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KaBar Dogs Head

I have been intrigued by the KaBar Dogs Head, and can find out little about them. I have heard that KaBar Knives are extremely hard to date.

The old ones are very expensive $200-500 and up. Wonder why they are so expensive? Are they rare? Not many around? I seem to see them at shows wherever I go. I sure would like one.

The Dogs Head have been re-introduced - I think in the '70's-and the new ones are very nice. I visited the Cutco/Kabar Cutlery in Olean, NY recently and saw a few.

What do you know about the Dogs Head? Any pictures to post here?

Here is my only one dated I think 70's - maybe 1984 - I think it was a Club Knife.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 4, 2013 at 18:44

Craig, yes they have some nice new ones.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on August 4, 2013 at 19:34

What year and pattern did Kabar, start using the Dogs Head pattern shield? Please and thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 4, 2013 at 20:48

Robert, I don't know, I know so little of the Dogs Head history and there seems to be little out there. Maybe some others will chime in.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on August 5, 2013 at 0:00

Here's some info -

.. the Union Cutlery Company tang stamp .. 1911~1951 .. then .. KA-BAR dog's head shield .. 1923~1951

From this discussion - http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/looking-for-info-on-an-...

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 5, 2013 at 7:06

Union Cutlery Co.
Olean, NY 1911-1951
KA-BAR brand 1923-1951
Wallace R. & Emerson Brown
Danforth Brown Manufacturer

KA-BAR Cutlery Co.
Olean, NY 1951-1966
KA-BAR brand since 1951
Danforth Brown d.1956
Manufacturer

Cole National Corp.
Cleveland and Solon, OH 1966-present
KA-BAR and KHYBER brands
Manufacturer at Olean, NY 1966-1977
Sold KA-BAR brand to Alcas 1996

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 5, 2013 at 7:07

This is some info from what Craig sent. This is the best for dating KaBar that I have seen. Thanks Craig.

Ken Spielvogel said:

Union Cutlery Co.
Olean, NY 1911-1951
KA-BAR brand 1923-1951
Wallace R. & Emerson Brown
Danforth Brown Manufacturer

KA-BAR Cutlery Co.
Olean, NY 1951-1966
KA-BAR brand since 1951
Danforth Brown d.1956
Manufacturer

Cole National Corp.
Cleveland and Solon, OH 1966-present
KA-BAR and KHYBER brands
Manufacturer at Olean, NY 1966-1977
Sold KA-BAR brand to Alcas 1996

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on August 5, 2013 at 17:14

You're welcome Ken! There's a lot of information here on iKC! It helps old farts like me that have only one brain cell left and can't remember where the bathroom is! I think I've forgotten three quarters of all the knife stuff I used to know like the back of my hand! LOL! (I don't know why I'm laughing)