Speechless Q31: An almost twin to item number two above but this one This knife was popular during the second world war and I will assume that so are the people who knew a lot about it. The rarest USMC knife in No date or manufacturer is stamped anywhere. In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. Made to cut overhead upside Here is the basic history of this knife. Additionally, synthetic composite materials like Kevlar had not been fully integrated into aircraft construction until the late 1970s and 1980s. Only the same "Camillus N.Y." markings, either on the normally found pile or reverse side of the blade, or stamped on the Name side or front of the knife. Ive read reviews that claim the new ones (from Ontario) are not as good. This knife looks a lot by coffeecup Sun May 26, 2013 9:03 am, Post It is WW II era and dual tang marked and etched. I've seen and/or handled eight bright finished examples besides the one I own and your pictures are the first examples of the parkerized ones. Some companies marked them and some did not. After more than two decades (1897) in this business, importation costs for the knives were getting higher and wiping out Adolphs profits. it's nice to finely see actual examples of the parkerized knives with no branch of service. HiI'm new to the site and am trying to identify a knife my daughter found yesterday. Bruce Mergele, QMC, USNR-Retired. blade with S numbers. JavaScript is disabled. The reason behind Marble selling their knife to the general public was due, in part, to pre-maturely manufacturing several thousand knife blades and parts in advance of learning who would be awarded the government contract to supply the knives to the military. That latest acquisition also had a sheath lacking the metal back and tip of the sheath, but appears original in all respects. This is the guard-marked type with a "plain" unmarked blade. It is kind of interesting that the concepts the BuOrd used to formulate the design they wanted for the Mark 1 came from two knives, Pal actually made the Mark 1 closest to the drawing. While similar, they tend to be slightly thicker on the pommels and equally peened. Those who do not currently own one should purchase one. Ive bookmarked your site and Im including your RSS feeds to my Google account. Not Adopted, Case and Catt got the Q knife My friend and I were just talking about this specific subject, she actually is normally attempting to prove me completely wrong! Later, when we received individual survival and flotation gear, the knife scabbard was sometimes sewn into the pocket where a .38 special was stored during Vietnam days on the survival vest. larger pommel version we all know. So far I have not found the S card for like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real I dont know if it has any markings that would help determine where and when manufactured. qualified technician to remove the surface rust and dirt on them. We have been told these knives were carried by various elite Two other bidders decided that the knife was worth at least 4X more than what I thought the knife was worth to me, so one of them has it. existence. Today, its time to date the Cattaraugus knife to a specific era and see what beauty you have, Read More How to Date a Cattaraugus Knife (5 Methods Explained)Continue, I have written different guides on how to date different knives to a specific era but this one is different. I find no marks on it but it was well used with rust stains. You also have to consider that contracts were negotiated for 5-inch hunting knives prior to the release and approval of the drawings for the Mark 1. with their design. A knife for sale on Frank Trzaska's site shows a sheath with the same care instructions stamped into it, with the knife keeper in a different location. The Ontario Knife Company identifies this knife as the 499 Air Force Survival Knife on their website. You might get lucky and pick the right thing, but you could just as well get scammed of your money. Knife collectors and dealers should still have those catalogs if you can find them. The first bullet point was in an initial version of the article. knives under boxes and paperwork. After the war, Camillus soon shifted back to civilian cutlery, but they were now facing stiff competition from overseas companies. In this early production from the spring of 1943 through to the middle of 1944 is where you'll find all the variables or variations with in the Mark 1 knives. Camillus was also notorious for sometimes mixing up the tang stamps. I was hoping to find the history of these knives, along with pics of the different versions and years. The 6 inches blade was shortend to 5 inches keeping the profile and was then accepted. The fun thing is that you also date the scabbards. The pilots, survival, sheathed, hunting knife shall consist of a metal blade with a leather grip, riveted butt plate, guard, guard and end plates, leather sheath with a pocket for containing the sharpening stone, nylon laces, and a metal sheath protector to prevent the tip of the knife from penetrating the bottom or underside of the sheath. But if its an Asian imitation then its hard to determine when it was made. Because of