IMHO, both knives fit into the category of Navy Mark1 knives. The sheath welt shall be 3/8-inch-thick and 2 inches in length. A second fungicidal product was registered in 1967. Hi. large bakelite pommel and multiple spacers. Ive read reviews that claim the new ones (from Ontario) are not as good. I am about to show her this blog post and additionally rub it in a little! Only the same "Camillus N.Y." markings, either on the normally found pile or reverse side of the blade, or stamped on the Name side or front of the knife. Among the "bright" finished knives you will find a variance. Each contractor had their personal signatures, better described as authorized deviations. The tip of the sheath is pointed and the back part of leather extends beyond the front for two lanyard holes. In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US At a time like this, when not all dealers can be trusted, you need to be on guard. Above that it simply says "Army Air Forces". PS If you buy the knife today, the seller might include a newer sheath just to promote better knife safety for you. As such, this knife was not intended as a frontiersman or bushcraft knife, per se. Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNil1897 1909Union Cut. survival kit knife with straight line marking. The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. Did Camillus Make Other Brands Knives on Contract? Look at these two knives in the photo below. It was enlightening to discover that there is very little information available on the background and origins of this 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. I also personally packed these knives up The shady ones might lie about the real timeline of your knife so that they can under-price it and steal it from you. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. They did not adopt this knife, as we know the M3 was Knife. You have a very scarce Camillus MARK 1. The blade design is different then the Thank you. Thanks for filling in the blanks. The grip will be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-165. Why? The journey of this iconic knife has been exciting to discover. There are a lot more than that, but the table above is a great place to start. For a knife that has been around for more than 120 years now, you also know that it would have changed hands a lot of times. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing Frank reports that Marbles was supplying the Ideal to the Government as early as 1934. the Army needed one as well to replace the M2 pocket knife. The earliest Camillus factory experimental 6 inch Jet Pilot Valor is the name of the US company that retailed the 998. We made no attempt to do any cleaning in case the knife is old. stagged Rosewood with brass pins, S-6541 marked Guarded Version stagged Rosewood with brass quick. Way cool! Co.Arc-shapedUSA, or Union; Stainless1912 1925Tidioute CUT. 5684 S50: Dated 8/21/1945 this design uses the Mark 2 blade, My friend and I were just talking about this specific subject, she actually is normally attempting to prove me completely wrong! Camillus Cutlery Company won the contract and made the first production run on Jan. 27, 1943. like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real the knife is a Camillus model number 5733. joined the originals, now we have all that were present at the time of the 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. pins marked Kent, As above with different tang markings, still a Kent. hunting knives from parts on hand. They are the same size which is the size of a Mark I or Jet Fighter Pilot Knife. 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. Well Camillus didn't start making these knives with this marking until 1974 so I became curious about the background and history of this knife about a year ago. Okay, maybe not fakes. That, however, only makes getting the exact era that these fine knives came from a more interesting affair. Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. 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. Its nice to come across a blog every once in a while that isnt the same old rehashed material. I have 2 Camillus Knives that are similar but different. Adolph Kastor immigrated to the U.S.A. when he was 14 and worked in his uncles hardware company. by jerryd6818 Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:06 am, Return to Camillus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The TL-29 electrician's knife was originally an issue item manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company. brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed Camillus knives are one of my most favorites knives to date. 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. 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. Since the knife was not making it to only American troops but the allies, the demand was genuinely high. knife that was adopted. Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. The sheath shall be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-271, The sheath leather shall be 8/64-inch-thick. 76, #4). Before this requirement, knives of several types were procured by the individual branches of the military and dispensed to their members. Hi Bruce: 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. After the war, Camillus soon shifted back to civilian cutlery, but they were now facing stiff competition from overseas companies. 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. Made to cut overhead upside S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, 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. However, the essential features of the knife have remained constant throughout the life of the knife. The 6 inches blade was shortend to 5 inches keeping the profile and was then accepted. The sharpening stone shall be fabricated from silicon carbide, grain size 280, hardness P, vitrified bond. You ought to take part in a contest for one of the best sites on the net. Eventually the U.S. Navy adopted the knife after failures on the Mark 1 and renamed it the U.S. Navy Mark 2. 5679 L36: WW II Army Air Corps knife. knife for training and issue. 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. 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. We see this one constantly on sale as a "Vietnam The blade is very sharp but has surface deterioration and the guard seems rather dull. The Marine Corps then also renamed the knife the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife. Very creative, one of the nicer sites I have seen today. 