I always assumed it was a Marine issued Kabar knife. Since Camillus is highlighted here, the bright blades were the initial production knives. 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The latest dated pommel stamped Camillus 5733 is 3-1985. Thanks for your work. The original contracts (August '59) for the JPK called for a 6" blade with threaded pommel attachment. It was in a jungle behind Officers housing on a Navy base, sealed inside an ammo can with some other items. Required fields are marked *. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. At the end of the war, the decision to ramp up capacity paid off as Camillus could now make its knives and still churn others out under contract. This is usually where I first look at when dating knives. I would say its one of the best knives ever! For the next 27 years it was in my Squad car or on my SWAT belt. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing Your email address will not be published. I had suspected that was the case but did not have any evidence. Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. 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. 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. It was later made with an etch on the blade "Sportsman" 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. Navy didn't agree. I will highly recommend this site! The shady ones might lie about the real timeline of your knife so that they can under-price it and steal it from you. 5665 J86: Prototype dated 3/25/1942 made for the Army 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. The dummy cord is tied on a hole at the blade guard and then it is sewn in the green pouch. Many thanks! What is the white dot on the handle? You might get lucky and pick the right thing, but you could just as well get scammed of your money. Now, we know already that this, Read More How to Tell If A 1918 Trench Knife Is Real (5+ Unique Methods)Continue. 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). that when Camillus got the bid for the Jet Pilot Knife Marbles made a deal 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. Camillus wanted to send the knife with a hack saw blade attached to S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, metal tip protectors. I have the knife and sheath, but not the sharpener. Camillus was so successful a knife brand that other knifemakers contracted them to manufacture their blades. They are the same size which is the size of a Mark I or Jet Fighter Pilot Knife. It doesn't get any better then this S-449 A and S-449B Prototype Hunting Knives with different While researching this knife I discovered that Camillus, the same manufacturer as the iconic Kabar fighting knife, was the main producer of these knives. Before this requirement, knives of several types were procured by the individual branches of the military and dispensed to their members. 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. Thanks for taking the time to read. Saunders knives; and a few more knives under contract. Find out more below. At a time like this, when not all dealers can be trusted, you need to be on guard. The guard is stamped CAMILLUS on one side, U.S.N. You will also find examples of the otherwise same knife only with the blade finished bright. The earliest Camillus factory experimental 6 inch Jet Pilot If you happen to have, Read More How to Date A Case Kodiak Knife by Yourself (Expert Advice)Continue, Klein knives are clear vintages, and theyre one of those knives that went to the war. 5684: This is the WW II USMC blade marked knife in the If you have also been stuck on how to date a Kabar knife properly before you landed on this piece, I believe you must have all the information you need right now. can be found quite regularly at just about any gun or knife show. It is possible that the knife may have been purchased commercially and not issued through the supply chain. The knife has been in continuous service with the Department of Defense for over sixty years. Production date date 3/25/1943. 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. Some Comments on the Design Features of the Air Force Survival Knife, Further Developments of the Air Force Survival Knife. touched them in anyway, as you see them is how they were in the showroom. The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. Nickel silver guards made in 1948. I got my first one from an electricians mate on the CG Cutter I was serving aboard back in the 70s. Of course, they were sharp and most of them are older than us, but that doesnt mean we lost interest. Many of us have been exposed to the fixed blade knife known popularly as the Air Force Survival Knife. Heres a link to Frank Trzaska's Note on the subject. 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! The blade design is different then the The one on the left there is a bevel at the top of the grip. This is the early AAC 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. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. US Military utility multi tool knife, no lanyard. See Picture for identification. Some of the knives have no branch of service marking on them. with their design. Thank you for the history. 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. blade and solid spun rivets for the military. The intended use of the knife is for pilots as required in survival situations. Any opinions? But your saying the WW2 knives dont have pins at all?, just peened? I recently bought a new Ontario that has 3-11 on the pommel (March 2011 I reckon). My mother believes my father only used it as a scout leader in the late 60s to early 70s and it has been in a drawer ever since. Pilot's Survival Knife. ). No matter the reason for wanting to date that blade, these methods will get you an accurate year or an era, at worst. Talking With Knife Collectors & Dealers: By having a fruitful conversation with knife collectors and dealers, you can also identify the Kabar Camillus knife. Enjoy and See you on the trail! 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. Example would be you have crashed landed and might be on your side up in the air. I am 63 yo and have had this knife since I was a teenager. In 1983, this registration was amended to add the use of the product for incorporation into cork insulation for military use. If you have some method to receive photos, let me know and Ill forward the photos. 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. Most would say no to such a deed. 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. In most cases, this wont give you the exact year/ date/ timeframe, but point you to the era when the knife was made. knife that was adopted. 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 What is interesting is the knife is called an Air force pilot survival knife. 