Kabar 1207

[dlbleak]

This was given to me. Quick research shows that it could be Vietnam era but we’re produced up until 1980. It’s in very good condition and if was ever sharpened, it was done by someone who knew what they were doing. Any info you guys could give is appreciated.
The pommel is missing and I would like to have it repaired.

 

[dlbleak]

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

I have a serious question only because I heard it on a YouTube video once… is it pronounced “Kay-Bar” or is it pronounced “Kuhbar”?

Don’t laugh at me guys, I thought it was pronounced Kay-bar but whatever video I heard had me second guessing myself.

 

[retrieverman]

I would say it’s been sharpened due to the contour of the cutting edge of the blade, but I agree whoever sharpened it definitely knew what they were doing.

 

[Snattlerake]

Personally, I have always heard Kay -Bar.

 

[dlbleak]

After closer inspection, the blade looks like it was used to do some chopping. I got the edge mostly cleaned up though. I need to get a pommel from Jantz and shape it as close to the original as possible

 

[Bocephus123]

Heck K bar might send one for nothing!

 

[cowadle]

it weren't all shiny like that in vietnam. and i don't think the issue ones had that little colored part next to the pommel. but could have been purchased in a PX???

 

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

I have a serious question only because I heard it on a YouTube video once… is it pronounced “Kay-Bar” or is it pronounced “Kuhbar”?

Don’t laugh at me guys, I thought it was pronounced Kay-bar but whatever video I heard had me second guessing myself.

Yep it’s pronounced Kay-Bar. The official knife of the Marine Corps (at least when I was with them).

 

[Gunbuffer]

It comes from, at least I was told, that the design will
Kill (Kay) a bear (bar)