The grip will be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-165. Dale AAPK Administrator Currently, the military-grade Air Force Survival Knife is only manufactured and sold by the Ontario Knife Company. small file transitional Camillus WW2 pilots knife.jpg. 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). But there are clever reproductions that can fool you into thinking its the real thing. As the development and testing process began to take shape, updates to the original specification documents were published. I would love to see a picture of the knife. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. If the blade measures 6 inches and it is an original, then it may have been manufactured before 1961. I have 2 Camillus Knives that are similar but different. Not an easy knife to resharpen and the very tip was prone to breaking off. Do you have any information on this kind of knife ever being produced? I am about to show her this blog post and additionally rub it in a little! and the empty draws. The gray painted Pommel indicates that it is issued to the Navy. Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNil1897 1909Union Cut. The post-1962 knives were produced by the Camillus Cutlery Company and Milpar during the Vietnam Era. This happens in so many cases, utilizing the already fabricated material until exhausted then make the change. Made in September 1941. If you have any of those knives, it wouldnt be out of place to salute it for its commendable service. Keep up the great work. Regards, brass pins holding stagged bone over black plastic liners. Im not a fan of social media and dont use it. While researching this knife I discovered that Camillus, the same manufacturer as the iconic Kabar fighting knife, was the main producer of these knives. The OP had such and an easy question, one would think. Another part of the group has Fortunately for us, Camillus changed their stamps enough to map each one to different periods. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. Both have leather grips. Look at these two knives in the photo below. 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. Well I got my first one from and Army Helicopter pilot in Germany 1963. They adopted the single pin However, based on the information that I have collected, vetted, and coupled with my own experience with the DoD procurement and testing process, here is the basic history of this knife. Camillus knives are one of my most favorites knives to date. If you have a collector around, check with them to see if they had kept such catalogs. This causes a lot of confusion, Tyler, but the pommel peen is a better method to determine the WW2 knife. Otherwise, the serial number might not be able to do so much for you. (222) $59.00. You need to get the knife out to cut your way out. As a flight equipment Marine. Enjoy and See you on the trail! They may allow you to send it to them to get refurbished. 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. There were of course Marines stationed on the base. Thus, finding ways of reducing the bulk of the Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) assisted in the overall weight considerations for flying. Your email address will not be published. Some had been made before the time, and they dont have the exact specs as above. . The design features for this knife came about through various inputs from servicemembers, survivability researchers, and training developers. The serrated spine on this knife is part of the functional requirements for this knife. It is the SP 2, Survival Knife. Thanks! 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. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat Thanks for filling in the blanks. 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. About as plain as you can get, this is a prototype paring Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. by Colonel666 Sun May 26, 2013 1:43 am, Post Frank explained that Camillus made 4 versions of this blade, 3 of which were adopted by the military. Of course, they were sharp and most of them are older than us, but that doesnt mean we lost interest. One Side of the blade should have the Camillus Knife brand and the identification should have the blade number. A similar issue occurs when dating the Kinfolks knife, but the chances of that error are slim. The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. But this is Ontario. And, just above Japan is stamped Sportsword, perhaps the manufacturer of this copy? https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife. Hi. 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. J-7 marked Kent with Sportsman etching and stagged 5684 L77A: Camillus tried to talk Naval Ordnance into using Now, contractors didn't just immediately stop what they were doing and make the transition, they continued with the existing product before the transition. Major Hykr is my blog site to chronicle my hiking and backpacking experiences. What had occurred was corrosion issues, through the second half of 1943, there was a lot of discussion from the BuOrd and contractors to remediate the issue. 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. Some companies marked them and some did not. These were in issue up to 2000 as for as Im aware. It used to be a standard piece of gear for anyone, including backpackers, who was a serious outdoorsman and wilderness adventurers back in the 1970s and 1980s, before the Rambo movies made popular the Rambo-type survival knife. As a result, the Ontario Knife Company developed a prototype based on the 1957 design that was first submitted by Marble. My question is based upon the fact that the handle is not the leather disks type that Im used to seeing as Ive owned several, this knife in question has black plastic or rubber washers on the handle instead. This is an early Marbles design with a Camillus knives may contain one to six individual blades, knife use caution when opening them. 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]. The other contractors made the Mark 1 in their own convenient way but conform to the basic guidelines which were granted approval. 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. The Marine Corps then also renamed the knife the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife. The two sheaths while marked differently, IMHO are from the same manufacture. For all that good, though, some bad actors have learned how to make fake Camillus knives and pass them off as vintage. Some Comments on the Design Features of the Air Force Survival Knife, Further Developments of the Air Force Survival Knife. I would classify them as USAAF knives. The Air Force Survival Knife was designed to meet a particular requirement for the military. Not sure about the pommel stamping. 