Ka-Bar 2750 Short Dagger

[Retired W4]

After reading S&Wchad's thread on pilot survival knives I went down to see if I had any from RVN. Didn't find any old ones but I did uncover this. I don't remember anything about it, including when or where I got it, but I think it's pretty cool, It is marked Stainless...Japan. The rivets are interesting, as shown in the close up.

 

[lihpster]

I'd buy that for a dollar.

 

[Retired W4]

I'd buy that for a dollar.

SOLD! Just kidding.

 

[Racer X]

I've got one of those. Mine came as a close-out direct from Ka Bar. I was a member of their Collectors Club, back in the 90s, and they e-mailed out monthly a list of soon to be discontinued models at a steep discount.

 

[Retired W4]

I've got one of those. Mine came as a close-out direct from Ka Bar. I was a member of their Collectors Club, back in the 90s, and they e-mailed out monthly a list of soon to be discontinued models at a steep discount.

I've seen some listings on the interwewb for around $135, but no one had them available. I'm wondering about current value.? Any ideas?

 

[Flattop5]

Big money says that Kabar knife was made in Seki Japan, possibly by Hattori. I'll bet it's a good knife. Worth? Maybe $125.00 to $150.00 dollars.


[[ Late edit:

"This is scarce Compass Industries boot knife from Seki, Japan circa 1980. Tak Fukuta made these for C.I. and today they are difficult to find. Similar to the Ka-Bar 2750, also made by Fukuta at same time period. Has a stainless steel blade with textured composite handle. Unused by the consumer, but with shelf wear/aging. Comes with boot clip sheath. Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Knife Maker's Guild, and apprentice to Bob Loveless."

Vtg Compass C.I. 511 Fukuta Seki Japan Fixed Blade Dagger Boot Knife & Sheath - ePrague, LLC ]]



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[TheHobbyist]

I have the same one and up to now, have never ran into someone else who owned one as well.

The rivets are a homage to the family Mon of the royal family of Japan.

The Chrysanthemum Seal, Chrysanthemum Flower Seal or Imperial chrysanthemum emblem, is one of the national seals and a crest used by the Emperor of Japan and members of the Imperial Family.

 

[Goblin]

It’s design is similar to this one. Even the sheath, which I can’t locate at this moment. I believe this is a Gerber, but it’s not marked as such.

 

[Flattop5]

It’s design is similar to this one. Even the sheath, which I can’t locate at this moment. I believe this is a Gerber, but it’s not marked as such.

No, that is a Jet-Aer Knife, Model G96, Number 7003 Boot Knife

Jet-Aer Knives G96 Model 7003 Boot Knife - KLC14154 | Cutting Edge


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[AJ]

I have a Gerber that I carried on active duty. Will get a picture of it and post it.

 

[Onomea]

Late member TexasStar explained that the classic, double-edged dagger design has been found in tombs from ancient Egypt, and thus dates back thousands of years. Many variations, of course, but the basic design is ancient.

(Tried to find his post on the topic, but could not.)

 

[AJ]

I have a Gerber that I carried on active duty. Will get a picture of it and post it.

As promised my Gerber that looks like the short Ka-Bar. I also own two full sized USMC Ka-Bars(of course!).

 

[Retired W4]

As promised my Gerber that looks like the short Ka-Bar. I also own two full sized USMC Ka-Bars(of course!).

I've always been a fan of the Mk 1 Gerber. Great dagger/boot knife.

 

[JohnRippert]

Have a old Western boot knife of the same style that I picked up back in the '90s IIRC.

 

[TheHobbyist]

Late member TexasStar explained that the classic, double-edged dagger design has been found in tombs from ancient Egypt, and thus dates back thousands of years. Many variations, of course, but the basic design is ancient.

(Tried to find his post on the topic, but could not.)

Being a member here for a few years, you somewhat develop a connection so to speak, with the good folks who visit here. Although my join date is what it is, was here for several years prior. My point is that, while the years come and go, I sincerely wish the best for all here and am saddened when I learn we lost a person who shared our hobby. I may have forgot, but this is the first time I recall the news of TexasStar.

As to his supposition, while I am not an absolute authority, I can guarantee from my studies he most correct. Reviewing history in a multitude of cultures, supports this statement. Best, TH.

 

[Onomea]

I was spelling his handle wrong. It's two full words, Texas Star:

The basic design of Randall Model 2 is much like one of the daggers found in King Tut's tomb.

I suspect that W.D. Randall had seen photos of that dagger. I doubt that Fairbairn or Applegate contributed that "stepped" look to the blade, like a spear point.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=140750411

Yes, we miss our absent comrades. Especially those among us who are perhaps particularly irascible, opinionated and wonderfully knowledgeable make a strong impression on us and are sorely missed when they move on, I think...

We are the poorer for his absence.