Recommendation? KA-BAR 1930s - 1940's What is it & Need new handle?

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Shadman

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My father in law passed down an old KA-BAR to me that my wife says he never went anywhere without out it. The handle was old leather replacement and electrical tape. I want to replace the handle and give it to my step son. I think it was actually my grandfather-inlaws to tell you the truth. I'm attaching photo's of the stamp and knife, if anyone could enlighten me on the model and age for sure it would be appreciated. I would also like to ask for suggestions on what to do about the handle, I haven't been able to find an exact replacement so I was thinking stag. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated, my step-son will charish this for sure.

Stamp on one side: KA-BAR REG U.S. PAT OFF
Stamp on other side: UNION CUT. CO OLEAN, N.Y.
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I'd clean it up with ballistol very gently and make the end of the handle out of leather, while keeping what's left intact. Also give it a sharpening, an obsessive, extremely gentle one just to make it razor sharp without grinding any material away.
 
There's also a Ka-Bar forum here, they'll probably be able to help out with the model and age, and I'm sure they'd love to give you some tips for fixing it up.
 
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