KA-BAR 1235 from the 70s?

[team199]

Does anyone know anything about this little knife? This was given to me by a friend a while back. I found one on Etsy from a guy who’s selling them for $277 and he says they’re from the 70s. I just want to know more about it, I may post it on the exchange. I have no use for it and have never owned a KA-BAR. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[zfJames]

They're still sold: https://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/54

I don't think we can give valuations...

 

[team199]

They're still sold: https://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/54

I don't think we can give valuations...

Thanks for the reply. That’s a totally different knife in that link. I am aware that they have a new model 1235 but this knife is very small and seems to be pretty old and somewhat crudely made.

 

[zfJames]

Thanks for the reply. That’s a totally different knife in that link. I am aware that they have a new model 1235 but this knife is very small and seems to be pretty old and somewhat crudely made.

Hmmm... It could always be a fake as well. It seems odd to me that the KABAR markings have such a weird font. I'm not an expert in KABAR knife identification though, so that's just my 0.05 cent's worth.

 

[gunsil]

Knife is real, looks like a 1970s era knife. Etsy guy is NUTS, these usually go in the 30 or less dollar range, more user value than collector value.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

team199 If G gunsil said it. Trust what he says 1000%

 

[1066vik]

looks a lot like the current model 1232

 

[team199]

Okay thanks a lot guys! I would rather it go to someone who collects them. I’ll put it up on the exchange later. I may even give it away.

 

[team199]

looks a lot like the current model 1232

You’re right, looks just like it, it’s just an older made in USA version.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

You’re right, looks just like it, it’s just an older made in USA version.

1066vik Is a wealth of knowledge also. Lets just say you came to the right place for sure.