business. 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. I have one but cant find anything about it. For a company that produced such a knife that seemed in high demand, they must have been poor at the business management side of things. "S" Cards and drawings, dates, etc, associated with these knives USMC Raider reproduction with fine pewter handle. the Camillus designs submitted for testing. Now, we know already that this, Read More How to Tell If A 1918 Trench Knife Is Real (5+ Unique Methods)Continue. As such, this knife was not intended as a frontiersman or bushcraft knife, per se. for great photos and full text on telling them like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real The sheath welt shall be 3/8-inch-thick and 2 inches in length. Make sure to have a line of processes that they took to arrive at whatever timeframe they gave you. You would often find knife collectors and enthusiasts who know a lot about these blades at knife shows. This knife looks a lot The guard is stamped CAMILLUS on one side, U.S.N. Paranitrophenol was first registered in the United States in 1963 as a fungicide incorporated into leather products and hides as a preservative. by MITCH RAPP Mon May 27, 2013 5:42 pm, Post Most folks don't know 1960's-76 Camillus New York Wooden handle US military style 2 blade electricians folding pocket knife-3 3/4'hunting. Furthermore, standardization of equipment reduces costs upon the logistical system. Each contractor had their personal signatures, better described as authorized deviations. I, too, have one that has a small Japan stamped on the blade at the hilt. In all other ways, it totally resembles the pilots survival knife distributed to the military in the 1950s. They are back again and better then ever. The WW II era knife has a long sweeping false edge while the current 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. The blade is very sharp but has surface deterioration and the guard seems rather dull. 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. Another possibility, is that a previous owner modified the knife after it was issued or purchased. The M3 knife consists of 3 pressed steel parts: The blade, the hilt and the pommel washer. PS If you buy the knife today, the seller might include a newer sheath just to promote better knife safety for you. The design features for this knife came about through various inputs from servicemembers, survivability researchers, and training developers. Great knife for camping or scouting I carried mine on walks in the woods. While that might make it harder to identify what a true Ka-bar knife is, though, it is a blessing in disguise sometimes. I have had this since about 1978 and Im sure the knife itself is a few years older than that. S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, I will highly recommend this site! Dustin- Great information! Ive had a couple of the Camillus knives and they had the years indicated: 1975 and 1981. Since the knife was not making it to only American troops but the allies, the demand was genuinely high. stagged Rosewood with brass pins, S-6541 marked Guarded Version stagged Rosewood with brass It ius very similar to other Camillus tang stamps, so be carefull to note the details. Well I got my first one from and Army Helicopter pilot in Germany 1963. Can't recall seeing. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. Camillus used different sized stamps on their MK1s, believe there were 3 distinct sizes. Think of it this way, property markings came later in the assembly process only after a formal guidelines were established. factory or used by them. 1937. 76, #4). Keep up the great work. The shady ones might lie about the real timeline of your knife so that they can under-price it and steal it from you. I believe before it made its way into the survival kit it went on the ALSE vest. This is a testimony to the ingenuity of the design team that developed the knife at the Marbles company. It looks exactly like the survival knife from the air force. Both marked CAMILLUS over N.Y. but the one on the left the font is larger. 5684: This is the WW II USMC blade marked knife in the Both products contained a second active ingredient, salicylanilide. He started importing and selling German-made knives to his U.S. audience. If you have some method to receive photos, let me know and Ill forward the photos. The blade not adopted had a flat blade with plastic Resinox pommel. December 15, 2017 in EDGED WEAPONS. It will not be long before you are won over by the versatility and practicality of the Air Force Survival Knife. Eventually the U.S. Navy adopted the knife after failures on the Mark 1 and renamed it the U.S. Navy Mark 2. Here are some links to other threads touching on this subject. You can send them to my email: majorhykr@gmail.com. Co., Tidioute;Union Cut. Hand marked on the 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. It was enlightening to discover that there is very little information available on the background and origins of this knife. No matter the reason for wanting to date that blade, these methods will get you an accurate year or an era, at worst. Here is an image of my fullered 5 inch blade next to the saber ground blade knife. 