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Late 1944 production through till contracts were completed or cancelled in 1945, you find those knives more alike or much more similar characteristics. It is the SP 2, Survival Knife. The 7-inch knife was not military issued knife. There was a spin off copy cat comp. I attach a photo of the peened pommel that makes this 6" a 1960 model: Hi. Maybe a high school classmate possibly but I dont know. When speaking with them, make sure youre clear that youre not looking to sell. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. But this is Ontario. The similarities to Mark I knives are obvious, but they were procured and manufactured under different contracts and specifications. Fortunately for us, Camillus changed their stamps enough to map each one to different periods. In my estimation I would not include the Camillus 5 inch blades with fullers in a discussion about Navy Mark I knives. Both are Camillus but one has a 1" longer blade. The one I have comes with a green pouch that went on the vest and the leather sheath was sewn into the pouch. larger pommel version we all know. Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNil1897 1909Union Cut. I would love to see a picture of the knife. In the end, it proved to be a logistical nightmare, however, Robeson did make the switch. I always assumed it was a Marine issued Kabar knife. Below are some timelines for you to explore:Tang StampStamp DesignExtra MarkingsDateUnion Cutlery Co., Tidioute, Pa;Union Cut. Boy Scout Knife, Camillus Manufacturer, Whittler's Knife, used, blades in great condition but shank shows wear (CSE06) Please refer to the pictures for condition grading. blade with S numbers. After all, that is what they practically do for a living. 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. We see this one constantly on sale as a "Vietnam originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original This knife looks a lot Paranitrophenol was first registered in the United States in 1963 as a fungicide incorporated into leather products and hides as a preservative. repro has a very short and sharply curved false edge. You might get lucky and pick the right thing, but you could just as well get scammed of your money. and the empty draws. Glen, 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. Your email address will not be published. knife with Rosewood plain grips and brass pins. This is the early AAC There is a variation of a Parkerized blade Camillus MARK 1 with no branch of service markings, (Cole III, pg. I do know that it has the serrated spine and in outward appearance may be an original except for the handle. Kent Stagged Rosewood with steel rivets, same as above. If you are interested in the Camillus M4 Here are some ways to identify a fake Camillus knife: The tang stamps are all over the place; There is a mix of lower and uppercase letters; The font is a bit off; Short and curved false edge (as opposed to the long sweeping false edge of the WWII knife) Scabbards are marked with Eagle, Globe and Anchor Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. Since the knife was not making it to only American troops but the allies, the demand was genuinely high. knife for training and issue. The story of this knife seems to begin in 1953, when the DoD announced to private industry their specifications for a standardized survival knife for pilots to interested vendors in Military Specification MIL-K-8662 (16 October 1953). However, the registrations for all registered products containing salicylanilide as an active ingredient have been canceled. The blade markings are not specified on the Camillus drawing. With the help knife. by Colonel666 Mon May 27, 2013 2:59 am, Post Made for Sears & Roebucks. The iconic design features of the knife, that have characterized its look, have remained unchanged since its inception. 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? 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. Do you have any information on this kind of knife ever being produced? The one on the left is a 1972 and the one on the right has no date. 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. A Short History of the U. S. Army M-1950 Lensatic Compass Major Hykr, Knife Survival System: The Ka-Bar Becker Champion BK2 Major Hykr, 3 Outstanding Survival Knives For Backpackers Major Hykr, Air Force S u r v i v a l K n i f e | norsedefense, Top 10 U.S. Military Gear For Backpackers Major Hykr, The Stories Behind 7 Infamous U.S. Military Knives | Fishing, https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife, Best Survival Knife of 2022: Dont Hit The Trail Without It! We were allowed to keep them when dicharged. It may add to your history file. The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. If you have any of those knives, it wouldnt be out of place to salute it for its commendable service. Hi Bruce: I got my first one from an electricians mate on the CG Cutter I was serving aboard back in the 70s. the knife not a saw back. Thanks for your response. Probably not a Pro-Tec pointed dagger, but it's real novel. I dont believe they were pinned in that era. Examine your knife pocket identifying mark on one of the blades. By To re-arrange a genuine item like this would be quite a task. Orig. RdksTreasures. Thanks! The USMC solicited bids from several knife It ius very similar to other Camillus tang stamps, so be carefull to note the details. The OP had such and an easy question, one would think. Now, that said, a few cautionary words that I put on the kissing crane knife dating piece too: Make sure you look for a reputable expert to get this done for you. Otherwise, have someone who does. 43 knives in total, all from the showroom. Entertaining and informing. These bayonets are very similar to the originals so you need to check The leather for the grip will be cut into washers, 1/8 inch in thickness. I was wondering if you had run across anything about the dates on the pommel nut. S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, Made to cut overhead upside I appreciate you writing this post and the rest of the site is very good. Currently, one pesticide product is registered to contain para-nitrophenol as an active ingredient. Sears Roebucks in 9/26/1941. 