KABAR Large Grizzly Vintage Stag Automatic knife

Vintage Kabar Big Grizzly switchblade made by Union Cutlery Co of Olean, NY sometime between 1923 and early 1950s and designated the (pattern) model #2179. The knife measures 5 1/2 inches closed and 9 11/16 inches open with genuine stag scales and brass liners & pins with nickel silver bolsters & button. It weighs in at a bit over half a pound and is a definitely handful. Considered by many to be the King of the American switchblades these knives are  highly sought after by collectors and are the focal point of many knife collections.

The blade is marked KABAR on the front and PAT. over Union Cutlery Co on the back of the tang thought both are incomplete due to wear. The blade is 94% full, or better and shiny with light scratches and a little spotting and is a bit short. The stag scales (handles) are in perfect condition with lots of character. The knife functions well with blade tip well below liners closed, opens strong with one hand and fair lockup with about 1/16" movement at the tip. Many of these end up with "tired" springs and don't open fully, but this one still has a strong spring and opens fully when the button is pressed! Here's your chance to own a legendary piece of American switchblade history! Rattles if shaken with blade open as most of these do. Overall VG+ condition.