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. Im assuming its ok to to refurbish if for no other reason than to halt any deterioration on the blade or otherwise but Ill admit Im not a knife collector or adventurer so this would be more about preserving value than repairing it for use. I would, thus, rather you look at the knife itself rather than trying to use the sheath to make a judgment. Thank you. The one on the left there is a bevel at the top of the grip. I attach a photo of the peened pommel that makes this 6" a 1960 model: Hi. surely wasn't in Vietnam unless it was with a tourist. These knives became popular with outdoorsman. The blade markings are not specified on the Camillus drawing. rivets. I will send you pics if you want but the condition is probably average or less but thats a guess. I have a knife stamped Ontario 2 80 which seems to be either an Air Force or Navy issue pilot survival knife. I've heard arguments on both sides, but as of yet I'd be uncomfortable moving the positions beyond the level of opinion. Thanks! Theyre not like the other vintage war knives Ive dated because theyre not fighting knives. Still,, Read More How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods)Continue, The kissing crane knives are some of the most well-made, long-lasting, and historical knives that we can still find around today. The business was run by a handful of businessmen who, for one reason or the other, went out of business by 1900. 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. 5684 S50: Dated 8/21/1945 this design uses the Mark 2 blade, The original design of this 5" blade is, I believe, a pre-war Marbles design which was known as the "Ideal", a #45. Never knew that opinions could be this varied. I have one that my grandfather made for his brother in ww2 for the army air corps. S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, stagged Rosewood with brass pins Same as above but handle more rounded. Later, when we received individual survival and flotation gear, the knife scabbard was sometimes sewn into the pocket where a .38 special was stored during Vietnam days on the survival vest. By the close of 1943, a satisfactory method was applied. 5665 J68: Unknown so far, unable to find the S card the Nickel silver guards made in 1948. Most knives I seen are marked 10998 or some other number not marked on my blade. Bear7, If possible, seek the opinion of multiple experts before making a solid decision. joined the originals, now we have all that were present at the time of the If you dont go to knife shows, you might also have some luck with veteran knife collectors in your locale. 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. 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. Besides showing you how to date a Camillus knife properly, I also give some tips to avoid falling into the fake vintage Camillus knife scam. Im not a fan of social media and dont use it. Valor is the name of the US company that retailed the 998. However, it was still adequate for survival situations and therefore remained in the Federal Supply System. I recently bought a new Ontario that has 3-11 on the pommel (March 2011 I reckon). 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. 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 knives may contain one to six individual blades, knife use caution when opening them. I am trying to find any information on a 7 inch U.S. Camillus. http://usmilitaryknives.com/knife_knotes_7.htm. the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. There were of course Marines stationed on the base. 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]. IMHO, both knives fit into the category of Navy Mark1 knives. The blade design is different then the It is the SP 2, Survival Knife. Bruce Mergele, QMC, USNR-Retired. This is when Camillus re-designed their screw top pommel. The Marine Corps then also renamed the knife the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife. Camillus was on contract to make Buck knives from 1968 after Schrade stopped making them. In 1983, this registration was amended to add the use of the product for incorporation into cork insulation for military use. Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. 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. 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. Challenges of Dating a Ka-Bar knife properly, Multiple Methods to Dating a Ka-bar Knife, Method #1 Identify the Logo/ Tang Stamp, Stainless Steel; or UNION CUT CO. & OLEAN, N. Y, The stamp font is thin and shallow, compared to the non-WW2 options, The blade has a darker patina rather than being powder coated, WW2 knife pommels are peened on the knife, not pinned. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. steel dome pins. The second question that arises concerning some of the features of this knife is the purpose of the two holes in the blade guard. By contrast, the current DoD procurement process is much more refined and regulated. Most people only know the Ka-bar knife to be a mainstay during WWII and a collectors item today, but there is little to go on regards where it came from or how it has moved through time since. Wouldn't mind running across one of these to compare to my two examples. These are the true originals that went to the war and every other one after that was made after the war. Another unmarked Prototype hunter with stagged Rosewoods A Short History of the U. S. 