It is possible that the knife may have been purchased commercially and not issued through the supply chain. M4 Bayonet Production Aerial Cutlery Company: 91,898 Camillus Cutlery Company: 332,698 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.: 224,764 Imperial Knife Company: 917,894 Kinfolks, Inc: 119,702 Pal Blade Company: 268,000 Utica Cutlery Company: 515,000 Made for Sears & Roebucks. 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. All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post I also personally packed these knives up If you would like, I could send you a photo of this knife. Regards, I have one that my grandfather made for his brother in ww2 for the army air corps. Before you go dating your ka-bar knife, I think you might want to know some of the challenges that you could encounter, and why. steel domed rivets. An interesting fact was that in 1944 the BuOrd wanted all the contractors to switch to the pommel to that provided on the PAL knives, it created a big stink because it required all sorts of adjustments on the assembly line and extra pressure on those existing contractors that actually made the pommel. Many thanks! WW2 CAMILLUS *Air Force* Folding Machete Survival Knife w/Guard $79.00 20 bids $12.50 shipping Ended USMC US M3 Case 1943 Fixed Blade Fighting Knife Stacked Leather Handle & Sheath $314.00 14 bids $15.49 shipping 3d 5h U.S. M-1 GARAND / HANDLE SCALES and PARTS ( See Discription ) $17.50 2 bids $13.17 shipping Ended Your email address will not be published. Additionally, OKC is the only company selling this knife commercially. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. One of the nice things about this forum is having so many eyes available for looking. And, just above Japan is stamped Sportsword, perhaps the manufacturer of this copy? The contracts were 1942, & 1943. I am about to show her this blog post and additionally rub it in a little! The original design of this 5" blade is, I believe, a pre-war Marbles design which was known as the "Ideal", a #45. stagged Rosewood with brass pins, S-6541 marked Guarded Version stagged Rosewood with brass No date or manufacturer is stamped anywhere. Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. Camillus clearly had skinning in mind with this knife. I have 2 Camillus Knives that are similar but different. 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. Co., Tidioute;Union Cut. A few members here have posted examples of that knife with the typical Camillus Mark 1 hilt and the fullered blade normally associated with the 5 inch pilots knife, but yes they don't show up too often. Camillus was so successful a knife brand that other knifemakers contracted them to manufacture their blades. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. But this is Ontario. Woolworths, S3388: When the Marines formed the ParaMarines they needed a Look at these two knives in the photo below. These were in issue up to 2000 as for as Im aware. Bruce Mergele, QMC, USNR-Retired. Sign up for a new account in our community. 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 The WW II era knife has a long sweeping false edge while the current It is said to have been used on knives manufactured from the early 1930s to the mid 1940s. Theyre not like the other vintage war knives Ive dated because theyre not fighting knives. sactroop- Just noticed the lower Camillus above the stamped sheath has a very well defined, scooped out fuller. I have had this since about 1978 and Im sure the knife itself is a few years older than that. 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. 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. Do you have any information on this kind of knife ever being produced? Mine is an old C make still kept in my truck. Unbelievable piece. I own one as a backup knife for my backpacking, outdoor, and emergency needs. I will send you pics if you want but the condition is probably average or less but thats a guess. This initial fabrication met the basic outlined requirements what the Navy wanted, with the approval of the drawing, we then begin to see the application of the applied property marks which are simply USN on the ricasso. flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex It looks exactly like the survival knife from the air force. 5665 J68: Unknown so far, unable to find the S card the Klein knives are clear vintages, and theyre one of those knives that went to the war. The picture I posted is of a knife I had bid on in an auction, but did not win. Thus, finding ways of reducing the bulk of the Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) assisted in the overall weight considerations for flying. It was enlightening to discover that there is very little information available on the background and origins of this knife. 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. I appreciate you writing this post and the rest of the site is very good. The stamping was kind of inconsistent from my research. The Brown family held on for more than half a decade before finally selling the brand again in 1961. Unknown Hunting Knife: Kent was a trade name used by F W Possibly, some may have had one issued to them while serving in the military. Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. can be found quite regularly at just about any gun or knife show. It is currently still in inventory with the DoD through the GSA. While the true nature of the knife remained the same, the naming system and stamp models were not the same anymore. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US However, there is not enough information in the literature to determine with certainty the purpose of the holes. 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. If the Marines had a Para knife I viewed the ransacked show room Seems vagrant has an orange handled knife with a small blade protruding from it on picture #79. They is a lot more ingredients to the batch of pudding for these knives. In 1957, the Marble-Arms Corporation submitted to the U.S. government a design based on their Ideal Hunting Knife design. 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. At a time like this, when not all dealers can be trusted, you need to be on guard. If it were possible to convert you surely would be able to! HiI'm new to the site and am trying to identify a knife my daughter found yesterday. 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. Christopher, How to Date A Ka-Bar Knife (5 Unique Methods), How to Tell the Age of a Marbles Knife by Yourself (5 Methods), How to Date A Case Kodiak Knife by Yourself (Expert Advice), How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods), How to Date a Kissing Crane Knife (Both Old and New), How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and More), How to Tell If A 1918 Trench Knife Is Real (5+ Unique Methods). Both are Camillus but one has a 1" longer blade. 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. Your email address will not be published. If you can find old knife catalogs, theyre one of the best ways to date and identify your Camillus knives. 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. In 1983, this registration was amended to add the use of the product for incorporation into cork insulation for military use. The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. However, the registrations for all registered products containing salicylanilide as an active ingredient have been canceled. They may allow you to send it to them to get refurbished. Has can openers, awl, driver. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. We have many investment grade pieces available. It isnt worth that much plus its actually a pretty good knife. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. Any with steel domed rivets. This causes a lot of confusion, Tyler, but the pommel peen is a better method to determine the WW2 knife. This is the guard-marked type with a "plain" unmarked blade. This marking is post 1990 and is the current marking, it 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. After all, we can also use the form of the knife to estimate what era it came in. Eventually the U.S. Navy adopted the knife after failures on the Mark 1 and renamed it the U.S. Navy Mark 2. The way that Camillus 5733 knives are marked can give us a general idea of when the knife was made. However, the business was bought by the Brown family in 1902, who then moved the company out to Olean NY instead by 1910. This happens quite often. Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNil1897 1909Union Cut. We made no attempt to do any cleaning in case the knife is old. The Newer one is by Camillus the older one I got given to by my uncle, who got it from someone in Vietnam. 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. Hoping you guys can help. Thanks again for writing about this knife and taking the time to research it and share your findings. by ken6 Wed May 29, 2013 11:11 pm, Post 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. Finally Ive found something which helped me. I dont believe they were pinned in that era. Why? Curiously enough, my knife does not have the Camillus trademark name stamp anywhere on the knife or the sheath. Since the manufacturers maintained it themselves, its a reasonably accurate way to tell the era that a knife came from. 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. 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). No matter the reason for wanting to date that blade, these methods will get you an accurate year or an era, at worst. 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. Not all Ka-bar knives will have a serial number, but checking this fine detail would make sense where possible. The knife is about 12 / 30.5 cm overall; blued blade is about 6-15/16 /17.7 cm. I believe youre more interested in dating the vintage ones, though, so the other era guides on that list are best suited to your needs. It is WW II era and dual tang marked and etched. Another I recently bought a new Ontario that has 3-11 on the pommel (March 2011 I reckon). You can send them to my email: majorhykr@gmail.com. You are able to get the knife because it is dummy corded to you. Thanks for filling in the blanks. Anything you can tell me about its history? Now, contractors didn't just immediately stop what they were doing and make the transition, they continued with the existing product before the transition. You can jump to the