Birdshot #3616 Regulator, Life Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I would like to buy a WWII vintage Ka-Bar Navy fighting knife. This is the knife carried by Navy pilots. My dad was a PBM flying boat pilot in WWII and carried one. Somehow, it got lost or stolen and I would like to replace it. There were several makers but I need thee Ka-Bar brand only. It should have a leather sheath. Let me know what you have. Birdshot mdaly@everestk.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebondman Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I would like to buy a WWII vintage Ka-Bar Navy fighting knife. This is the knife carried by Navy pilots. My dad was a PBM flying boat pilot in WWII and carried one. Somehow, it got lost or stolen and I would like to replace it. There were several makers but I need thee Ka-Bar brand only. It should have a leather sheath. Let me know what you have. Birdshot mdaly@everestk.net I have one but it's in poor condition. The hilt and handle are tight but the blade is chipped at the tip. The leather sheath has "trench art" carved on the front. Let me know if you are interested. $50 plus 8.00 shipping priority mail. -BILL 314-921-4988 http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu214/thebondman96/wwIIkabar003.jpg http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu214/thebondman96/wwIIkabar002.jpg http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu214/thebondman96/wwIIkabar001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdshot #3616 Regulator, Life Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Bondman, Thanks for the offer but I think I will pass. A damaged blade is just too hard to repair or reshape. Birdshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 pm you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 If your looking for an original USN KBAR and sheat. To avoid a recent made or repro. The blade will be marked (actually blade guard) Kabar Olean NY.(not KBar) The sheath for the Navy should be a hard cased like the bayonets rather then leather, fiberglass, and will be marked USN MK1 Nord-8114 BM Co, This was the standard issue sheat for the knife for the Navy, though some did receave the leather sheat. MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdshot #3616 Regulator, Life Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have held Dad's knife many times. ItI has gone missing from his house only recently. It was marked USN and MK II. All of he KABAR knives issued to his squadron were MK II and issued in leather sheathes. Birdshot edited for poor spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Younger Requlator Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 http://militariawwii.com/ww-ii-usmc-usn-mk-2-kabar-ka-bar-fighting-utility-knife Birdshot-they are out there. I'll see if I can assist you in your hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Younger Requlator Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Check on EBAY. Lots of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Willi Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have one I bought on here about 10 years ago. I bought it because of the story. This is the very shor version the guy said he was on a chopper flight crew in nam. The chopper got hit and the plane was going down and they had to bale out. He said one of the wounded crew member took out the knife and stuck it in the seat and said take this when you go. This guy claimed he removed if from the seat and used to to keep him alive for 10 days in the jungle. He said he got it with out the sheath. He said he had PTSD and wasa told by his doctor to get rid of the knife. He also needed money and was asking way morre than I would pay for the knife. I bought it from him because of the story. I figured if it was a lie it was a good one and if it was the truth I needed to help this guy out Your story is also a good so if you want the knife make me an offer of what you want to pay. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlefork Bob, SASS #53945 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I have one, My uncle carried it for 30 days on Iwo Jima. It's not for sale. sorry. Oh, and it's not the Navy version either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdshot #3616 Regulator, Life Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Wild Willie, I would love to see a photo of you knife, if possible, could you send photos to mdaly@everestkc.net. I really like the story that goes with the knife. I have looked on Ebay. There are some obvious fakes and some new knives and it is VERY hard to tell a fake from a real WWII knife without holding the knife in hand. There is quite a little industry faking WWII items including knives. I have looked for a Fairbairn-Sykes British knife but too many fakes on Ebay to risk it. Birdshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdshot #3616 Regulator, Life Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Country Wildman, I have not received a PM from you. For some reason, the whole PM thing does not seem to work for me. Try Email mdaly@everestkc.net Birdshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 This is a pretty nice example............ and legit....Not KABAR, but same military spec made by Camillus. Most folks called them "KABARS' no matter who made them..... Not my auction, just passing it on. I try not to shop for these things very often.......got an addiction for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Willi Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I am on the road right now will get you some pics when I get home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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