Anybody know what type of ka bar this is?

Looks like a classic skinner. Not sure of the model though. Nice find!
 
I've seen those on ebay a few times. They're an old pattern with an aluminum handle. I'm sure Toooj'll chime in sometime soon with more info.
 
erik,

You have a KA-BAR Model #2000. circa 1923-30; Give or take a few years. Aluminum hollow handle with a compass in the cap. There was also a hard rubber handled version (#3000) and aluminum and rubber handled versions of the #71 blade shape (clip point, blood groove and saber grind) (#2071, #3071)
Hope this helps.

Best Regards,



Paul Tsujimoto
Sr Eng
Prod Dev and Qual
KA-BAR Knives
 
Toooj said:
erik,

You have a KA-BAR Model #2000. circa 1923-30; Give or take a few years. Aluminum hollow handle with a compass in the cap. There was also a hard rubber handled version (#3000) and aluminum and rubber handled versions of the #71 blade shape (clip point, blood groove and saber grind) (#2071, #3071)
Hope this helps.

Best Regards,



Paul Tsujimoto
Sr Eng
Prod Dev and Qual
KA-BAR Knives
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Sounds like a heck of a find. I think I need to keep my eyes open for one of these.
 
I am now the proud(?) owner of the KA-Bar being discussed. It has holes in the handles (as the photo shows). I believe the holes should be plugged or welded or the matches could get wet. Seller Erik stated holes are for a lanyard but I doubt that's the case. Reckon I ought to keep it anyway (paid $44)?

Question is: has it's value decreased substantially because of the holes in the handle?
Thank you
 
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The hole's will decrease value lower left corner is the same style knife or the matches will get wet 2nd picture shows the hole area drilled out on your's
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