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

Description

WELCOME:
For your consideration:
is this rare vintage
Out Of Production "KIT  CARSON"  PROV.  R.I.  U.S.A.
hunting /skinning knife. The handsome
Imperial Bowie
has a
thick stag-like composite handle
and
reflective 5" Clip-point steel blade
.
The
1970's
short USA production run of this 9.5" bowie
features the famous
"KIT CARSON"...
making this
"TRAIL KNIFE"
series
rare and full of American history
.
This
Exceptional vintage hunting knife is no longer produced
and I believe the knife was possibly manufactured in
1973.
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:
This beautiful
USA  knife's steel blade
is
straight and has a pointed tip.
The
clip-point blade
is well designed for the hunter or outdoor enthusiast and is in "
Exceptionally Good Condition"
for its age.
The fixed blade is "
mirror-like"
and appears to have the
"original factory edge."
There is a handy
upswept notched thumb rest
which offers better blade control when in use 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 excellent 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
3/4" thick handle scales
are fastened with
3 secure Brass pins
and the well designed handle is in "
Exceptionally Good C
ondition"
for being decades old.
The 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
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
unique and one you can
proudly
own.
(Please see photos for details)
SHEATH
:
The vintage
leather sheath
is included with the
Kit Carson
hunting - skinning - survival knife. This companion
10" long sheath
has
secure rivets,  large
belt loop,   working fastening strap
with
metal snap,
and a
stiff throat area.
Although the
dark brown leather sheath
shows signs of handling/usage, surface scuffs, and some wear at the tip area, it holds the Bowie knife well.
(Please view photos for details)
This 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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(All descriptions reflect my honest evaluations of the item’s condition and appearance.  Please view photos carefully to determine your evaluation.)
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