Most people know of the Ka-Bar, but Im partial to the Cattaraugus, as I never cared much for the spindly cross guard of most generic WWII Ka-Bars. Just a personal preference of course.
Cattaraugus made quality knives for decades and this mass-produced utility/fighter is no exception.
Stacked leather washer grip still holds up nicely and the thick blade is in fine shape.
I found it in very dirty condition and sans sheath for next to nothing at a gun show. It cleaned up very nicely and is in fine condition overall. I just brushed off the grime and lightly went at some surface rust spots with a brass pad. Then oiled the blade lightly. Apart from that, Ill leave it as is.