US Utica CutCo Fighting Knife
Article about: I've got a few questions about my recent acquisition. Is this actually a Ka-Bar knife? I think this may have been issued post WWII, am I correct? If so, how old is it exactly? I can't find a
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Says 'Utica', so no, not a Ka-Bar - but all Mark 2 knives
are generally known as Ka-Bars, whether made by
that company or not.
I believe your knife is Vietnam era, due to the
7 rivet sheath and the fungicidal treatment
to the leather.........
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Isn't the reason the leather is this dark from aging?
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This is a post War Mark 2.
If it has a US over the maker's mark it is post WWII.
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