You are correct. They've put a pretty generous recurve in the blade and shape of the handle plays well with standard and reverse grips. 5684 L77A: Camillus tried to talk Naval Ordnance into using Both have leather grips. Camillus clearly had skinning in mind with this knife. 5683 L75: The Camillus Mark 1 prototype reference piece. Sent to the Jeffersonville Quartermaster, it is essentially a 6 (222) $59.00. 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. I have a MK2 copy that I bought in the US Army AAFES exchange in West Germany in the mid-1980s. The pommel screw in the middle looks to be steel, but nut is brass. I viewed the ransacked show room The shady ones might lie about the real timeline of your knife so that they can under-price it and steal it from you. Maybe a high school classmate possibly but I dont know. I would say its one of the best knives ever! Maybe you can help me out here. Theyre not like the other vintage war knives Ive dated because theyre not fighting knives. 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Enjoy! Ive bookmarked your site and Im including your RSS feeds to my Google account. 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. The WW II era knife has a long sweeping false edge while the current These knives became popular with outdoorsman. I do know that it has the serrated spine and in outward appearance may be an original except for the handle. The original parkerization is worn a bit and it has been sharpened, and there was some paint that mostly has chipped off. Here are some links to other threads touching on this subject. SKIP. by Colonel666 Mon May 27, 2013 2:59 am, Post Below the knives are short write up of what they are. The serrated spine on this knife is part of the functional requirements for this knife. The cutting blade is to be 5 1/8 inches long and 3/16 inches thick. - 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. blade with S numbers. Additionally, the jet age in military aviation increased the number of gear pilots and aircrews had to carry on their flights. with their design. 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. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Already bankrupt, the brands assets were bought by the Robinson Knife Company who flipped the assets to Cole National in 1966. Dale AAPK Administrator Not all Ka-bar knives will have a serial number, but checking this fine detail would make sense where possible. 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. 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. Most would say no to such a deed. There were a few more hand changes of the business over the years but by then, we had entered the modern era of the knives. There won't be any pommel markings on this one. Relevant!! I would love to see a picture of the knife. 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. Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNil1897 1909Union Cut. Many thanks! Regards, The Air Force Survival Knife is an excellent knife. The knives will be sold as a group only. Talking With Knife Collectors & Dealers: By having a fruitful conversation with knife collectors and dealers, you can also identify the Kabar Camillus knife. brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed The condition of the leather sheath is what would one would expect to be from late 1960s to early 1970s vintage as it was found at the time, which has not degraded since. 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. Likewise, dont just take their dates for it. blade and solid spun rivets for the military. Way cool! I like that, but cannot figure out what type of knife that may be. Thanks for the info major. I assume was the same for my brethren in the fixed wing as well. Do you have any additional information on what the 6-89 is and how it fits in the history. 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? Both marked CAMILLUS over N.Y. but the one on the left the font is larger. with the government to sell the design and know how to make the knife. 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. Additionally, OKC is the only company selling this knife commercially. camillus knife identification. 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. This knife fits in with rivets, Kent Sportsman with etching and stagged bone and large In the guides to dating Schrade knives, dating kissing crane knives, and knowing what era your ka-bar knife is from, there were a lot of years to deal with. knife that was adopted. This is usually where I first look at when dating knives. Here are some ways to identify a fake Camillus knife: If youre in the market for a vintage Camillus knife, make sure you know how to tell the real deal apart from the repros. It doesn't sit flush my guess is it was replaced. However, it was still adequate for survival situations and therefore remained in the Federal Supply System. Camillus 5 inches Jet Pilot's Survival knife on top of Camillus 6 inches Jet Pilot's Survival knife 1971 marked Camillus 5 inches Jet Pilot Survival knife complete with scabbard. 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. 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. If you dont find your stamp and logo from there, use the official stamp/ logo guide from the official Ka-bar website as seen below: There is a lot that you can tell about the Ka-bar knife from the markings on the blade. Furthermore, standardization of equipment reduces costs upon the logistical system. True, those origins are shrouded in a lot of poor occurrences but the knives stayed on to mark those eras and the good work of manufacturers in, Read More How to Tell the Age of a Marbles Knife by Yourself (5 Methods)Continue, The Case Kodiak is one of the most interesting exports from the company and continues to command a high price today. and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. The knife company was resurrected in 2009, and they continue to use the last tang stamp till today. The picture I posted is of a knife I had bid on in an auction, but did not win. capt14k, Camillus Cuda Bolt Spring Assisted Knife Gray (3.625" Black) CM19080 MSRP: $50.99 Our Price: $43.95 Add to Cart Camillus Erupt Spring Assisted Knife Black GRN (2.5" Black) Our Price: $33.95 Add to Cart Camillus HEAT Spring Assisted Knife Black GFN (3.5" Black) CM19167 Our Price: $55.95 Add to Cart US Military utility multi tool knife, no lanyard. Fortunately for us, Camillus changed their stamps enough to map each one to different periods. the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two together at the same time. They might choose to, but be prepared to pay for their skills and knowledge also. So both of mine in the first post are wartime? The Camillus S1765P USAF Utility Knife Tobias Gibson 7.5K views 2 years ago Rusty US Pilot Knife 1960's Restoration Lost & Restored 1.2M views 1 year ago Five US Military Pocket Knives from. Mine has a blued blade and crossguard. If you are interested in the Camillus M4 In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. Knife #1 and #2 were never found in the factory collection years ago, this by coffeecup Sun May 26, 2013 9:03 am, Post In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. Phillip; Ka-bar did not just make straight knives or folding knives. Each manufacturer would like to put its spin on things. head pommel. 