But so many times the answer can be quite complicated. I find no marks on it but it was well used with rust stains. hunting knife. 5665 J68: Unknown so far, unable to find the S card the Among the "bright" finished knives you will find a variance. The gray painted Pommel indicates that it is issued to the Navy. Marbles prototype: Super rare item. Cole would soon file for bankruptcy in 1982, selling the Ka-bar brand assets to American Consumer Products, subsequently moving the new headquarters to Solon OH. That same year, the Marble-Arms Corporation (now known as Marbles) began work on designing their prototype for the survival knife based on the government specifications. Above we feature the Camillus USMC reproduction. like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real While that might make it harder to identify what a true Ka-bar knife is, though, it is a blessing in disguise sometimes. I may be wrong but it may have been produced between 1970-1990, maybe in Asia. Any information is appreciated. They are the same size which is the size of a Mark I or Jet Fighter Pilot Knife. So far I have not found the S card for factory reference collection. Look at these two knives in the photo below. Find out more below. Thank you for the history. https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife. 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. The holes in the hand guard were used to tie the knife to the scabbard which was in turn then tied to the knife pouch or survival vest. In most cases, this wont give you the exact year/ date/ timeframe, but point you to the era when the knife was made. The 1954 update calls for the knife to have a sharpened clip point blade and an additional rivet to the sheath. The condition of the knife is worn, but otherwise good. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Not looking to sell it. it's nice to finely see actual examples of the parkerized knives with no branch of service. Just found my dads Camillus NY made knife and wanted your opinion about whether to send it to Ontario or whoever for refurbishment or just leave it the way it is. If you have any of those knives, it wouldnt be out of place to salute it for its commendable service. Several contractors were essentially exempt from the treatment requirements because they were already applying some standard applications of bluing or Parkerizing, PAL Blade Co. for example. 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. Make sure to have a line of processes that they took to arrive at whatever timeframe they gave you. blade with S numbers. 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. The sheath welt shall be 3/8-inch-thick and 2 inches in length. Camillus Proptotype with 5 inches blade which was not accepted. Kent Stagged Rosewood with steel rivets, same as above. It is the SP 2, Survival Knife. I have a Camillus USA 5 fixed blade knife that was issued to me between 1964-1965 as a flight crew member in Patrol Squadron 8, VP-8 Anti submarine warfare squadron. S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, These are the remaining items that were left in the Camillus factory show At a time like this, when not all dealers can be trusted, you need to be on guard. 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. joined the originals, now we have all that were present at the time of the They are hard to find. Sent to the Jeffersonville Quartermaster, it is essentially a 6 We have over 75,000 pieces of Boy and Girl Scout Memorabilia to sell. Already bankrupt, the brands assets were bought by the Robinson Knife Company who flipped the assets to Cole National in 1966. Leather washers handle with a heavy round pommel and slightly curved guard; all parts are perfectly tight with no play. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. This blog was how do you say it? 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. In 1961, updates to the military specifications called for a 5-inch blade. Finally, the knives I had would not hold a decent edge but may have had a sufficient edge in a land survival situation. 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. While the true nature of the knife remained the same, the naming system and stamp models were not the same anymore. Enjoy! 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. That stamp is different than the one used earlier. Still,, Read More How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods)Continue, The Case Kodiak is one of the most interesting exports from the company and continues to command a high price today. All of these make the recipe for a truly great knife that deserves our attention. It doesn't get any better then this S-449 A and S-449B Prototype Hunting Knives with different by coffeecup Sun May 26, 2013 9:03 am, Post and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. ? I sent some pictures I have of mine, Major. Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex It was enlightening to discover that there is very little information available on the background and origins of this knife. 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. Furthermore, standardization of equipment reduces costs upon the logistical system. 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. 5683 L75: The Camillus Mark 1 prototype reference piece. Note the scabbards with and without sheet 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. You pull the knife out but drop it. existence. If you can find old knife catalogs, theyre one of the best ways to date and identify your Camillus knives. In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. In fact, I believe that learning how to date a ka-bar knife requires more attention to detail and a couple of more moving parts than when we were dealing with the Kissing Crane knives. Do you have any additional information on what the 6-89 is and how it fits in the history. Entertaining and informing. 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. If you send me your email address I can send you photos. 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. Any opinions? Here is an image of my fullered 5 inch blade next to the saber ground blade knife. 