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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Are All New KA-BAR Knives Of About The Same Value?

Posted: 4/27/2021 12:49:51 PM EDT

I found a NIB KA-BAR USMC knife today ($30.00) and was wondering if the older "new" KA-BARs are worth anymore than the current production examples? I've not really kept-up with them since they were not a issue knife.

If the paperwork print dates are anything to go by it looks like this one is from the early 1990s.

The box is sort of moldy.

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Posted: 4/27/2021 1:11:21 PM EDT

[#1]

Worth more than $30 but not collectible at all. I think they go for $60 now?

Posted: 5/2/2021 9:53:50 PM EDT

[#2]

They came in that same box in 1984. I think they cost more than that then if I recall correctly.

Posted: 6/12/2021 11:29:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Old thread I know, but the OPs knife is exactly what I got with my Ka Bar when I bought it in early 1989. I know they aren’t worth anything but I regret throwing the box away along with all that other stuff with it.

Posted: 6/12/2021 8:29:56 PM EDT

[#4]

Is the finish on the OP's knife powder coating or parkerizing?

Paladin

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Are All New KA-BAR Knives Of About The Same Value?

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