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 It is a Japanese made copy of the US Air Force Survival knife and was sold through the US military exchanges. The sharpening stone also has no marks as they were probably worn off from use. Your email address will not be published. It has a decent leather scabbard with no hole in the tip and leather cords intact, as well as the stone with similar markings as others Ive seen. It was made from a spring off a model T. The sheath was made from a leather belt off a steam tractor. The Air Force Survival Knife was designed to meet a particular requirement for the military. Some extremely valid points! Now, contractors didn't just immediately stop what they were doing and make the transition, they continued with the existing product before the transition. I may be wrong but it may have been produced between 1970-1990, maybe in Asia. Kent Sportsman's knife with stagged Rosewood grips and The problem with the drawing in Cole's III is there is no description of the finish or lack of one on the knife pictured, and as you said the parkerized ones have been very hard to come across. Thanks for your work. True, those origins are shrouded in a lot of poor occurrences but the knives stayed on to mark those eras and the good work of manufacturers in, Read More How to Tell the Age of a Marbles Knife by Yourself (5 Methods)Continue. The large guard is nickel This sample made 1939. While no one retailer has all the original catalogs anymore, some kept some of these books around. 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. Ontarios model became the Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife, System (ASEK) based on the published requirements by the U.S. Army. https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife. Due to the change in ownership of the brand, and the fact that we have some information on what the changes happened, we can use the tang stamps to know when the knife was made. Any Further Details or assistance is greatly appreciated. Im happy to see that youre entering the world of knife collection. Another The journey of this iconic knife has been exciting to discover. A Kent marked with Indian Trail and large brass rivets, J-9 marked is another Kent prototype with domed steel I hope this is the right place to make this post.sorry if not. 1 2 3 Items 1 - 12 of 27 Show per page Sort By Camillus Bombat 6" Pocket Knife #19484 $17.99 Hand marked on the Great knife for camping or scouting I carried mine on walks in the woods. Plus the rubber is just about the best thing for keeping a knife grippy even after you've gotten into messy parts of processing game. It was common for everything in a survival vest to have a lanyard. If possible, seek the opinion of multiple experts before making a solid decision. Never knew that opinions could be this varied. 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. Leather washers handle with a heavy round pommel and slightly curved guard; all parts are perfectly tight with no play. We see this one constantly on sale as a "Vietnam You would often find knife collectors and enthusiasts who know a lot about these blades at knife shows. Hi John, Heavily used Camillus hunter, possible returned to the There are many variables to take into consideration and a general genealogy of dating can be made with Mark 1 knives. Keep up the great work. This blog was how do you say it? There was a spin off copy cat comp. The 1954 update calls for the knife to have a sharpened clip point blade and an additional rivet to the sheath. Heres a link to Frank Trzaska's Note on the subject. I hope this helps. Production date date 3/25/1943. Finally Ive found something which helped me. 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. These fakes are even made with materials that age fast, tricking you into thinking that the knife has indeed seen a lot of years. Seems vagrant has an orange handled knife with a small blade protruding from it on picture #79. by MITCH RAPP Mon May 27, 2013 5:42 pm, Post The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. Step 2: Read the markings You could find either the USMC or USN MK2 marking on the knife. I havent had the opportunity to measure it as its not in my possession and never was, I simply saw it. The blade design is different then the The knifes performance was dependent on the users knowledge and skills. The contracts were 1942, & 1943. Above that it simply says "Army Air Forces". 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. This is an early Marbles design with a Sears Roebucks in 9/26/1941. The good news is that I found multiple ways to determine how old your Camillus knife is. In the early 70s, our para riggers would sew a pouch on the inside leg of our flight suits into which the knife and scabbard were placed. Probably not a Pro-Tec pointed dagger, but it's real novel. Interesting information. Entertaining and informing. I have a 5 knife marked Ontario 10-76. S-4007 hand marked on the blade, Guardless and serrated Paranitrophenol was first registered in the United States in 1963 as a fungicide incorporated into leather products and hides as a preservative. Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. It will not be long before you are won over by the versatility and practicality of the Air Force Survival Knife. 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. 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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 can go down the list for all the contractors. 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. 