamp! However, there aren't any more markings to speak of. I was hoping someone might have some insight for me. Trying to figure out when it was made etc. thanks!
http://imgur.com/FYYGvWP
http://imgur.com/ZnslsNj
Jul 12, 2015
Jim Johnson
It's a 2179L GRIZZLY! If it says KA-BAR it was made after 1923, but almost certainly Pre - WWII. Probably in the 30s .To be sure I'd need to see the tang stamp (s) does it still work? If you don't understand what I mean by that, it was originally a SwitchBlade. Looks a little beat up, but all things considered, not to bad.Still a Great piece.I'm not sure about current values,but if working & no chips, splits, dents or damage it would probably be worth between Five or Ten Thousand Bucks!
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Jul 12, 2015
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David Fenn
Jul 12, 2015