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Also, note that not all old Ka-bar knives were used in the war. Wonderful read! Ontarios model became the Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife, System (ASEK) based on the published requirements by the U.S. Army. In the end, it proved to be a logistical nightmare, however, Robeson did make the switch. Most would say no to such a deed. USMC next to the current repro which graphically shows the difference. However, it was still adequate for survival situations and therefore remained in the Federal Supply System. can be found quite regularly at just about any gun or knife show. Thanks for the feedback. The stamping was kind of inconsistent from my research. and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. Schrade Knife Identification (www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us) Schrade Knives (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) Victorinox. In June of '60, the contract was changed to requiring a peened pommel (as was used on all later production). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So far I have not found the S card for Stagged Rosewood, CR guard 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. The WW II era knife has a long sweeping false edge while the current Not Adopted, Case and Catt got the Q knife JavaScript is disabled. factory or used by them. Camillus produced the knife with a 6-inch blade from 1959-1961. The tip of the sheath is pointed and the back part of leather extends beyond the front for two lanyard holes. The 1954 update calls for the knife to have a sharpened clip point blade and an additional rivet to the sheath. 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. 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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. "S" Cards and drawings, dates, etc, associated with these knives Both have dark what I believe is blued blades. This is the factory reference While no one retailer has all the original catalogs anymore, some kept some of these books around. MK2 on the other. the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. Knife #1 and #2 were never found in the factory collection years ago, this Another possibility, is that a previous owner modified the knife after it was issued or purchased. The knife has been in continuous service with the Department of Defense for over sixty years. If there is anything else you want to know which I missed, do let me know in the comments section or reach out via the contact page. 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. 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. joined the originals, now we have all that were present at the time of the Mine has a blued blade and crossguard. 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. silver. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. 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. forces. I cant glean a date of manufacture from the stamp. Knife. Camillus Cutlery Company won the contract and made the first production run on Jan. 27, 1943. Because of this, an exact dating system is impossible. 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. If you can find old knife catalogs, theyre one of the best ways to date and identify your Camillus knives. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. Its blade is double-edged and has a length of 170mm (6 11/16 inches). Paranitrophenol was first registered in the United States in 1963 as a fungicide incorporated into leather products and hides as a preservative. Held off rust well, and it is pretty solid. large bakelite pommel and multiple spacers. 5679 L36: WW II Army Air Corps knife. A Kent marked with Indian Trail and large brass rivets, J-9 marked is another Kent prototype with domed steel 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. In 1983, this registration was amended to add the use of the product for incorporation into cork insulation for military use. Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, However, there is not enough information in the literature to determine with certainty the purpose of the holes. It has two blades; one is a standard 2.5-inch cutting blade and the other is a locking. It ius very similar to other Camillus tang stamps, so be carefull to note the details. Additionally, OKC is the only company selling this knife commercially. by jerryd6818 Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:06 am, Return to Camillus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. These bayonets are very similar to the originals so you need to check Think of it this way, property markings came later in the assembly process only after a formal guidelines were established. One of the tasks that this knife was designed to accomplish was helping pilots and aircrews egress their downed aircraft or to help first responders extract them from their downed aircraft. The sharpening stone also has no marks as they were probably worn off from use. If the knife does not have the leather handle, it is most likely a knock off produced for the civilian market. It is said to have been used on knives manufactured from the early 1930s to the mid 1940s. I got my first one from an electricians mate on the CG Cutter I was serving aboard back in the 70s. It is currently still in inventory with the DoD through the GSA. I am 63 yo and have had this knife since I was a teenager. by ken6 Wed May 29, 2013 11:11 pm, Post In most of the places that Ive come across a Klein knife, it was either a military electricians knife or for another handyman. The original contracts (August '59) for the JPK called for a 6" blade with threaded pommel attachment. Meet The Camillus Pro Staff Survivalists, Hunters, Military and more Camillus Design Partners Knives, machetes and tools designed by the best in the business Social Photos #camillus Acme United Corporation 1 Waterview Drive, Suite 200, Shelton, CT 06484 The bolt has a chip near the center so maybe it was well used as a hammer. I have no idea how long it had been sitting there. The leather will be treated with para-nitrophenol fungicide. I havent had the opportunity to measure it as its not in my possession and never was, I simply saw it. 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. The picture I posted is of a knife I had bid on in an auction, but did not win. 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. In August '61, a 5" blade was specified. It is marked U.S.N over MARK I. IMHO, both knives fit into the category of Navy Mark1 knives. and sold through the PX system as well. But so many times the answer can be quite complicated. If you have some method to receive photos, let me know and Ill forward the photos. S-4007 hand marked on the blade, Guardless and serrated Hi Wilfredo, The sheath welt shall be 3/8-inch-thick and 2 inches in length. In my estimation I would not include the Camillus 5 inch blades with fullers in a discussion about Navy Mark I knives. like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real 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. The leather handle, it wouldnt be out of place to salute it for its commendable service have used! 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