5679 L36: WW II Army Air Corps knife. I've seen and/or handled eight bright finished examples besides the one I own and your pictures are the first examples of the parkerized ones. 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. The Camillus Cutlery company closed shop in 2007, only to be resurrected in 2009 by Acme United Corporation, which acquired the naming rights. The sharpening stone size shall be 3 inches long, 7/8-inch-wide, and 1/4 inch thick. If you send me your email address I can send you photos. While the true nature of the knife remained the same, the naming system and stamp models were not the same anymore. Hi Bruce: 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. Furthermore, standardization of equipment reduces costs upon the logistical system. the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two together at the same time. Jan / meng aerospace engineering / flavoring homemade yogurt with jello . I was wondering if you had run across anything about the dates on the pommel nut. with the government to sell the design and know how to make the knife. This is it. The knife was probably modified by a previous owner. They may allow you to send it to them to get refurbished. and it's variations check out Gary Cunningham's Bayonet Points # 8 right here Bayo Points 8 5665 J68: Unknown so far, unable to find the S card the Mine is a well-worn obviously military example, with a grey pommel top and worn leather sheath with steel tip. The others that I've seen have the later arched tang stamp. Ken Spielvogel - The "Accumulator" of knives- "The Talking Knives". 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. This is the guard-marked type with a "plain" unmarked blade. However, it was still adequate for survival situations and therefore remained in the Federal Supply System. Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. 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. Valor is the name of the US company that retailed the 998. The one on the right pommel nut and screw are brass. Otherwise, it would be much easier to go through their files to find out which Ka-bar knives were made when. Ive read reviews that claim the new ones (from Ontario) are not as good. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The condition of the knife is worn, but otherwise good. You can send them to my email: majorhykr@gmail.com. Wouldn't mind running across one of these to compare to my two examples. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. and the empty draws. Is it a genuine vintage or merely a reproduction? Thanks! 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. Consequently, the knife blade being reduced from six inches to five inches allowed it to retain some of the qualities necessary to carry out survival tasks, but small enough that it could be easily stowed on an aircrewmans vest without causing interference for aircrews trying to carry out their duties while flying. by glennbad Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:48 am, Post 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. It was made from a spring off a model T. The sheath was made from a leather belt off a steam tractor. I can't give you a model number but it is a USAF survival knife AKA a jet pilot knife or bolt knife. by Colonel666 Sun May 26, 2013 1:43 am, Post The tip of the sheath is pointed and the back part of leather extends beyond the front for two lanyard holes. For all that good, though, some bad actors have learned how to make fake Camillus knives and pass them off as vintage. The picture I posted is of a knife I had bid on in an auction, but did not win. You can jump to the following sections if youre in a hurry, but I would advise that you dont skip this part. As originally designed it had a 6", saw back blade. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. The one I have comes with a green pouch that went on the vest and the leather sheath was sewn into the pouch. Okay, maybe not fakes. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. Most knives I seen are marked 10998 or some other number not marked on my blade. I personally looked into every draw and found these In all other ways, it totally resembles the pilots survival knife distributed to the military in the 1950s. I like that, but cannot figure out what type of knife that may be. This is a testimony to the ingenuity of the design team that developed the knife at the Marbles company. Maybe you can help me out here. originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original While that might make it harder to identify what a true Ka-bar knife is, though, it is a blessing in disguise sometimes. Model number 5686. I had the Colonial and Geneva knives flipped the wrong way, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 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. Bear7, head pommel. Woolworths, S3388: When the Marines formed the ParaMarines they needed a Wonderful read! IMHO, both knives fit into the category of Navy Mark1 knives. 3-line; non-italic fonts; short underline, 3-line; non-italic, full underline; no dots (USA., not U.S.A.), 3-line stamp; full underline; dotted U.S.A.; italics. Camillus knives are one of my most favorites knives to date. He was a family friend! 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. I agree. Paranitrophenol was first registered in the United States in 1963 as a fungicide incorporated into leather products and hides as a preservative. Knives made by top companies were featured in catalogs that were either internally maintained or sent out to dealers and collectors. I assume was the same for my brethren in the fixed wing as well. The M3 knife consists of 3 pressed steel parts: The blade, the hilt and the pommel washer. factory or used by them. Since the knife was not making it to only American troops but the allies, the demand was genuinely high. This knife looks a lot The Air Force Survival Knife will be around for a very long time. 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. the markings are all the same and in the same place as the originals. However, this was not the end of the aging Air Force Survival Knife. However, there is not enough information in the literature to determine with certainty the purpose of the holes. Required fields are marked *. Did you recently find a Camillus knife, and youd like to know what era it came from? Camillus produced the knife with a 6-inch blade from 1959-1961. survival kit knife with straight line marking. Leather washers handle with a heavy round pommel and slightly curved guard; all parts are perfectly tight with no play. 