Info. on 1990 KA-BAR Club knife

[AFAustin]

I am a traditional fan but I'm not knowledgeable about KA-BARs so I hope someone can help me.

I just acquired a large jack (4" closed and quite stout at 4.1 oz.) pictured below. It is a very nice knife.

I'm hoping to learn more about it, in particular the type of blade steel it has. It is obviously stainless but beyond that I know not.

Etched on the main blade is "KA-BAR K CLUB", "1990", "LO", and "LIMITED EDITION", and on the reverse tang of the main is "KL090". The secondary blade has "102" on the tang.

Any info. would be much appreciated.

Andrew

 

[nutoknives]

The Green smooth bone limited edition knife is 1 of 480 yours being #102, most club knives where done by Queen and Case and no mention in the literature about the steel will have to wait for our Ka-Bar expert on that one, knife also referred to as the new shape Bent Barlow and only sold as a pair. Run of 500 was to be done but final number only 480. Nice Knife Andrew and hope that helps

 

[TBL]

I have no info on it, but DAMN! that green bone is sexy. Nice piece!

 

[AFAustin]

Thanks, gents. That is helpful and I do like this one.

Andrew

OP edited to substitute a clearer pic.

 

[AFAustin]

Well, I found a little more info. here (post #11) to add to what nutoknives kindly provided: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1043923-Barlows-for-Dog-Lovers-Ka-Bar-Lo!!! The jade green version (mine) is smooth bone, and I believe the blue companion version was jigged bone.

So "Bent Barlow" it is. Still no info. on the blade steel, though.

Andrew