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KA-BAR KNIVES SINCE 1898 ~ BELT BUCKLE ~ Davy Crockett BIG BEAR HUNTER
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KA-BAR KNIVES SINCE 1898 ~ BELT BUCKLE ~ Davy Crockett BIG BEAR HUNTER
The KA-BAR Davy Crockett "Big Bear Hunter" belt buckle is a vintage collectible from the 1970s that commemorates the brand's legendary "kill-a-bear" origin story. These large, oval-style buckles typically feature high-relief Western imagery and were produced in Olean, New York, where KA-BAR is headquartered.
Design and Specifications
- Central Motif: A large, detailed grizzly bear head or a scene depicting a hunter and a bear.
- Dimensions: Measures 2 3/4" wide by 3 5/16 tall.
- Materials: Most variants are cast in solid brass with a gold-tone finish or silver-colored metal.
- Markings: The face typically includes the text "KA-BAR KNIVES SINCE 1898" and "OLEAN, N.Y."
Historical Significance
- Brand Origin: The buckle references the 1920s testimonial from an Alaskan hunter who used a Union Cutlery (later KA-BAR) knife to kill a grizzly bear. The company trademarked "KA-BAR" in 1924 as a phonetic abbreviation for "kill a bear".
- Legacy: While KA-BAR is most famous for its USMC Fighting/Utility Knife, these buckles represent the company's long-standing connection to American frontier and hunting heritage.
- Appears to have never been used/worn
- Condition is mint
- SKU:
- KBAR-BB-L54
- Shipping:
- $5.99 (Fixed Shipping Cost)