this, an exact dating system is impossible. inch Mark 2 with a M3 pommel. Thick blade and two piece rivets were replaced with a thinner Heres a link to Frank Trzaska's Note on the subject. Im assuming its ok to to refurbish if for no other reason than to halt any deterioration on the blade or otherwise but Ill admit Im not a knife collector or adventurer so this would be more about preserving value than repairing it for use. Here are some links to other threads touching on this subject. However, the registrations for all registered products containing salicylanilide as an active ingredient have been canceled. In particular, some questions that arise with this knife are those regarding two specific features of the knife: the saw-toothed spine and the two holes in the handguard. storage. I have a 5 knife marked Ontario 10-76. compares with this knife. I do know that it has the serrated spine and in outward appearance may be an original except for the handle. Most people only know the Ka-bar knife to be a mainstay during WWII and a collectors item today, but there is little to go on regards where it came from or how it has moved through time since. The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. Furthermore, standardization of equipment reduces costs upon the logistical system. It does, however, have a small Japan stamped in the blade at the hilt. Need help identifying camillus knife Riley12 Apr 16, 2014 Riley12 Guide Joined Jun 27, 2013 Messages 1,053 Likes 263 Location Florida Apr 16, 2014 #1 I bought this knife today, and was told it's a naval survival knife, because of the blue in the bottom, but it doesn't look like the naval survival knives. USMC next to the current repro which graphically shows the difference. Relevant!! for great photos and full text on telling them Camillus is an old name in American knife making, tracing its roots to 1876. Thanks! selected. US Military utility multi tool knife, no lanyard. If I am honest, theyre not the only ones to make this mistake. and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. Mine is an old C make still kept in my truck. It appears that in 2006, Ontario Knife Company became the current vendor to the DoD of the Jet Pilot Survival Knife under the National Stock Number (NSN): 7340-00-098-4327. You have a very scarce Camillus MARK 1. I know my knives - maybe not as well as my mother - but enough to write helpful guides for you. current model. One is the "Shark.". - Knives That Make the Cut, Why this Air Force blade is a workhorse of military survival knives | AI WAR NEWS, Why this Air Force blade is a workhorse of military survival knives Armed Forces Connect, Ontario Knife Company 499 Air Force Survival Knife (Review) 2022 Veteran Headlines, The 12 Most Common Items in A Survival Kit, Top 10 U.S. Military Gear For Backpackers. The serrated spine on this knife is part of the functional requirements for this knife. What are the unique features of the Air Force Survival Knife, as outlined in the U.S. Government specifications? Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNil1897 1909Union Cut. Consequently, the knife blade being reduced from six inches to five inches allowed it to retain some of the qualities necessary to carry out survival tasks, but small enough that it could be easily stowed on an aircrewmans vest without causing interference for aircrews trying to carry out their duties while flying. Try any of the methods above to identify the ka-bar knife you have, and provide a very good estimate of the date when it launched also. COStraight lineOLEAN, N.Y, and USA.1912 1920UNION CUTLERY CO.Straight lineOLEAN, N. Y1912 1930UNIONRound rectangular boxNil1914 1926KEENWELL CUT COStraight lineOLEAN, N. Y1920 1930KEENWELL CUT COStraight lineOLEAN, N.Y; Ka-Bar; Model number1928 1932KA-BARStraight lineUSA`1930 1940OLCUTStraight lineStainless Steel; or UNION CUT CO. & OLEAN, N. Y1935 1945KabarStraight lineUnfilled star1950 1970. Similar blades were made for the Government by Case, Marbles, Kinfolks and others. the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two together at the same time. This was one of If you would like, I could send you a photo of this knife. To recuperate some of the money that they had spent producing blades and knife components, Marble offered a civilian version of the knife to the public in 1961. Required fields are marked *. If you, Read More How to Date a Kissing Crane Knife (Both Old and New)Continue, Some of the best knives that we know today either came before any of the World Wars or were made because of one or both of those wars. You are able to get the knife because it is dummy corded to you. The table below shows you different tang stamp designs and when they were circulated.Tang StampDescriptionYear/ Era3-line arch stamp1902-19154-line straight stamp with yearFeatures year of manufacture3-line straight stamp1916 the 1930s4-line straight stampThe 1930s mid-19453-line; non-italic fonts; short underline1946 19503-line; non-italic, full underline; no dots (USA., not U.S.A.)1960 the 1970s3-line stamp; full underline; dotted U.S.A.; italicsThe 1970s 1980s3-line stamp; dotted U.S.A.; mixed caps1989 2007Camillus Knife Tang Stamps and their Eras. The sheath shall be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-271, The sheath leather shall be 8/64-inch-thick. The one I have comes with a green pouch that went on the vest and the leather sheath was sewn into the pouch. The earliest Camillus factory experimental 6 inch Jet Pilot auction. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. Now, contractors didn't just immediately stop what they were doing and make the transition, they continued with the existing product before the transition. It is marked U.S.N over MARK I. So both of mine in the first post are wartime? It is also suspected that knife makers will begin to find ways to improve the knife and manufacture their versions of the knife similar to what knife companies are doing with other legacy knife designs. If you happen to have, Read More How to Date A Case Kodiak Knife by Yourself (Expert Advice)Continue, If you have spent some time here before, then we have dated some pretty amazing knives together. Opening locked doors and smashing car windows. It is marked just U.S.N. Theyre not like the other vintage war knives Ive dated because theyre not fighting knives. That sold this great knife with blade, hilt and butt blued. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false Dont expect to find an expert that will date your knife for free. Not all Ka-bar knives will have a serial number, but checking this fine detail would make sense where possible. It was enlightening to discover that there is very little information available on the background and origins of this knife. OK, but I did not see any knife with this tang stamp before 1989. Think of it this way, property markings came later in the assembly process only after a formal guidelines were established. Thanks for the info major. Where neither is possible, its best to stay away. He started importing and selling German-made knives to his U.S. audience. I just bought this knife from Ontario Knife Company. The gray painted Pommel indicates that it is issued to the Navy. While somewhat similar the fullered blade knives are a distinct model and are most often associated with the USAAF, not the Navy. I am trying to find any information on a 7 inch U.S. Camillus. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/295814-5-inch-hunting-and-sheath-knives/?hl=%2Bpilots+%2Bknife&do=findComment&comment=2377348, http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/111421-odd-camillus-usn-mark-1/?hl=%2Bpilots+%2Bknife&do=findComment&comment=830644, http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/200448-questions-on-a-bright-blade-camillus-mark-1/. Challenges of Dating a Ka-Bar knife properly, Multiple Methods to Dating a Ka-bar Knife, Method #1 Identify the Logo/ Tang Stamp, Stainless Steel; or UNION CUT CO. & OLEAN, N. Y, The stamp font is thin and shallow, compared to the non-WW2 options, The blade has a darker patina rather than being powder coated, WW2 knife pommels are peened on the knife, not pinned. Otherwise, have someone who does. Camillus Kabar Knife History. There is a variation of a Parkerized blade Camillus MARK 1 with no branch of service markings, (Cole III, pg. Many GIs bought these knives and carried them during the war in Vietnam, including my father, who bought on in the exchange in Takhli, Thailand, and wore it during missions over North Vietnam. If there is anything else you want to know which I missed, do let me know in the comments section or reach out via the contact page. Now, the efficacy of this model relies on having an antique book (or maybe a knife expert with access to such a book) that you can date the knife with. Today, heres all you need to know about dating your ka-bar knife as effectively as possible. Phillip; This is what Camillus was thinking about at the end of the war, So, whats unique about the history of the Camillus knives? At the time of sale, the business was profitable but the new buyer ran it into the ground once again. Phil, It has two blades; one is a standard 2.5-inch cutting blade and the other is a locking. Both products contained a second active ingredient, salicylanilide. Now, we know already that this, Read More How to Tell If A 1918 Trench Knife Is Real (5+ Unique Methods)Continue, The kissing crane knives are some of the most well-made, long-lasting, and historical knives that we can still find around today. I will highly recommend this site! It is knives like these that make some people on the outside question why Case knives are so expensive when they are just a great value for their money. It was probably stashed there by some kid whose dad was a Navy pilot. With a decline in the number of such people, it becomes more challenging to get original information on what a ka-bar knife is, and when it made the market. SKIP. Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. pins marked Kent, As above with different tang markings, still a Kent. Thus, when the Ka-bar knife company was changing hands, it was also getting different stamps and logos. Klein knives are clear vintages, and theyre one of those knives that went to the war. Knife. Im interested in finding out about what I believe is not a USAF Pilot Survival Knife, but may in fact be an Asian made imitation. with steel domed rivets. Heavily used Camillus hunter, possible returned to the Many thanks! The brand started using tang stamps early enough, making it easy to tell the age of a Camillus knife. Its width is 21.8mm (21.8mm) and thickness is 4.5mm (4.5mm). Before this requirement, knives of several types were procured by the individual branches of the military and dispensed to their members. Quality knives and tools with lowest prices. has the Mark 2 pommel not the M3 version. silver. They are back again and better then ever. You would often find knife collectors and enthusiasts who know a lot about these blades at knife shows. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. The one on the right pommel nut and screw are brass. In 1957, the Marble-Arms Corporation submitted to the U.S. government a design based on their Ideal Hunting Knife design. Thanks for taking the time to read. As well, it must be remembered that this knife was designed to address a specific need for the U.S. military and was not intended to be used outside of that context. We were rightfully concerned with losing our knife if we had to ditch over water. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. Can't recall seeing. Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. The OP had such and an easy question, one would think. Examine your knife pocket identifying mark on one of the blades. 1 2 3 Items 1 - 12 of 27 Show per page Sort By Camillus Bombat 6" Pocket Knife #19484 $17.99 knife for training and issue. Each manufacturer would like to put its spin on things. Both have leather grips. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The blade not adopted had a flat blade with plastic Resinox pommel. They adopted the single pin These rubber-gripped bayonets are thought to have come from Asia, possibly from South Korea. Made for Sears & Roebucks. The two sheaths while marked differently, IMHO are from the same manufacture. While some other companies have taken over the design and started to make modern versions, there is simply nothing like the older units that first came out under the original Klaas company. Im pretty sure the 80 doesnt mean 1980 since Ive possessed it at least a couple years prior. head pommel. A German himself, and having spent enough time in the U.S.A. to know the market landscape, this business venture was not difficult for him. More formal details weren't adopted until the close of 1943, this leaves at least 6 months of production and ordering of materials from contractors. The U.S. Defense Department published to private industry requirements for a standardized fixed blade knife to issue to pilots and aircrews of the various service branches. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. I was in Boy Scouts. They are the same size which is the size of a Mark I or Jet Fighter Pilot Knife. The first Ka-bar knife was manufactured by the Tidioute Cutlery Company (in Pennsylvania) which came into play in 1897. The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. This is the early AAC forces. by Colonel666 Wed May 29, 2013 10:48 pm, Post Schrade Knife Identification (www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us) Schrade Knives (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) Victorinox. Camillus clearly had skinning in mind with this knife. The stamping was kind of inconsistent from my research. the markings are all the same and in the same place as the originals. Both marked CAMILLUS over N.Y. but the one on the left the font is larger. It was later made with an etch on the blade "Sportsman" Interesting information. S-5382 Half guard prototype with scaler back and 3 small They are hard to find. I am about to show her this blog post and additionally rub it in a little! Enjoy! Otherwise, the serial number might not be able to do so much for you. I am 63 yo and have had this knife since I was a teenager. We see this one constantly on sale as a "Vietnam Camillus Cutlery Company won the contract and made the first production run on Jan. 27, 1943. The sharpened clip point on the blade allows the pilot to punch a hole in the aluminum then use the knife spine as a hasty saw to cut through the aircraft skin during an aircraft egress situation. Now that you have established the ka-bar knife and got the markings to know what kind of issue it is, how about knowing if it is a WW2 knife or not? But your saying the WW2 knives dont have pins at all?, just peened? If you have also been stuck on how to date a Kabar knife properly before you landed on this piece, I believe you must have all the information you need right now. Unbelievable piece. Held off rust well, and it is pretty solid. He was a family friend! Shameful right after the factory closes what comes out. Meet The Camillus Pro Staff Survivalists, Hunters, Military and more Camillus Design Partners Knives, machetes and tools designed by the best in the business Social Photos #camillus Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive, Suite 200, Shelton, CT 06484 Kent Sportsman's knife with stagged Rosewood grips and They were also overridden by poor management decisions, culminating in a six-month workers strike in 2007. Valor is the name of the US company that retailed the 998. spacer arrangements. By contrast, the current DoD procurement process is much more refined and regulated. Its blade is double-edged and has a length of 170mm (6 11/16 inches). It is the SP 2, Survival Knife. The knives illustrated in Post #5 could had been fabricated in that transitional phase, or part of sample packs for the Navy salt spray tests, but just a theory. Thanks for filling in the blanks. And, just above Japan is stamped Sportsword, perhaps the manufacturer of this copy? https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Among the "bright" finished knives you will find a variance. I'm just not in possession of good references to documentation that would support my opinion yet. This knife has been around for many years. 