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. The dummy cord is tied on a hole at the blade guard and then it is sewn in the green pouch. Shameful right after the factory closes what comes out. I have three of these babies from my flying days with the U. S. Navy. Bone stag and CR guard made in It is marked U.S.N over MARK I. Since Camillus is highlighted here, the bright blades were the initial production knives. I have a 5 knife marked Ontario 10-76. Do you think your Camillus is older than your friends, but neither is sure? Knife #1 and #2 were never found in the factory collection years ago, this US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY 1200 dozen made in Production date date 3/25/1943. 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. contracts. HiI'm new to the site and am trying to identify a knife my daughter found yesterday. rivets, Kent Sportsman with etching and stagged bone and large Never knew that opinions could be this varied. has the Mark 2 pommel not the M3 version. Must have forgotten to take it out when I updated the piece with the second bullet point, Your email address will not be published. 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. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing Enjoy! Camillus was also notorious for sometimes mixing up the tang stamps. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US Thank you. I had suspected that was the case but did not have any evidence. 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. I appreciate the vote of confidence . In New York City. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. If you dont go to knife shows, you might also have some luck with veteran knife collectors in your locale. I have one that my grandfather made for his brother in ww2 for the army air corps. Listed here we will discuss a few items that Each contractor had their personal signatures, better described as authorized deviations. I also picked up another old Camillus that has no dates on it whatsoever. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Hi Wilfredo, OK, but I did not see any knife with this tang stamp before 1989. It was made from a spring off a model T. The sheath was made from a leather belt off a steam tractor. IMHO, both knives fit into the category of Navy Mark1 knives. If you dont have both the repro and original side by side, you might not be able to tell the difference sometimes. I appreciate you writing this post and the rest of the site is very good. companies to design the Para knife. It is a Japanese made copy of the US Air Force Survival knife and was sold through the US military exchanges. The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. capt14k, The pommel screw in the middle looks to be steel, but nut is brass. The contracts were 1942, & 1943. This is the #3 knife Camillus submitted for the test. USMC next to the current repro which graphically shows the difference. By 1876, after his uncles company had to close shop due to poor sales figures, Adolph charted out a new path for himself. the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two together at the same time. head pommel. Here you will find information and tips on outdoor activities, wilderness safety and survival, equipment, first aid, health, and other related items of interest to hikers, backpackers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. metal tip protectors. Any Further Details or assistance is greatly appreciated. Fortunately for us, Camillus changed their stamps enough to map each one to different periods. 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). In the end, it proved to be a logistical nightmare, however, Robeson did make the switch. The fun thing is that you also date the scabbards. If you would like, I could send you a photo of this knife. Examine your knife pocket identifying mark on one of the blades. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. One Side of the blade should have the Camillus Knife brand and the identification should have the blade number. However, the essential features of the knife have remained constant throughout the life of the knife. 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. Many of us have been exposed to the fixed blade knife known popularly as the Air Force Survival Knife. By the close of 1943, a satisfactory method was applied. The topic got side tracked here a little bit with the USAAC hunting knives, those with the fuller blade. 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. These items I'm just not in possession of good references to documentation that would support my opinion yet. You have a very scarce Camillus MARK 1. 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. You mentioned the Ontario KNife Company briefly in the article. The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. Don't know how durable or even if it is any good. the knife is a Camillus model number 5733. 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. Knife collectors and dealers should still have those catalogs if you can find them. Both have black plastic pommel. The blade not adopted had a flat blade with plastic Resinox pommel. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false knife that was adopted. The others that I've seen have the later arched tang stamp. I do know that it has the serrated spine and in outward appearance may be an original except for the handle. We can go down the list for all the contractors. This knife has been around for many years. 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. It looks exactly like the type of knife I pull up in a Google search. Valor is the name of the US company that retailed the 998. Later, after service members began returning from Vietnam, the military-grade issued knives began to be seen on the market. Hi Bruce: Ive read reviews that claim the new ones (from Ontario) are not as good. The Marine Corps then also renamed the knife the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife. Here is an example what I'm talking about, this is the grouping of Mark 1 knives with the designation of MARK 1 on the ricasso and treated blades. View all posts by Major Hykr. Eventually the U.S. Navy adopted the knife after failures on the Mark 1 and renamed it the U.S. Navy Mark 2. Very nice! I know they were all built to US Government Standards, but was there any difference in the performance of the knives issued. I can't give you a model number but it is a USAF survival knife AKA a jet pilot knife or bolt 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. The leather will be treated with para-nitrophenol fungicide. One is the "Shark.". 