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. I just bought this knife from Ontario Knife Company. room when the company was auctioned off. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hi. 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. Thanks for the feedback. J63: Army Parachutist Knife. The fun thing is that you also date the scabbards. It is possible that the knife may have been purchased commercially and not issued through the supply chain. I also personally packed these knives up The bolt has a chip near the center so maybe it was well used as a hammer. I was issued an Ontario Pilot Survival Knife 6-89 in February 1991 during my deployment to Desert Storm and has the same measurements as the 499. For all that good, though, some bad actors have learned how to make fake Camillus knives and pass them off as vintage. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Thick blade and two piece rivets were replaced with a thinner These rubber-gripped bayonets are thought to have come from Asia, possibly from South Korea. That is some inspirational stuff. The knives will be sold as a group only. http://usmilitaryknives.com/knife_knotes_7.htm. The same is true for family businesses that have been selling knives for generations as they tend to have such literature lying around. I've heard arguments on both sides, but as of yet I'd be uncomfortable moving the positions beyond the level of opinion. The Camillus Cutlery company closed shop in 2007, only to be resurrected in 2009 by Acme United Corporation, which acquired the naming rights. This military specification document would become the standard for further improvements and changes to the pilot survival knife throughout the years. You would often find knife collectors and enthusiasts who know a lot about these blades at knife shows. I will highly recommend this site! A Kent marked with Indian Trail and large brass rivets, J-9 marked is another Kent prototype with domed steel 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. I have several good photos of the knife which Id be happy to forward but there doesnt seem to be a way to send them to you on this site. IMHO, both knives fit into the category of Navy Mark1 knives. I, too, have one that has a small Japan stamped on the blade at the hilt. steel dome pins. I know my knives - maybe not as well as my mother - but enough to write helpful guides for you. Both have leather grips. It was later made with an etch on the blade "Sportsman" What had occurred was corrosion issues, through the second half of 1943, there was a lot of discussion from the BuOrd and contractors to remediate the issue. Production date date 3/25/1943. The Ontario Knife Company identifies this knife as the 499 Air Force Survival Knife on their website. Interesting article. The serrated spine was designed to cut through the aluminum skin surrounding the airframes of Korean and Vietnam War-era aircraft. auction. In 1983, this registration was amended to add the use of the product for incorporation into cork insulation for military use. brass pins holding stagged bone over black plastic liners. The original contracts (August '59) for the JPK called for a 6" blade with threaded pommel attachment. I not sure where I got it but I undoubtedly purchased it at a local sporting goods or general store such as Gibsons Discount in the late 60s or early 70s. Your guidelines seem to contradict themselves:The knife has a thin, pinned pommelWW2 knife pommels are peened on the knife, not pinnedWhich is it: they are pinned or they are not?Please let me know, than you. business. Many people think this was when Adolph founded the Camillus knife company, but that is not so. https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife. Here is an image of my fullered 5 inch blade next to the saber ground blade knife. Did Camillus Make Other Brands Knives on Contract? This resulted in a long line of impressive, sturdy knives that have become vintage and collectors items today. Bright blade (no property mark) initial production referred to as a 5-inch hunting knife, bright blade USN now referred to as the Mark 1, USN ricasso stamped with parked blade (corrosion resistant treatment compliance), late procurements with applied MARK 1 ricasso stampings. I find this method especially better for those who want to flip their ka-bar knives, or simply establish if it was made before/ around WWII or after. The Air Force Survival Knife was introduced to the commercial market by Marble after not being awarded the DoD contract to supply the new survival knife to the military. Where did she find it? In 1957, the Marble-Arms Corporation submitted to the U.S. government a design based on their Ideal Hunting Knife design. For a knife that has been around for more than 120 years now, you also know that it would have changed hands a lot of times. Another I have a one of the knives that came out of a survival kit. metal tip protectors. Interesting information. This is when Camillus re-designed their screw top pommel. Above we feature the Camillus USMC reproduction. Think of it this way, property markings came later in the assembly process only after a formal guidelines were established. I carried it for next 8 years on my. selected. You mentioned the Ontario KNife Company briefly in the article. can be found quite regularly at just about any gun or knife show. It was probably stashed there by some kid whose dad was a Navy pilot. Camillus clearly had skinning in mind with this knife. Additionally, synthetic composite materials like Kevlar had not been fully integrated into aircraft construction until the late 1970s and 1980s. SKIP. The Leather washers may have been replaced with the black ones. sactroop- Just noticed the lower Camillus above the stamped sheath has a very well