Bone stag and CR guard made in I have a Camillus USA 5 fixed blade knife that was issued to me between 1964-1965 as a flight crew member in Patrol Squadron 8, VP-8 Anti submarine warfare squadron. This is it. 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. I have sent you an email to see how I may be able to help. This knife looks a lot like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real quick. The one on the left there is a bevel at the top of the grip. 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. Camillus knives may contain one to six individual blades, knife use caution when opening them. It has a decent leather scabbard with no hole in the tip and leather cords intact, as well as the stone with similar markings as others Ive seen. Dear Major,I have had this knife for 30 years when I picked one up at local sporting goods store ,it served me well but, sadly had it stolen a few years ago.my question is how to safely (without too much damage to tang or butt plate (large nut square hole) to change handle ? Similar blades were made for the Government by Case, Marbles, Kinfolks and others. Not Adopted, Case and Catt got the Q knife These sheaths are in a very different style from the Many people think this was when Adolph founded the Camillus knife company, but that is not so. flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex It may not display this or other websites correctly. with steel domed rivets. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. After all, that is what they practically do for a living. To re-arrange a genuine item like this would be quite a task. Fortunately for us, Camillus changed their stamps enough to map each one to different periods. The Air Force Survival Knife was introduced to the commercial market by Marble after not being awarded the DoD contract to supply the new survival knife to the military. I always assumed it was a Marine issued Kabar knife. Before this requirement, knives of several types were procured by the individual branches of the military and dispensed to their members. https://prc68.com/I/OneManLifeRaft.html#Knife. S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, stagged Rosewood with brass pins Same as above but handle more rounded. Dated 1/25/1943 on the order. I agree. These are the true originals that went to the war and every other one after that was made after the war. 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. I became curious about the background and history of this knife about a year ago. 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. Thanks, Dwain. Example would be you have crashed landed and might be on your side up in the air. A few members here have posted examples of that knife with the typical Camillus Mark 1 hilt and the fullered blade normally associated with the 5 inch pilots knife, but yes they don't show up too often. piece, they were never made in WW II. An unmarked prototype hunter with Stagged Rosewood and I believe the two holes in the blade guard was to dummy cord the knife. can be found quite regularly at just about any gun or knife show. This prototype is date 5/13/1954. Charlie I happen to agree with your take here. Later, after service members began returning from Vietnam, the military-grade issued knives began to be seen on the market. Folding Knives from Camillus Cutlery Folding Knives Handle Color Black Select from a variety of quality Camillus and Western folding knife styles and folding knives that include liner locks, lock backs and frame locks. Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. However, it was still adequate for survival situations and therefore remained in the Federal Supply System. Pilot's Survival Knife. 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. has the Mark 2 pommel not the M3 version. 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. Marble produced several thousand knives for field testing and delivered them to the U.S. Air Force between 1957-1959. Knives made by top companies were featured in catalogs that were either internally maintained or sent out to dealers and collectors. compares with this knife. Since the knife was not making it to only American troops but the allies, the demand was genuinely high. 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. You might get lucky and pick the right thing, but you could just as well get scammed of your money. knives under boxes and paperwork. Another part of the group has Can you say more about how Ontario played a role in the Survival Knifes evolution ? My friend and I were just talking about this specific subject, she actually is normally attempting to prove me completely wrong! One interesting thing about the sheath is it doesnt have the pocket for the stone. 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! In 1957, the Marble-Arms Corporation submitted to the U.S. government a design based on their Ideal Hunting Knife design. 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. That latest acquisition also had a sheath lacking the metal back and tip of the sheath, but appears original in all respects. Additionally, synthetic composite materials like Kevlar had not been fully integrated into aircraft construction until the late 1970s and 1980s. this one, it should be a fantastic story to be uncovered one day. 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. Ken Spielvogel - The "Accumulator" of knives- "The Talking Knives". 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! This is an early Marbles design with a Another possibility, is that a previous owner modified the knife after it was issued or purchased. Rosewood and steel domed rivets. That same year, the Marble-Arms Corporation (now known as Marbles) began work on designing their prototype for the survival knife based on the government specifications. Above that it simply says "Army Air Forces". Required fields are marked *. I sent some pictures I have of mine, Major. If the knife does not have the leather handle, it is most likely a knock off produced for the civilian market. 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 http://usmilitaryknives.com/knife_knotes_7.htm. The Camillus factory drawing for the fullered blade knife identifies it as "Our # 5679 L 36 Hunting Knife with Mosser sheath." The picture I posted is of a knife I had bid on in an auction, but did not win. unknown variant like the Marbles above. Enjoy! The contracts were 1942, & 1943. However, the registrations for all registered products containing salicylanilide as an active ingredient have been canceled. I carried it for next 8 years on my. The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. HiI'm new to the site and am trying to identify a knife my daughter found yesterday. 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. The handle should fold out to cover the entire blade edge. These were in issue up to 2000 as for as Im aware. After more than two decades (1897) in this business, importation costs for the knives were getting higher and wiping out Adolphs profits. 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]. Bruce Mergele, QMC, USNR-Retired. The 1954 update calls for the knife to have a sharpened clip point blade and an additional rivet to the sheath. The sheath shall be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-271, The sheath leather shall be 8/64-inch-thick. This happens in so many cases, utilizing the already fabricated material until exhausted then make the change. 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. Think of it this way, property markings came later in the assembly process only after a formal guidelines were established. 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. OK, but I did not see any knife with this tang stamp before 1989. 