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. We were allowed to keep them when dicharged. ? The similarities to Mark I knives are obvious, but they were procured and manufactured under different contracts and specifications. WW2 CAMILLUS *Air Force* Folding Machete Survival Knife w/Guard $79.00 20 bids $12.50 shipping Ended USMC US M3 Case 1943 Fixed Blade Fighting Knife Stacked Leather Handle & Sheath $314.00 14 bids $15.49 shipping 3d 5h U.S. M-1 GARAND / HANDLE SCALES and PARTS ( See Discription ) $17.50 2 bids $13.17 shipping Ended The OP had such and an easy question, one would think. Major Hykr is my blog site to chronicle my hiking and backpacking experiences. Interesting information. Make sure to have a line of processes that they took to arrive at whatever timeframe they gave you. It is also suspected that knife makers will begin to find ways to improve the knife and manufacture their versions of the knife similar to what knife companies are doing with other legacy knife designs. These are the remaining items that were left in the Camillus factory show So, whats unique about the history of the Camillus knives? by orvet Tue May 28, 2013 1:20 pm, Post Camillus knives may contain one to six individual blades, knife use caution when opening them. This sample made 1939. Ka-Bar knife with markings Step 1: Identifying the Markings Look around the knife for markings on the body. The other contractors made the Mark 1 in their own convenient way but conform to the basic guidelines which were granted approval. By 1876, after his uncles company had to close shop due to poor sales figures, Adolph charted out a new path for himself. So far I have not found the S card for If you would like, I could send you a photo of this knife. Hello, pins marked Kent, As above with different tang markings, still a Kent. companies to design the Para knife. Enjoy! Interesting article. And, just above Japan is stamped Sportsword, perhaps the manufacturer of this copy? Unbelievable piece. The Newer one is by Camillus the older one I got given to by my uncle, who got it from someone in Vietnam. You mentioned the Ontario KNife Company briefly in the article. Camillus Cuda Bolt Spring Assisted Knife Gray (3.625" Black) CM19080 MSRP: $50.99 Our Price: $43.95 Add to Cart Camillus Erupt Spring Assisted Knife Black GRN (2.5" Black) Our Price: $33.95 Add to Cart Camillus HEAT Spring Assisted Knife Black GFN (3.5" Black) CM19167 Our Price: $55.95 Add to Cart 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. He believes these were ordered in 04/05/44. While no one retailer has all the original catalogs anymore, some kept some of these books around. Already bankrupt, the brands assets were bought by the Robinson Knife Company who flipped the assets to Cole National in 1966. Made for Sears & Roebucks. knife with Rosewood plain grips and brass pins. Marbles prototype: Super rare item. This registration, granted in 1980, is for use of paranitrophenol as a fungicide incorporated into leather for military use, at a concentration not to exceed 0.7% on the basis of dry finished leather weight. These fakes are even made with materials that age fast, tricking you into thinking that the knife has indeed seen a lot of years. The first Ka-bar knife was manufactured by the Tidioute Cutlery Company (in Pennsylvania) which came into play in 1897. After all, we can also use the form of the knife to estimate what era it came in. These influences upon the procurement system tempered the DoD design features of the knife. Before you can regard them as a collectors item, though, you need to know that you are working with the, Read More How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and More)Continue, I have written different guides on how to date different knives to a specific era but this one is different. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. sactroop- Just noticed the lower Camillus above the stamped sheath has a very well defined, scooped out fuller. knife. These knives became popular with outdoorsman. apart. S-4007 hand marked on the blade, Guardless and serrated Thanks! Bright blade (no property mark) initial production referred to as a 5-inch hunting knife, bright blade USN now referred to as the Mark 1, USN ricasso stamped with parked blade (corrosion resistant treatment compliance), late procurements with applied MARK 1 ricasso stampings. 5683 L75: The Camillus Mark 1 prototype reference piece. Additionally, the jet age in military aviation increased the number of gear pilots and aircrews had to carry on their flights. So, as stated earlier, the archives of Marble or the DoD may reveal conclusively if the reason for the holes in the handguard. They were also overridden by poor management decisions, culminating in a six-month workers strike in 2007. like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real Force survival kit knife. 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. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. But this is Ontario. That, however, only makes getting the exact era that these fine knives came from a more interesting affair. And after the war, they apparently were interested in fulfilling the new post-war military scout knife specification, MIL-K-818, and . Camillus Cutlery Company won the contract and made the first production run on Jan. 27, 1943. Not looking to sell it. 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 cant glean a date of manufacture from the stamp. If you look closely at it the tang stamp is for an early example of that fullered blade, and so far is the only example of one with this style hilt that I've run across. silver. Another You pull the knife out but drop it. the markings are all the same and in the same place as the originals. I find no marks on it but it was well used with rust stains. It looks exactly like the survival knife from the air force. 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. business. larger pommel version we all know. In 1957, the Marble-Arms Corporation submitted to the U.S. government a design based on their Ideal Hunting Knife design. Above we feature the Camillus USMC reproduction. The Ontario Knife Company identifies this knife as the 499 Air Force Survival Knife on their website. I have a MK2 copy that I bought in the US Army AAFES exchange in West Germany in the mid-1980s. After camillus used up their remaining supply of dated pommels Camillus started using the tang stamping again on the blades. edge. Thanks, Dwain. 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. I carried it for next 8 years on my. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat 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. However, the registrations for all registered products containing salicylanilide as an active ingredient have been canceled. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false The serrated spine on this knife is part of the functional requirements for this knife. Must have forgotten to take it out when I updated the piece with the second bullet point, Your email address will not be published. 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