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. The serrated spine was designed to cut through the aluminum skin surrounding the airframes of Korean and Vietnam War-era aircraft. Mikedon thanks for posting the pictures. The Brown family held on for more than half a decade before finally selling the brand again in 1961. Contact the Ontario Knife Company. However, there is not enough information in the literature to determine with certainty the purpose of the holes. Tom said that the Government contract was cancelled in 1984. It was used to open C-rations, cutting vines, skinning game and fish. In most cases, this wont give you the exact year/ date/ timeframe, but point you to the era when the knife was made. by MITCH RAPP Mon May 27, 2013 5:42 pm, Post So both of mine in the first post are wartime? 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. Here are some links to other threads touching on this subject. It doesn't get any better then this S-449 A and S-449B Prototype Hunting Knives with different Ka-bar did not just make straight knives or folding knives. I have one that my grandfather made for his brother in ww2 for the army air corps. 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. factory or used by them. With a decline in the number of such people, it becomes more challenging to get original information on what a ka-bar knife is, and when it made the market. I have a MK2 copy that I bought in the US Army AAFES exchange in West Germany in the mid-1980s. Keep up the great work. But if its an Asian imitation then its hard to determine when it was made. [emailprotected], Thanks for letting me know that, Murphy. Q30: WW II Prototype made for the 6 inch Hunting knife However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as Airborne Units and Army Rangers, so these units received priority for the M3 at the start of . Interesting information. The 1954 update calls for the knife to have a sharpened clip point blade and an additional rivet to the sheath. The sharpening stone size shall be 3 inches long, 7/8-inch-wide, and 1/4 inch thick. An unmarked prototype hunter with Stagged Rosewood and The knife was probably modified by a previous owner. About as plain as you can get, this is a prototype paring If it were possible to convert you surely would be able to! Many of us have been exposed to the fixed blade knife known popularly as the Air Force Survival Knife. Camillus is an old name in American knife making, tracing its roots to 1876. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. St Louis with Indian Trail grooved bone and large rivets. The blade markings are not specified on the Camillus drawing. Is this unusual? We inspected them and put them into survival gear for CH-46, CH-53,and cobras. It isnt worth that much plus its actually a pretty good knife. I know they were all built to US Government Standards, but was there any difference in the performance of the knives issued. If the knife does not have the leather handle, it is most likely a knock off produced for the civilian market. Required fields are marked *. capt14k, Shameful right after the factory closes what comes out. I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. Made in September 1941. 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. Camillus was so successful a knife brand that other knifemakers contracted them to manufacture their blades. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/295814-5-inch-hunting-and-sheath-knives/?hl=%2Bpilots+%2Bknife&do=findComment&comment=2377348, http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/111421-odd-camillus-usn-mark-1/?hl=%2Bpilots+%2Bknife&do=findComment&comment=830644, http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/200448-questions-on-a-bright-blade-camillus-mark-1/. (222) $59.00. Thanks for your work. head pommel. The picture I posted is of a knife I had bid on in an auction, but did not win. 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. Thus, the current standards, methods, and procedures were not necessarily applicable to the procurement process that brought this knife into existence. and the empty draws. . 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. 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. Currently, one pesticide product is registered to contain para-nitrophenol as an active ingredient. You could find either the USMC or USN MK2 marking on the knife. Ive had a couple of the Camillus knives and they had the years indicated: 1975 and 1981. As a result, the Ontario Knife Company developed a prototype based on the 1957 design that was first submitted by Marble. contracts. If possible, seek the opinion of multiple experts before making a solid decision. 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! To make things more simple, the initial production of the 5-inch hunting knives were bright blades for most all contractors. Production date date 3/25/1943. The handle should fold out to cover the entire blade edge. Furthermore, standardization of equipment reduces costs upon the logistical system. The similarities to Mark I knives are obvious, but they were procured and manufactured under different contracts and specifications. 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. This was one they wanted to make but never did. Some shady knife enthusiasts might want to get the knife from you at a steal price or in a swap deal for something else. in the handle grip from the looks of it. Below the knives are short write up of what they are. This guide to dating Camillus knives is focused on the Camillus-stamped knives only. by Colonel666 Wed May 29, 2013 10:48 pm, Post Thanks for sharing. It may add to your history file. Thanks for the info major. Bruce Mergele, QMC, USNR-Retired. It doesn't sit flush my guess is it was replaced. and sold through the PX system as well. Schrade Knife Identification (www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us) Schrade Knives (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) Victorinox. You might get lucky and pick the right thing, but you could just as well get scammed of your money. The current edition of this document is Aerospace Standard SAE-AS-8662. Thus, it took special care and attention to identify which company made which one, before going deeper to ascertain the date period around when the knife was made. Many thanks! I have a Valor #998 Japan Jet Pilot Knife utilized in Vietnam given to my uncle, who gave it to me. Even if the Ontario Knife Company discontinues their production and the DoD phases them out of their inventories, the knife will be around for commercial purchase. No date or manufacturer is stamped anywhere. Dated 10/30/1941. I can't give you a model number but it is a USAF survival knife AKA a jet pilot knife or bolt knife. Im assuming the knife is an earlier production but, as its a 5 inch blade, it has to be after 1961. Another 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. 