Original U.S. Pre-WWII Era “Commercial” Union Cutlery Model #2071-6 Aluminum Hollow Handle Kabar Survival Knife With Original Matches, Pommel Compass and Leather Sheath - Circa 1930s British Ordnance The sword and fittings replicate

The sword and fittings replicate those on the full size examples

on their vehicles

Of possible interest the right side of the wood grip bears eight hash marks with another four on the left side

means "Everywhere"

which is exceedingly ornate

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Era “Commercial” Union Cutlery Model #2071-6 Aluminum Hollow Handle Kabar Survival Knife With Original Matches, Pommel Compass and Leather Sheath - Circa 1930s British Ordnance The sword and fittings replicateOriginal Item: Only One Available. The originator of the KA BAR trademark, Union Cutlery Co, began using the name in 1923, having received a letter from a fur trapper who had used the knife to kill a wounded bear which attacked him when his rifle jammed. According to company records, the letter was only partially legible; "ka bar" could be read, as fragments of the phrase "kill a bear". In 1923, the company adopted the name Ka Bar from the "bear