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I don't think its very rare or unusual, but it's pretty old and quite cool.
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Is that a Cattaraugus 225Q? If so, here is one that I completely tore down and rebuilt.
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Okay Ducktape,
Your knife is a Union Cutlery Model #598. They came in 5" and 6" lengths. Me thinks you have the 5" blade so it is #598-5
They were produced under the KA-BAR and Olcut brands. Circa 1927-45. The original pommel was a shaped aluminum cap. The colored fiber and brass spacer configuration near the guard was repeated next to the pommel.
Seems to be in pretty good shape. Due to the "new" pommel there probably isn't much value but it will be a good user.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Paul Tsujimoto
Sr Eng
Prod Dev and Qual
KA-BAR Knives
What in the name of all that's holy is that? Very cool.
I've yet to see another of these in personand further I've yet to hear of anyone else who EDCs it if they even own it.
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Nobody knows what this is? I am very curious.