5679 L36: WW II Army Air Corps knife. It is assumed that such information resides in the archives of the companies that have manufactured the knife as well as the files of the DoD. If you dont go to knife shows, you might also have some luck with veteran knife collectors in your locale. The cutting blade is to be 5 1/8 inches long and 3/16 inches thick. The 1954 update calls for the knife to have a sharpened clip point blade and an additional rivet to the sheath. Saunders knives; and a few more knives under contract. Still,, Read More How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods)Continue, The kissing crane knives are some of the most well-made, long-lasting, and historical knives that we can still find around today. This sample made 1939. Required fields are marked *. Additionally, the jet age in military aviation increased the number of gear pilots and aircrews had to carry on their flights. Ka-bar knives are not made like they used to be anymore. the knife is a Camillus model number 5733. The pommel screw in the middle looks to be steel, but nut is brass. The original design of this 5" blade is, I believe, a pre-war Marbles design which was known as the "Ideal", a #45. Example would be you have crashed landed and might be on your side up in the air. Is it a genuine vintage or merely a reproduction? What is the white dot on the handle? by orvet Tue May 28, 2013 1:20 pm, Post brass pins holding stagged bone over black plastic liners. The USMC solicited bids from several knife The TL-29 electrician's knife was originally an issue item manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company. This tang stamp was used by Camillus from 1946 to 1950. The new design that was adopted was the 6 inch JPK. Marbles prototype: Super rare item. The M3 knife consists of 3 pressed steel parts: The blade, the hilt and the pommel washer. Any The original parkerization is worn a bit and it has been sharpened, and there was some paint that mostly has chipped off. Hoping to try and date them but I am finding conflicting information. surely wasn't in Vietnam unless it was with a tourist. There won't be any pommel markings on this one. Where did she find it? Very nice! I have no idea how long it had been sitting there. oldjunkagain. Price $15,000.00, #5665 L66: This is the prototype for the WW II Army Air That doesn't make it right, it just makes it how they were found from poor There was a spin off copy cat comp. The knife went through a couple of different vendors over its life cycle. Thanks for the feedback. The serrated spine was designed to cut through the aluminum skin surrounding the airframes of Korean and Vietnam War-era aircraft. repro has a very short and sharply curved false edge. Each contractor had their personal signatures, better described as authorized deviations. December 15, 2017 in EDGED WEAPONS. #3 Speak with Knife Collectors and Dealers. Both have leather grips. Wonderful read! Probably not a Pro-Tec pointed dagger, but it's real novel. The journey of this iconic knife has been exciting to discover. The genesis of the Air Force Survival Knife goes back to the 1950s at the dawn of the jet age. The condition of the knife is worn, but otherwise good. J-7 marked Kent with Sportsman etching and stagged Most would say no to such a deed. The Newer one is by Camillus the older one I got given to by my uncle, who got it from someone in Vietnam. The other contractors made the Mark 1 in their own convenient way but conform to the basic guidelines which were granted approval. Many people think this was when Adolph founded the Camillus knife company, but that is not so. Another Kent with stagged Rosewood, brass pins and etched. quick. I hope this helps. apart. I have a MK2 copy that I bought in the US Army AAFES exchange in West Germany in the mid-1980s. by orvet Thu May 30, 2013 2:01 pm, Post Since the knife was not making it to only American troops but the allies, the demand was genuinely high. Way cool! The dummy cord is tied on a hole at the blade guard and then it is sewn in the green pouch. Dear Major,I have had this knife for 30 years when I picked one up at local sporting goods store ,it served me well but, sadly had it stolen a few years ago.my question is how to safely (without too much damage to tang or butt plate (large nut square hole) to change handle ? This was one of if you do not currently own one should one. 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