defined, scooped out fuller. OK, but I did not see any knife with this tang stamp before 1989. US Military utility multi tool knife, no lanyard. Camillus was so successful a knife brand that other knifemakers contracted them to manufacture their blades. The grip will be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-165. Did you recently find a Camillus knife, and youd like to know what era it came from? Those who do not currently own one should purchase one. Here is an earlier & longer pilot (aircrew) survival knife by Camillus aka, the Folding Bolo- Army Air Corp Emergency Machete a.jpg Army Air Corp Emergency Machete.jpg Here it is folded- Army Air Corp Emergency Machete j.jpg You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Can't recall seeing. Ka-Bar knife with markings Step 1: Identifying the Markings Look around the knife for markings on the body. by Colonel666 Sun May 26, 2013 1:43 am, Post Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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 Unknown Hunting Knife: Kent was a trade name used by F W The WW II era knife has a long sweeping false edge while the current But your saying the WW2 knives dont have pins at all?, just peened? Its width is 21.8mm (21.8mm) and thickness is 4.5mm (4.5mm). This knife has been around for many years. 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. Contact the Ontario Knife Company. I have a 5 knife marked Ontario 10-76. Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. I have never heard it being issued in the Navy but can say without a doubt many all of us flight crew members were issued one. I know my knives - maybe not as well as my mother - but enough to write helpful guides for you. and it's variations check out Gary Cunningham's Bayonet Points # 8 right here Bayo Points 8 I am 63 yo and have had this knife since I was a teenager. Shameful right after the factory closes what comes out. As a flight equipment Marine. That said, I did cut down a Christmas tree (about 3-4 inches in diameter once). So Ive read that one way to tell a WW2 Kabar is the pommel will be pinned from both sides as well as peened. It is marked U.S.N over MARK I. I hope this is the right place to make this post.sorry if not. One of the tasks that this knife was designed to accomplish was helping pilots and aircrews egress their downed aircraft or to help first responders extract them from their downed aircraft. He believes these were ordered in 04/05/44. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. by coffeecup Sun May 26, 2013 9:03 am, Post 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design surely wasn't in Vietnam unless it was with a tourist. Camillus Proptotype with 5 inches blade which was not accepted. As such, finding a definitive history of the development and procurement of this knife is difficult to reconstruct. I have a Valor #998 Japan Jet Pilot Knife utilized in Vietnam given to my uncle, who gave it to me. flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex They may allow you to send it to them to get refurbished. generate quite a few questions so we hope this is a help to a few folks. SKIP. blade and solid spun rivets for the military. Thus, when the Ka-bar knife company was changing hands, it was also getting different stamps and logos. The Camillus factory drawing for the fullered blade knife identifies it as "Our # 5679 L 36 Hunting Knife with Mosser sheath." Its total length is 292mm (11 5/8 inches). The Air Force Survival Knife was designed to meet a particular requirement for the military. While somewhat similar the fullered blade knives are a distinct model and are most often associated with the USAAF, not the Navy. Look at these two knives in the photo below. He was a family friend! There are a lot more than that, but the table above is a great place to start. Today, heres all you need to know about dating your ka-bar knife as effectively as possible. Both have black plastic pommel. Ken Spielvogel - The "Accumulator" of knives- "The Talking Knives". small file transitional Camillus WW2 pilots knife.jpg. These were in issue up to 2000 as for as Im aware. Because of this, an exact dating system is impossible. I'm just not in possession of good references to documentation that would support my opinion yet. My name is Steve and i live in Australia..I have recently started collecting knives from the Vietnam era..I just purchased 1 on ebay but the more i try to confirm the sellers claim the more i become frustrated and confusedplease help me. Schrade Knife Identification (www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us) Schrade Knives (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) Victorinox. From the picture you can see that the length of the hilts are different. Okay, maybe not fakes. rivets. No date or manufacturer is stamped anywhere. I have not Rosewood and steel domed rivets. Q30: WW II Prototype made for the 6 inch Hunting knife The second question that arises concerning some of the features of this knife is the purpose of the two holes in the blade guard. (222) $59.00. The first bullet point was in an initial version of the article. The contracts were 1942, & 1943. For the next 27 years it was in my Squad car or on my SWAT belt. All of these make the recipe for a truly great knife that deserves our attention. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. together at the same time. If you dont go to knife shows, you might also have some luck with veteran knife collectors in your locale. The Camillus Cutlery company also produced: Their production capacity was expanded during the second world war when they had to manufacture a lot of high-quality knives to meet the needs of the soldiers shipping off to war. Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two storage. No matter the reason for wanting to date that blade, these methods will get you an accurate year or an era, at worst. Just looks cute. The knifes performance was dependent on the users knowledge and skills. Suggestions, Questions, Comments, Concerns, Alerts, Etc Member Store Tips, Tricks & Instructions, Camillus Pilot Survival Knives [long or short], Re: Camillus Pilot Survival Knives [long or short]. Required fields are marked *. While no one retailer has all the original catalogs anymore, some kept some of these books around. In the early 2000s, the U.S. Army published requirements to private industry for an aviation survival knife to replace the aging Air Force Survival Knife. But you have an injury to your arm. 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. touched them in anyway, as you see them is how they were in the showroom. quick. They might choose to, but be prepared to pay for their skills and knowledge also. The blade is very sharp but has surface deterioration and the guard seems rather dull. with their design. The dummy cord is tied on a hole at the blade guard and then it is sewn in the green pouch. This marking is post 1990 and is the current marking, it Eventually the U.S. Navy adopted the knife after failures on the Mark 1 and renamed it the U.S. Navy Mark 2. We place the WW II era About as plain as you can get, this is a prototype paring Required fields are marked *. This happens quite often. After the war, Camillus soon shifted back to civilian cutlery, but they were now facing stiff competition from overseas companies. bone and 1466 dozen made in stagged Rosewood. Has can openers, awl, driver. Well Camillus didn't start making these knives with this marking until 1974 so If you dont have both the repro and original side by side, you might not be able to tell the difference sometimes. Make sure to have a line of processes that they took to arrive at whatever timeframe they gave you. Tom said that the Government contract was cancelled in 1984. It isnt worth that much plus its actually a pretty good knife. Hi. S1408: This is a prototype Camillus sent in to alter the So, as stated earlier, the archives of Marble or the DoD may reveal conclusively if the reason for the holes in the handguard. We made no attempt to do any cleaning in case the knife is old. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false edge. As best as can be ascertained, the two holes are used as lashing points for cordage for survival tasks in the field, such as creating a hasty spear. Enjoy! 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. that when Camillus got the bid for the Jet Pilot Knife Marbles made a deal Mikedon thanks for posting the pictures. of Tom Williams, Camillus factory historian, I have assembled the Price $15,000.00, #5665 L66: This is the prototype for the WW II Army Air 27. Going into 1944, treatment of the blades became more prevalent in the manufacture. They is a lot more ingredients to the batch of pudding for these knives. You are correct. The two sheaths while marked differently, IMHO are from the same manufacture. Wouldn't mind running across one of these to compare to my two examples. Camillus Tang Stamps and Dates (www.bladeforums.com) Camillus Tang Stamps circa 1915-1946 -A WORK IN PROGRESS (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) . Nickel silver guards made in 1948. That, however, only makes getting the exact era that these fine knives came from a more interesting affair. I have three of these babies from my flying days with the U. S. Navy. However, based on the information that I have collected, vetted, and coupled with my own experience with the DoD procurement and testing process, here is the basic history of this knife. 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. Its nice to come across a blog every once in a while that isnt the same old rehashed material. The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. qualified technician to remove the surface rust and dirt on them. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. the Camillus designs submitted for testing. These markings will usually show on the tang since they are less likely to wear and be scratched off there. The knife went through a couple of different vendors over its life cycle. Keen Kutter etched in blade and tang marked Sharpleigh / I believe before it made its way into the survival kit it went on the ALSE vest. Maybe you can help me out here. HiI'm new to the site and am trying to identify a knife my daughter found yesterday. piece, they were never made in WW II. knives under boxes and paperwork. Also it is not cut to put on a belt. The sheath welt shall be 3/8-inch-thick and 2 inches in length. However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as Airborne Units and Army Rangers, so these units received priority for the M3 at the start of . Many of us have been exposed to the fixed blade knife known popularly as the Air Force Survival Knife. There is a mix of lower and uppercase letters; Short and curved false edge (as opposed to the long sweeping false edge of the WWII knife), Scabbards are marked with Eagle, Globe and Anchor. The current edition of this document is Aerospace Standard SAE-AS-8662. After the completion of testing and bidding competition between Marble, Camillus Cutlery, and the Ontario Knife Company (OKC), Camillus was awarded the contract to supply the new Jet Pilot Survival Knife (JPSK) to the Department of Defense instead of Marble. 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. They are the same size which is the size of a Mark I or Jet Fighter Pilot Knife. Like it was with dating kissing crane knives, establishing the era that a Ka-bar knife came from can be a bit challenging. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. pins marked Kent, As above with different tang markings, still a Kent. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. 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. 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. 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 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. It is well preserved and stored away since my discharge in 1966. 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. 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