The true queen of ALL KA-BAR fixed blad knives!!

[gunsil]

This is model number 762 (the 7 denotes genuine mother of pearl) with the larger 5&1/2 inch blade. It was also available in a 4&1/2 inch blade. Very rare, and the queen of my extensive collection of antique Union Cut Co. and KA-BAR fixed blade knives. These were the only factory made hunting knives with pearl handles made by any company. Enjoy the photos!!

 

[orca8589]

Cool! I'm first on the passaround list! Can't wait to check this one out!

Seriously, there's some nice looking fire in that MOP. :thumbup: Thanks for sharing.

~Chris

 

[gunsil]

Thanks Chris, it's from the mid-late 1920s and the name in the catalog was "FAITHFUL". They were also available in bone stag and stag over the period of production. Sadly I didn't get a sheath with this one, and haven't found a proper sheath in as good condition as the knife.

 

[orca8589]

Keep looking for the sheath, sooner or later one will turn up. I see ratty knives occasionally with really nice sheaths, and vise-versa.

~Chris

 

[gunsil]

Keep looking for the sheath, sooner or later one will turn up. I see ratty knives occasionally with really nice sheaths, and vise-versa.

~Chris

I have probably 200 Union Cut and KA-BAR antique hunting knives, have had the pictured one for 15 years, go to a lot of knife shows, watch ebay, and still haven't found the proper sheath. It isn't a real common model and a rare length, and many of the early knives had sheaths that were knife-specific so any old KA-BAR sheath would be incorrect even if it fit the blade length. I am still looking though.

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

That's a beauty! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mack]

Wow. I never knew anything like this existed. Thanks for sharing.

 

[gunsil]

Here's a couple of shots of the smaller 4&1/2" blade 762 with the rare optional fancy sheath. Thanks guys for the compliments on the big one!! This one's not mint like it's big brother, but still one beautiful knife!!

 

[gunsil]

And here's a more worn 4&1/2 incher which is an early one with the model numbers on the guard. It also has a faint etch of the original purchaser's name. Union Cut/KA-BAR would do personalized or company name etches quite often.