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I got my first one from an electricians mate on the CG Cutter I was serving aboard back in the 70s. We have seen it in outfitter stores, marketed on the internet, and may even have owned one. Mine is a well-worn obviously military example, with a grey pommel top and worn leather sheath with steel tip. The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. You are using an out of date browser. Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. Ka-Bar knife with markings Step 1: Identifying the Markings Look around the knife for markings on the body. 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. Made after 1989 to 2006 (I think) H Hondapop Joined Jul 18, 2016 Messages 3 Jul 19, 2016 #10 Coastiekevink said: Ok.I'll ask! Many thanks! Before this requirement, knives of several types were procured by the individual branches of the military and dispensed to their members. Any opinions? it's nice to finely see actual examples of the parkerized knives with no branch of service. There was a spin off copy cat comp. piece, they were never made in WW II. This is the knife as adopted, kept for the 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. I just bought this knife from Ontario Knife Company. Note the scabbards with and without sheet Those who do not currently own one should purchase one. Kent Stagged Rosewood with steel rivets, same as above. 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". Ka-bar knives are not made like they used to be anymore. 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. Opening locked doors and smashing car windows. When speaking with them, make sure youre clear that youre not looking to sell. Entertaining and informing. But if its an Asian imitation then its hard to determine when it was made. 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. Frank reports that Marbles was supplying the Ideal to the Government as early as 1934. Many GIs bought these knives and carried them during the war in Vietnam, including my father, who bought on in the exchange in Takhli, Thailand, and wore it during missions over North Vietnam. It was probably stashed there by some kid whose dad was a Navy pilot. companies to design the Para knife. room when the company was auctioned off. This tang stamp was used by Camillus from 1946 to 1950. 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. However, the registrations for all registered products containing salicylanilide as an active ingredient have been canceled. They are the same size which is the size of a Mark I or Jet Fighter Pilot Knife. Did your Camillus knife go to the war? Maybe you can help me out here. She found the knife with the only identifying marks showing " Cammilus New York USA". brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed I hope this is the right place to make this post.sorry if not. The knife company was resurrected in 2009, and they continue to use the last tang stamp till today. Both have leather grips. and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. I appreciate the vote of confidence . One Side of the blade should have the Camillus Knife brand and the identification should have the blade number. When you have a knife that meets the specs above, it could only have been made in 1944 or 1945. by glennbad Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:48 am, Post Find out more below. If you are interested in the Camillus M4 Phillip; The serrated spine was designed to cut through the aluminum skin surrounding the airframes of Korean and Vietnam War-era aircraft. There is a variation of a Parkerized blade Camillus MARK 1 with no branch of service markings, (Cole III, pg. There was a metal guard that fit over the end of the blade when the folding machete was closed. Relevant!! Beyond that I do not know if they were swapped out. larger pommel version we all know. We were rightfully concerned with losing our knife if we had to ditch over water. This is the #3 knife Camillus submitted for the test. Co.Arc-shapedUSA, or Union; Stainless1912 1925Tidioute CUT. That latest acquisition also had a sheath lacking the metal back and tip of the sheath, but appears original in all respects. If I am honest, theyre not the only ones to make this mistake. Interesting information. https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife. Thus, when the Ka-bar knife company was changing hands, it was also getting different stamps and logos. I suspect it is Vietnam era from its condition. While researching this knife I discovered that Camillus, the same manufacturer as the iconic Kabar fighting knife, was the main producer of these knives. qualified technician to remove the surface rust and dirt on them. 5684 L77A: Camillus tried to talk Naval Ordnance into using Made in September 1941. Very nice! 