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Up for sale is a vintage late-1960s Ka-Bar Knives sales catalog bundle with original factory documentation and a matching vintage folding fish knife.Lot Includes:
Original Vintage Ka-Bar Catalog: Features fixed blades, pocket knives, and hunting cutlery, including celebrity endorsement by \"Gadabout\" Gaddis (\"The Flying Fisherman\").Cole National Letterhead & Price List: Includes the official consumer price list and a factory letter referencing local San Antonio, TX dealer Food Way on S. W.W. White Rd.2-Blade Folding Fish Knife: A vintage 5-inch toothpick-style folding fish knife with a main clip blade and scaler/disgorger blade with yellow handles (unmarked/no brand stamp visible; closely matches the Ka-Bar Model 1128-8 pattern in the catalog).Condition:
Paperwork is in clean vintage condition with light edge wear and original fold marks.
Knife shows typical vintage patina and minor surface wear; blades open smoothly.Please review high-resolution photos for exact condition.Time Period & History
Era: Late 1960s to Early 1970s (circa 1966–1972).
Corporate Background: Cole National Corporation acquired Ka-Bar in 1966 and relocated operations to Cleveland, Ohio.
The endorsement page features TV personality \"Gadabout\" Gaddis (\"The Flying Fisherman\"), whose syndicated fishing show was heavily promoted by Ka-Bar during the late 1960s.Local San Antonio Provenance: The included cover letter features a handwritten reference to local dealer Food Way at 1734 S. W.W. White Rd., San Antonio, TX 78214.Incorporating this local Texas retail history adds a compelling story for regional or store-memorabilia collectors.
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