following sections if youre in a hurry, but I would advise that you dont skip this part. Well I got my first one from and Army Helicopter pilot in Germany 1963. It was made from a spring off a model T. The sheath was made from a leather belt off a steam tractor. Speechless Q31: An almost twin to item number two above but this one Thus, when the Ka-bar knife company was changing hands, it was also getting different stamps and logos. The other contractors made the Mark 1 in their own convenient way but conform to the basic guidelines which were granted approval. What are the unique features of the Air Force Survival Knife, as outlined in the U.S. Government specifications? Held off rust well, and it is pretty solid. Did Camillus Make Other Brands Knives on Contract? This knife has been around for many years. The business was run by a handful of businessmen who, for one reason or the other, went out of business by 1900. The knife went through a couple of different vendors over its life cycle. That doesn't make it right, it just makes it how they were found from poor repro has a very short and sharply curved false edge. Knife collectors and dealers should still have those catalogs if you can find them. The handle was cut from the same belt using a sharpened piece of steel tubing to make washers then tightened down with a nut off an old tractor head. Both products contained a second active ingredient, salicylanilide. He started importing and selling German-made knives to his U.S. audience. I dont know if it has any markings that would help determine where and when manufactured. I know my knives - maybe not as well as my mother - but enough to write helpful guides for you. with their design. Both have leather grips. rivets. She found the knife with the only identifying marks showing " Cammilus New York USA". As with many uses of military equipment, service members use considerable ingenuity in the field when employing their equipment and therefore, the use of the holes in the blade guard for cordage lashing points may have been a field expedient use of the knife rather than as an intentionally designed purpose. The serrated spine was designed to cut through the aluminum skin surrounding the airframes of Korean and Vietnam War-era aircraft. Some extremely valid points! Camillus wanted to send the knife with a hack saw blade attached to 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. This is the #3 knife Camillus submitted for the test. It does, however, have a small Japan stamped in the blade at the hilt. . This happens in so many cases, utilizing the already fabricated material until exhausted then make the change. I just bought this knife from Ontario Knife Company. Hi Wilfredo, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Interesting information. Okay, maybe not fakes. This is an early Marbles design with a This design was accepted, and the military specifications documents were updated to reflect Marbles concept in MIL-K-8662A (04 November 1957). For the next 27 years it was in my Squad car or on my SWAT belt. Do you have any additional information on what the 6-89 is and how it fits in the history. Mine is a well-worn obviously military example, with a grey pommel top and worn leather sheath with steel tip. As originally designed it had a 6", saw back blade. The Marine Corps then also renamed the knife the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife. 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. After vetting the information against the published government standards for this knife and the government procurement process, what emerged was a unique story of an iconic knife that has found its way from the military to the civilian outdoor world and into the hearts of many owners and users. Did you recently find a Camillus knife, and youd like to know what era it came from? S-6541 marked Guarded Version stagged Rosewood with brass pins marked Kent S-6541 marked, Another as above As above with different tang markings, still a Kent If you, Read More How to Date a Kissing Crane Knife (Both Old and New)Continue, Barlow knives are considered by some knife collectors to be up there with the 1918 trench knife. Your email address will not be published. Moreover, the requirement for having a standard survival knife for pilots and aircrews across the DoD was due to economic considerations and budgeting constraints at the time which fostered standardization across the military services. Required fields are marked *. Thanks for contacting me. Where did she find it? An unmarked prototype hunter with Stagged Rosewood and larger pommel version we all know. Engineers. Phillip; Relevant!! Similar blades were made for the Government by Case, Marbles, Kinfolks and others. The handle should fold out to cover the entire blade edge. spacer arrangements. Appreciating the persistence you put into your site and in depth information you provide. I used it for Scouting till 1968. 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. Glen, MK2 on the other. 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". This is it. You are using an out of date browser. The genesis of the Air Force Survival Knife goes back to the 1950s at the dawn of the jet age. 