CFM tsunkasapa Posted June 26 CFM Report Posted June 26 I put the antler handle on this vintage Kabar about 45 years ago for my friend John. The original stacked leather handle was beyond saving. When John passed back in 2024, I got the knife. It has its original WWII sheath, but is in rather rough shape after 80 years +/-. So, I did this one to give it a new home. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 26 CFM Report Posted June 26 Dang, that's a dandy!! You did great on both the handle and the sheath, it's an awesome sheath for an awesome Kabar!! Man, the stories it could tell. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members JDFred Posted June 26 Members Report Posted June 26 Nicely done it looks like it’s ready for the next 80+ years. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted June 26 Members Report Posted June 26 Really a nice sheath - well done! I love the MK2 knifes (no matter the manufacturer). Just wondering - is you knife probably marked "Robeson" on the other side? Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
CFM tsunkasapa Posted June 26 Author CFM Report Posted June 26 1 hour ago, Constabulary said: Really a nice sheath - well done! I love the MK2 knifes (no matter the manufacturer). Just wondering - is you knife probably marked "Robeson" on the other side? No, it is a Kabar brand, Olean, NY Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members DoogMeister Posted June 26 Members Report Posted June 26 very nice. I'm glad you saw fit to give it both the new grip and sheath. Too many would have simply tossed it in favor of something new and shiny. The memories of your friend are deserving of this. Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted June 26 Author CFM Report Posted June 26 5 hours ago, DoogMeister said: very nice. I'm glad you saw fit to give it both the new grip and sheath. Too many would have simply tossed it in favor of something new and shiny. The memories of your friend are deserving of this. John was my best friend since we were 12 years old. We mis-spent our youth, growing up in the 60s. Losing him and my wife in one year has been a very hard thing to deal with. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members MarshalWill Posted July 10 Members Report Posted July 10 First rate! Very good job on both pieces. The new handle does the Kabar justice. Quote
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