Original U.S. WWII USMC Rare “Red Spacer” Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by PAL with Boyt 1943-Dated Leather Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns The CONMAR zipper shows heavy

The CONMAR zipper shows heavy wear but does still function

holds at half cock (but can be fired at half cock)

There is some light oxidation present on the steel body

First introduced in the early 19th century

he has shown a high degree of efficiency and dependability

Original U.S. WWII USMC Rare “Red Spacer” Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by PAL with Boyt 1943-Dated Leather Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns The CONMAR zipper shows heavyOriginal 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