Bought this today for $50. I know nothing about kabar. First thought was that the scabbard was a repo or aftermarket. I think the knife is WWII but not sure at all. Any info would be appreciated.
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Bought this today for $50. I know nothing about kabar. First thought was that the scabbard was a repo or aftermarket. I think the knife is WWII but not sure at all. Any info would be appreciated.
From the pictures you have a USN issued Mk2 knife. Who is the manufacturer? The sheath doesn't look issue.
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This link might help
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/foru...he-ww2-ka-bar/
The sheath is an early one piece type that were made for the Mark 2 knives. But since it’s an early sheath it probably would have been originally issued with a WWII blade, marked rather than guard marked, Mark 2.
Knife appears to have the early heavy pommel.
Thanks for all the info. It was a lucky flea market buy and I am glad to know more about it.