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. Most folks don't know Your email address will not be published. this out before you buy. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. S-5382 Half guard prototype with scaler back and 3 small 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. Interesting article. I, too, have one that has a small Japan stamped on the blade at the hilt. The grip will be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-165. flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex In my estimation I would not include the Camillus 5 inch blades with fullers in a discussion about Navy Mark I knives. Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNilFrom 1909Union Cut. Engineers. 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. Currently, one pesticide product is registered to contain para-nitrophenol as an active ingredient. Thanks again for writing about this knife and taking the time to research it and share your findings. 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. Christopher, How to Date a Camillus Knife Effectively (1902 2007), How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods), How to Date A Case Kodiak Knife by Yourself (Expert Advice), How to Date a Cattaraugus Knife (5 Methods Explained), How to Tell If A 1918 Trench Knife Is Real (5+ Unique Methods), How to Date a Kissing Crane Knife (Both Old and New), How to Tell the Age of a Marbles Knife by Yourself (5 Methods). I have one but cant find anything about it. You are able to get the knife because it is dummy corded to you. Contact the Ontario Knife Company. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US Dated 1/25/1943 on the order. This marking is post 1990 and is the current marking, it The blade markings are not specified on the Camillus drawing. With decades of experience under his belt, Adolph spearheaded the growth and expansion of the Camillus knife company into what we know it as today. Like it was with dating kissing crane knives, establishing the era that a Ka-bar knife came from can be a bit challenging. Before you can regard them as a collectors item, though, you need to know that you are working with the, Read More How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and More)Continue, I have written different guides on how to date different knives to a specific era but this one is different. It may not display this or other websites correctly. by orvet Tue May 28, 2013 1:20 pm, Post That, however, only makes getting the exact era that these fine knives came from a more interesting affair. Wouldn't mind running across one of these to compare to my two examples. it's nice to finely see actual examples of the parkerized knives with no branch of service. That said, I did cut down a Christmas tree (about 3-4 inches in diameter once). existence. Where neither is possible, its best to stay away. The topic got side tracked here a little bit with the USAAC hunting knives, those with the fuller blade. [emailprotected], Thanks for letting me know that, Murphy. Today, we keep finding fewer and fewer people who fought in WWII around. Above we feature the Camillus USMC reproduction. For the next 27 years it was in my Squad car or on my SWAT belt. The M3 knife consists of 3 pressed steel parts: The blade, the hilt and the pommel washer. Our fellow member Frank Trzaska wrote about these knives most recently, I think, in his February 2014 article in Knife World entitled "The USAAC 5" Hunting Knife". Pilot's Survival Knife. The Leather washers may have been replaced with the black ones. With areas like Germany, Italy, China, and the rest of the world getting the praises for coming up with truly timeless knives, the USA takes the glory for this one. While somewhat similar the fullered blade knives are a distinct model and are most often associated with the USAAF, not the Navy. Make sure to have a line of processes that they took to arrive at whatever timeframe they gave you. Thanks for the feedback. I'll leave it at this, there is some conjecture out there on what these knives might or might not be. Woolworths, S3388: When the Marines formed the ParaMarines they needed a Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In 1957, the Marble-Arms Corporation submitted to the U.S. government a design based on their Ideal Hunting Knife design. You are using an out of date browser. The sharpening stone size shall be 3 inches long, 7/8-inch-wide, and 1/4 inch thick. factory or used by them. For all that good, though, some bad actors have learned how to make fake Camillus knives and pass them off as vintage. The former refers to the knife being a normal US army fighting knife, while the latter identifies the Ka-bar knives issued to the US Navy. The blade is very sharp but has surface deterioration and the guard seems rather dull. Hi. I attach a photo of the peened pommel that makes this 6" a 1960 model: Hi. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. He believes these were ordered in 04/05/44. It doesn't get much better then this one. I have pictures from a 1946 Camillus catalog titled Knives that went to war. Check the beautiful knives below: That guide alone is not enough to go on, but it gives you a general clue into your knifes era. Is it a genuine vintage or merely a reproduction? Thank you. Dont expect to find an expert that will date your knife for free. We have many investment grade pieces available. Both products contained a second active ingredient, salicylanilide. As a result, the Ontario Knife Company developed a prototype based on the 1957 design that was first submitted by Marble. Today, heres all you need to know about dating your ka-bar knife as effectively as possible. This was one of document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Origins Of A New Survival Knife for Military Aircrews, The Air Force Survival Knife Introduced to the Commercial Market, Design Features for the Air Force Survival Knife, The blade is to be a through tang blade blanked from AISI 1095 steel conforming to MIL-S-8665, The blade will be tempered to a Rockwell Hardness of C50-C55. From the picture you can see that the length of the hilts are different. 43 knives in total, all from the showroom. false positive first response forum, sarasota herald tribune obituaries, 10 consequences of crime on the individual, On their flights the only company selling this knife is an early Marbles design with a heavy pommel... 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