27. The Ontario Knife Company identifies this knife as the 499 Air Force Survival Knife on their website. 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! Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. Saunders knives; and a few more knives under contract. Why? I have no idea how long it had been sitting there. This happens quite often. Schrade Knife Identification (www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us) Schrade Knives (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) Victorinox. knives under boxes and paperwork. Ka-bar did not just make straight knives or folding knives. 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design 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. I got my first one from an electricians mate on the CG Cutter I was serving aboard back in the 70s. Klein knives are clear vintages, and theyre one of those knives that went to the war. If the Marines had a Para knife One of the nice things about this forum is having so many eyes available for looking. Both have black plastic pommel. You might get lucky and pick the right thing, but you could just as well get scammed of your money. Ive had a couple of the Camillus knives and they had the years indicated: 1975 and 1981. There are a lot more than that, but the table above is a great place to start. originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original Contact the Ontario Knife Company. The handle should fold out to cover the entire blade edge. Also, note that not all old Ka-bar knives were used in the war. Both marked CAMILLUS over N.Y. but the one on the left the font is larger. 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). As such, finding a definitive history of the development and procurement of this knife is difficult to reconstruct. Surplus stores will purchase them in bulk through U.S. Government auctions, collectors will buy them at auctions, military museums will display them, and they will continue to be available for purchase on the internet. sactroop- Just noticed the lower Camillus above the stamped sheath has a very well defined, scooped out fuller. 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. Glen, Can you say more about how Ontario played a role in the Survival Knifes evolution ? This is the factory reference I may also be able to confirm if the knife was a gift from my uncle who worked on helicopter camera equipment in the Vietnam war. Major Hykr is my blog site to chronicle my hiking and backpacking experiences. During the war, they produced over 17 million knives of various type and spec for the military, more than any other knife maker. The grip will be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-165. Can't recall seeing. 1 2 3 Items 1 - 12 of 27 Show per page Sort By Camillus Bombat 6" Pocket Knife #19484 $17.99 These bayonets are very similar to the originals so you need to check Where neither is possible, its best to stay away. 5684 S50: Dated 8/21/1945 this design uses the Mark 2 blade, It's easy! Hi. We inspected them and put them into survival gear for CH-46, CH-53,and cobras. Knife. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. Hello, Most folks don't know FYI, in case your interested, the Government specification sheath for this knife is still available. Thanks! knife. - 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. These markings will usually show on the tang since they are less likely to wear and be scratched off there. The rarest USMC knife in They did not adopt this knife, as we know the M3 was 1960's-76 Camillus New York Wooden handle US military style 2 blade electricians folding pocket knife-3 3/4'hunting. Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. The Newer one is by Camillus the older one I got given to by my uncle, who got it from someone in Vietnam. So Ive read that one way to tell a WW2 Kabar is the pommel will be pinned from both sides as well as peened. Quality knives and tools with lowest prices. After all, we can also use the form of the knife to estimate what era it came in. The new design that was adopted was the 6 inch JPK. Q30: WW II Prototype made for the 6 inch Hunting knife Force survival kit knife. Frank reports that Marbles was supplying the Ideal to the Government as early as 1934. with Rosewood grips. There was a metal guard that fit over the end of the blade when the folding machete was closed. I became curious about the background and history of this knife about a year ago. auction. The leather for the grip will be cut into washers, 1/8 inch in thickness. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. 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. The second question that arises concerning some of the features of this knife is the purpose of the two holes in the blade guard. I would, thus, rather you look at the knife itself rather than trying to use the sheath to make a judgment. After all, that is what they practically do for a living. The intended use of the knife is for pilots as required in survival situations. 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. I have sent you an email to see how I may be able to help. Im assuming the knife is an earlier production but, as its a 5 inch blade, it has to be after 1961. repro has a very short and sharply curved false edge. It doesn't sit flush my guess is it was replaced. quick. He started importing and selling German-made knives to his U.S. audience. There was a spin off copy cat comp. the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. that when Camillus got the bid for the Jet Pilot Knife Marbles made a deal Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. can be found quite regularly at just about any gun or knife show. 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. and sold through the PX system as well. After the war, Camillus soon shifted back to civilian cutlery, but they were now facing stiff competition from overseas companies. Has can openers, awl, driver. Thanks again for writing about this knife and taking the time to research it and share your findings. I used it for Scouting till 1968. http://usmilitaryknives.com/knife_knotes_7.htm. The guard is stamped CAMILLUS on one side, U.S.N. You are correct. 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