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. The Newer one is by Camillus the older one I got given to by my uncle, who got it from someone in Vietnam. The one on the left is a 1972 and the one on the right has no date. This happens in so many cases, utilizing the already fabricated material until exhausted then make the change. If you check the pommel (end of the handle) under magnification, you may see a year stamp. Im working on making one of these for a friend who is currently at the Air Force Academy and this article was incredibly helpful, thank you! edge. It was used to open C-rations, cutting vines, skinning game and fish. That stamp is different than the one used earlier. Additionally, synthetic composite materials like Kevlar had not been fully integrated into aircraft construction until the late 1970s and 1980s. Shameful right after the factory closes what comes out. I like that, but cannot figure out what type of knife that may be. This is usually where I first look at when dating knives. storage. The earliest Camillus factory experimental 6 inch Jet Pilot 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 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. markings on the knives or the special way the knife was built. The Ontario Knife Company identifies this knife as the 499 Air Force Survival Knife on their website. contracts. These sheaths are in a very different style from the Major Hykr is my blog site to chronicle my hiking and backpacking experiences. Hoping to try and date them but I am finding conflicting information. Mine is an old C make still kept in my truck. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. hunting knives from parts on hand. current model. Most of the information that I have collected about the knife comes from blogs and knife forums on the internet. compares with this knife. knife. silver. has the Mark 2 pommel not the M3 version. Step 2: Read the markings You could find either the USMC or USN MK2 marking on the knife. the markings are all the same and in the same place as the originals. A Kent marked with Indian Trail and large brass rivets, J-9 marked is another Kent prototype with domed steel The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false edge. Its total length is 292mm (11 5/8 inches). forces. Well Camillus didn't start making these knives with this marking until 1974 so 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. I also personally packed these knives up If you send me your email address I can send you photos. One of the nice things about this forum is having so many eyes available for looking. Its width is 21.8mm (21.8mm) and thickness is 4.5mm (4.5mm). Orig. factory collection. US Military utility multi tool knife, no lanyard. Do you think your Camillus is older than your friends, but neither is sure? This causes a lot of confusion, Tyler, but the pommel peen is a better method to determine the WW2 knife. I own one as a backup knife for my backpacking, outdoor, and emergency needs. Also it is not cut to put on a belt. 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. There won't be any pommel markings on this one. You have a very scarce Camillus MARK 1. originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original While the true nature of the knife remained the same, the naming system and stamp models were not the same anymore. This is the early AAC and the empty draws. If you have a collector around, check with them to see if they had kept such catalogs. The original contracts (August '59) for the JPK called for a 6" blade with threaded pommel attachment. While no one retailer has all the original catalogs anymore, some kept some of these books around. S1408: This is a prototype Camillus sent in to alter the The pommel screw in the middle looks to be steel, but nut is brass. I am about to show her this blog post and additionally rub it in a little! Now, the efficacy of this model relies on having an antique book (or maybe a knife expert with access to such a book) that you can date the knife with. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. These two knives are commonly identified as WW2 pilots knives. In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. the knife is a Camillus model number 5733. Both have black plastic pommel. Any Further Details or assistance is greatly appreciated. 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. 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. The If you can find old knife catalogs, theyre one of the best ways to date and identify your Camillus knives. You must log in or register to reply here. As a flight equipment Marine. However, because of Marbles premature manufacturing of the knife before it was awarded a government contract, the rest of the world gained the privilege to own this knife. Contact the Ontario Knife Company. Both have leather grips. 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. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US and took them with me when the auction was over. existence. This was one of They got into every kind of game and having different manufacturers along the line meant that they all didnt have to stick to the same design philosophy. Today, we keep finding fewer and fewer people who fought in WWII around. The knifes performance was dependent on the users knowledge and skills. By Thus, this knife became obsolete for its original intended use when the majority of military aircraft incorporated composite materials. 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. Enjoy! Skip, I'm not sure that we can or can not label either of those knives as genuine Mark 1's. Once you open the link you can either scroll about have way down and look for the title "bright blades", or put it into the find function and let the machine do the work. The tip of the sheath is pointed and the back part of leather extends beyond the front for two lanyard holes. Regards, 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. 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