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 knife not a saw back. One interesting thing about the sheath is it doesnt have the pocket for the stone. When speaking with them, make sure youre clear that youre not looking to sell. This is usually where I first look at when dating knives. 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. rivets. It is a Japanese made copy of the US Air Force Survival knife and was sold through the US military exchanges. scabbard marked with the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is a current reproduction Navy didn't agree. Maybe you can help me out here. Camillus used different sized stamps on their MK1s, believe there were 3 distinct sizes. This knife looks a lot with the government to sell the design and know how to make the knife. See Picture for identification. generate quite a few questions so we hope this is a help to a few folks. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. In August '61, a 5" blade was specified. The tang stamp shown here is known as Camillus' four line stamp. Both have black plastic pommel. 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). Most of the knives shown I have factory documentation on from the Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat They adopted the single pin 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. 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. the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two apart. For the next 27 years it was in my Squad car or on my SWAT belt. ? We can go down the list for all the contractors. Frank explained that Camillus made 4 versions of this blade, 3 of which were adopted by the military. 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. Possibly, some may have had one issued to them while serving in the military. Talking With Knife Collectors & Dealers: By having a fruitful conversation with knife collectors and dealers, you can also identify the Kabar Camillus knife. Finally Ive found something which helped me. The first bullet point was in an initial version of the article. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The second question that arises concerning some of the features of this knife is the purpose of the two holes in the blade guard. Additionally, synthetic composite materials like Kevlar had not been fully integrated into aircraft construction until the late 1970s and 1980s. As a flight equipment Marine. The one on the left is a 1972 and the one on the right has no date. 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. Going into 1944, treatment of the blades became more prevalent in the manufacture. The guard is stamped CAMILLUS on one side, U.S.N. The back piece has also been cut-through by the blade over the years, so the metal addition was definitely needed. Some of the knives have no branch of service marking on them. 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 The Air Force Survival Knife is an excellent knife. In the testing Western won the contract That way, you have a more realistic approach to what you can expect and you dont beat yourself up if its looking harder than usual to pin a date on that fine, historic knife. If you dont go to knife shows, you might also have some luck with veteran knife collectors in your locale. The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. I will send you pics if you want but the condition is probably average or less but thats a guess. 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. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com, AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Canal Street Cutlery Collector's Forum, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. 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. 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. by Colonel666 Mon May 27, 2013 2:59 am, Post Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. 5665 J86: Prototype dated 3/25/1942 made for the Army Since the manufacturers maintained it themselves, its a reasonably accurate way to tell the era that a knife came from. 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design oldjunkagain. Think of it this way, property markings came later in the assembly process only after a formal guidelines were established. Phil, 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 table below shows you different tang stamp designs and when they were circulated.Tang StampDescriptionYear/ Era3-line arch stamp1902-19154-line straight stamp with yearFeatures year of manufacture3-line straight stamp1916 the 1930s4-line straight stampThe 1930s mid-19453-line; non-italic fonts; short underline1946 19503-line; non-italic, full underline; no dots (USA., not U.S.A.)1960 the 1970s3-line stamp; full underline; dotted U.S.A.; italicsThe 1970s 1980s3-line stamp; dotted U.S.A.; mixed caps1989 2007Camillus Knife Tang Stamps and their Eras. By 1876, after his uncles company had to close shop due to poor sales figures, Adolph charted out a new path for himself. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. They may allow you to send it to them to get refurbished. If you would like, I could send you a photo of this knife. Knives made by top companies were featured in catalogs that were either internally maintained or sent out to dealers and collectors. This was one of You are using an out of date browser. Great knife for camping or scouting I carried mine on walks in the woods. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Speechless Q31: An almost twin to item number two above but this one Otherwise, it would be much easier to go through their files to find out which Ka-bar knives were made when. 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. Here is an image of my fullered 5 inch blade next to the saber ground blade knife. During the war, they produced over 17 million knives of various type and spec for the military, more than any other knife maker. 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. by glennbad Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:48 am, Post the markings are all the same and in the same place as the originals. 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 has two blades; one is a standard 2.5-inch cutting blade and the other is a locking. 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. With the help The intended use of the knife is for pilots as required in survival situations. That sold this great knife with blade, hilt and butt blued. 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