VINTAGE RARE 70s KIT CARSON TRAIL KNIFE 9.5" IMPERIAL USA SURVIVAL HUNTING BOWIE

Description

WELCOME:
For your consideration:
is this rare
Out Of Production "KIT  CARSON"  PROV.  R.I.  U.S.A.
Hunting - Skinning - Survival Knife
that measures 9.5" inch long.
The handsome
Imperial Bowie
has a
thick stag-like composite handle
and
reflective 5" Clip-point steel blade
.  The vintage steel blade is
"mirror-like"
and appears to still have the
"Original Factory Edge"
The
1970's
USA's short production run of this bowie
features the famous American -
"KIT CARSON"...
thus making this
"TRAIL KNIFE"
series
rare and full of American history
.
One
Exceptionally Good Condition hunting knife that is no longer produced
and I believe was manufactured in
1973.
The
companion Leather Sheath is included with this
stunning Imperial USA knife,
and the combo is from my personal collection.
HISTORY:
"BORN ON CHRISTMAS EVE IN 1809, CHRISTOPHER (AKA "KIT") CARSON WAS RAISED ON THE RUGGED MISSOURI FRONTIER.  BY AGE 30, HE HAD ALREADY BECOME RENOWNED AS A TRAPPER,  HUNTER AND TRAIL GUIDE.  HIS FAME RIVALED EVEN THAT OF DANIAL BOONE, WHO LIVED ALMOST A CENTURY EARLIER.
THROUGH THE YEARS OF TRIAL-AND-ERROR IN THE WILDERNESS,  KIT CARSON EVENTUALLY DEVELOPED A RUGGED,  SWEET-CUTTING SHEATH KNIFE IDEALLY SUITED TO THE RIGORS OF OUTDOORS LIFE  -  A KNIFE WITH PERFECT BALANCE, "A FIST-FULL OF HANDLE"  AND THE MOST FUNCTIONAL BLADE SHAPE.
HERE IS A PRIZED ADDITION TO ANY EARLY AMERICAN COLLECTION.  A SYMBOL OF A YOUNG, VIBRANT,  GROWING NATION.   JUST AS PRACTICAL FOR TODAY'S SPORTSMEN AS IT WAS IN  "KIT CARSON'S TIME"!
THIS KNIFE IS ANOTHER IN THE DISTINCTIVE SERIES OF  "AUTHENTIC REPRODUCTIONS"
CRAFTED IN PROVIDENCE, R.I. BY THE IMPERIAL-KNIFE COMPANY, INC.
THE WORLD'S LARGEST
KNIFE MAKER!"
(Above history material is from the original 1970's papers that came with the Kit Carson knife, I believe. But the original papers and sharpening     instructions are not included with the auction.)
SIZE:
T
he overall length is:
9  1/2"
inches
The blade measures:
5"
inches
TRADEMARKS
The blade is stamped:
Kit  Carson
IMPERIAL
PROV. R.I.  U.S.A.
B
LADE:
The
USA  knife's reflective steel blade
is
straight
with a a
pointed tip,
and there are
No blade edge nicks
.
This
clip-point blade
is well designed for the hunter or outdoor enthusiast and is in "
Exceptionally Good Condition"
for its age. There are only a few tiny micro-size age specks which is normal for being
produced in the 1970's.
The fixed blade is
"M
irror-like"
and appears to have the
"Original Factory Edge."
There is a handy
upswept notched thumb rest
which offers better blade control in the field. The bright steel blade has an added factory feature of the etched
Kit Carson signature in script writing.
This
"Out of Production "Kit Carson" Trail S
eries
knife feels heavy
for its size,
well balanced,
and
secure, when held in your hand.
HANDLE
The
E
xcellent vintage handle
capture the look and feel of jigged/bone stag/antler, but is constructed from a beautiful composite or synthetic material.
These durable and
thick handle scales
are fastened with
3 secure Brass pins
and the well designed handle is in
"Near
Mint
C
ondition"
which is amazing for being decades old.
This beautiful
Trail Knife handle
is crafted to be
easy to hold
and features a
finger groove design
for a
secure grip.
The
heavy duty Brass finger guard is shiny
and measures 1  1/2" long by 3/4" wide.  The handle's butt end width is 1  1/14" wide by 3/4" thick and the handle has
No Chips or Cracks.
With  handsome
handle scales
offering
rich color tones & desirable jigged bone appearance textures,
this Kit Carson Imperial Bowie is
not only unique, but one you can
proudly
own and carry.
(Please see photos for details)
SHEATH
:
The
vintage
leather sheath
is
included
with the
Kit Carson
hunting / skinning Bowie.  This
companion
10" long sheath
has
intact stitching,
secure rivets,  large
belt loop,   working fastening strap
with
metal snap,
and a
stiff throat area.
I believe the
light brown leather sheath is Original
and it only has a few light signs of handling or faint surface scuffs. The sheath fits the KIT CARSON knife like a glove and offers secure carrying.
This great
Bowie
knife and sheath combo
are just waiting for the right person to appreciate their early history and make them their own.
(Please view photos for details)
The USA
Kit Carson TRAIL KNIFE
Series will
make a welcomed addition for the collector, or outdoorsman in your family!
This knife has
a lot of character and vintage appeal....with that slight "patina of time" appearance not yet achieved with newer knives.
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