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. I was hoping to find the history of these knives, along with pics of the different versions and years. 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). Heres a link to Frank Trzaska's Note on the subject. 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A Kent marked with Indian Trail and large brass rivets, J-9 marked is another Kent prototype with domed steel "S" Cards and drawings, dates, etc, associated with these knives These sheaths are in a very different style from the This was where he first got a taste for cutlery, which would later shape the man he became and the company he launched. by carrmillus Thu May 30, 2013 3:57 pm, Post Most knives I seen are marked 10998 or some other number not marked on my blade. 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. Camillus 1996 Combination Folding Knife USN $24.99 1 bid $5.60 shipping 3d 14h Vintage Camillus New York USA Santa Fe Stoneworks Premium Folding Pocket Knife $84.99 Was: $99.99 or Best Offer SPONSORED Vintage 4 Blade CAMILLUS 1981 USA Military Survival Pocket Knife - SKU 1617 I own one of these knives and recently became interested in its history when one was found in a japanese built WWII tunnel system in a mountain in Northern Luzon, Philippines. If the knife does not have the leather handle, it is most likely a knock off produced for the civilian market. J-7 marked Kent with Sportsman etching and stagged 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. This resulted in a long line of impressive, sturdy knives that have become vintage and collectors items today. The rarest USMC knife in Ive had a couple of the Camillus knives and they had the years indicated: 1975 and 1981. Ontarios knife became procured by the U.S. Army and was issued a National Stock Number, NSN: 1095-01-530-0833 within the Federal Supply System. Knife Center.com has them in stock. Below are some timelines for you to explore:Tang StampStamp DesignExtra MarkingsDateUnion Cutlery Co., Tidioute, Pa;Union Cut. Thank you for the history. 5679 L36: WW II Army Air Corps knife. Among the "bright" finished knives you will find a variance. the M3 and the M4 reproductions. US Military utility multi tool knife, no lanyard. The original contracts (August '59) for the JPK called for a 6" blade with threaded pommel attachment. Enjoy and See you on the trail! Nickel silver guards made in 1948. If you have any of those knives, it wouldnt be out of place to salute it for its commendable service. by MITCH RAPP Mon May 27, 2013 5:42 pm, Post I have the knife and sheath, but not the sharpener. and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. Most of the information that I have collected about the knife comes from blogs and knife forums on the internet. I believe the two holes in the blade guard was to dummy cord the knife. St Louis with Indian Trail grooved bone and large rivets. 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. Dale AAPK Administrator 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. The current edition of this document is Aerospace Standard SAE-AS-8662. capt14k, The 1954 update calls for the knife to have a sharpened clip point blade and an additional rivet to the sheath. Most would say no to such a deed. Today, we keep finding fewer and fewer people who fought in WWII around. From the picture you can see that the length of the hilts are different. Here is an image of my fullered 5 inch blade next to the saber ground blade knife. Sweeping grind. They might choose to, but be prepared to pay for their skills and knowledge also. Some companies marked them and some did not. touched them in anyway, as you see them is how they were in the showroom. It's easy! They did not adopt this knife, as we know the M3 was The leather for the grip will be cut into washers, 1/8 inch in thickness. 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 have been told these knives were carried by various elite Dealers and retailers of the knife usually let older catalogs rot, lost them, or simply misplaced them when a new batch of Ka-bar knives came in. Thanks, Dwain. Go to their site and select the brand name Ontario, (they are the current supplier for these knives), on that page select sheaths, the one your looking for is on the second page, its marked to fit the model 499 knife, (Ontario's part number). Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. Im not a fan of social media and dont use it. Camillus Keto Folding Knife $29.99 2 Reviews Notify Me When In Stock Camillus Choff Folding Knife Black $19.99 Notify Me When In Stock Camillus LK6 Folding Knife $22.99 Notify Me When In Stock Camillus Wedge Folding Knife $19.99 Notify Me When In Stock Camillus Carbide Edge Folding Knife $36.99 Notify Me When In Stock Camillus Heater II Neck 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. The knife was probably modified by a previous owner. As a further development on the Air Force Survival Knife, the Ontario Knife Company offers a second-generation civilian version of the knife in its Special Purpose SP series of knives. You are correct. If you dont have both the repro and original side by side, you might not be able to tell the difference sometimes. 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