5684 S50: Dated 8/21/1945 this design uses the Mark 2 blade, by carrmillus Thu May 30, 2013 3:57 pm, Post I have one but cant find anything about it. 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. He started importing and selling German-made knives to his U.S. audience. The one on the left is a 1972 and the one on the right has no date. Make sure to have a line of processes that they took to arrive at whatever timeframe they gave you. Co., Tidioute;Union Cut. Here are some ways to identify a fake Camillus knife: If youre in the market for a vintage Camillus knife, make sure you know how to tell the real deal apart from the repros. PS If you buy the knife today, the seller might include a newer sheath just to promote better knife safety for you. and sold through the PX system as well. and the empty draws. Held off rust well, and it is pretty solid. You are able to get the knife because it is dummy corded to you. 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. It doesn't get any better then this S-449 A and S-449B Prototype Hunting Knives with different 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. 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. Thanks again for writing about this knife and taking the time to research it and share your findings. by Colonel666 Wed May 29, 2013 10:48 pm, Post They did not adopt this knife, as we know the M3 was Thanks! 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. Listed here we will discuss a few items that Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. Did Camillus Make Other Brands Knives on Contract? I have a 5 knife marked Ontario 10-76. This happens quite often. Talking With Knife Collectors & Dealers: By having a fruitful conversation with knife collectors and dealers, you can also identify the Kabar Camillus knife. The Newer one is by Camillus the older one I got given to by my uncle, who got it from someone in Vietnam. forces. down, risers and lines. 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. contracts. Mikedon thanks for posting the pictures. Another Kent with stagged Rosewood, brass pins and etched. Era" knife. repro has a very short and sharply curved false edge. S-6541 marked Guarded Version stagged Rosewood with brass pins marked Kent S-6541 marked, Another as above As above with different tang markings, still a Kent The condition of the knife is worn, but otherwise good. Thanks! M4 Bayonet Production Aerial Cutlery Company: 91,898 Camillus Cutlery Company: 332,698 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.: 224,764 Imperial Knife Company: 917,894 Kinfolks, Inc: 119,702 Pal Blade Company: 268,000 Utica Cutlery Company: 515,000 The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. This was where he first got a taste for cutlery, which would later shape the man he became and the company he launched. To put things in context, it is estimated that there have been, at least, 200 different Ka-bar knife stamps in use since the late 1890s. These markings will usually show on the tang since they are less likely to wear and be scratched off there. 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If it were possible to convert you surely would be able to! It was enlightening to discover that there is very little information available on the background and origins of this knife. This is the guard-marked type with a "plain" unmarked blade. Kent Stagged Rosewood with steel rivets, same as above. Made for Sears & Roebucks. The tang stamp shown here is known as Camillus' four line stamp. If you send me your email address I can send you photos. The primary document that describes the various features of the Air Force Survival Knife is Military Specification MIL-K-8662 (16 October 1953). 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 had suspected that was the case but did not have any evidence. Very nice! 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. Thanks for all the photos. It doesn't get much better then this one. 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. Has can openers, awl, driver. Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. Keen Kutter etched in blade and tang marked Sharpleigh / If you dont have both the repro and original side by side, you might not be able to tell the difference sometimes. Not sure about the pommel stamping. A Kent marked with Indian Trail and large brass rivets, J-9 marked is another Kent prototype with domed steel I've heard arguments on both sides, but as of yet I'd be uncomfortable moving the positions beyond the level of opinion. In 1962, the knife was modified by reducing the blade to 5" in length. Is this unusual? Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. Jan / meng aerospace engineering / flavoring homemade yogurt with jello . S1408: This is a prototype Camillus sent in to alter the by glennbad Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:48 am, Post Well Camillus didn't start making these knives with this marking until 1974 so markings on the knives or the special way the knife was built. We place the WW II era But there are clever reproductions that can fool you into thinking its the real thing. Camillus Proptotype with 5 inches blade which was not accepted. Nickel silver guards made in 1948. It has two blades; one is a standard 2.5-inch cutting blade and the other is a locking. They is a lot more ingredients to the batch of pudding for these knives. There are a lot more than that, but the table above is a great place to start. Thus, the current standards, methods, and procedures were not necessarily applicable to the procurement process that brought this knife into existence. The intended use of the knife is for pilots as required in survival situations. We have seen it in outfitter stores, marketed on the internet, and may even have owned one. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. Their commercial version of the survival knife had a polished blade instead of a subdued or blued blade, brass guard, and polished pommel. I had the Colonial and Geneva knives flipped the wrong way, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 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 It isnt worth that much plus its actually a pretty good knife. I viewed the ransacked show room It was later made with an etch on the blade "Sportsman" And, just above Japan is stamped Sportsword, perhaps the manufacturer of this copy? The post-1962 knives were produced by the Camillus Cutlery Company and Milpar during the Vietnam Era. "S" Cards and drawings, dates, etc, associated with these knives The blade design is different then the At the time of sale, the business was profitable but the new buyer ran it into the ground once again. Do you think your Camillus is older than your friends, but neither is sure? I know how well "Orvet" makes customs. Find out more below. The leather for the grip will be cut into washers, 1/8 inch in thickness. blade with S numbers. They are back again and better then ever. Contact the Ontario Knife Company. by orvet Tue May 28, 2013 1:20 pm, Post pins marked Kent, As above with different tang markings, still a Kent. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. blade and solid spun rivets for the military. S-5382 Half guard prototype with scaler back and 3 small Beyond that I do not know if they were swapped out. Stagged Rosewood, CR guard is the only one that survived the Marines. A German himself, and having spent enough time in the U.S.A. to know the market landscape, this business venture was not difficult for him. hunting knives from parts on hand. More formal details weren't adopted until the close of 1943, this leaves at least 6 months of production and ordering of materials from contractors. 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. The genesis of the Air Force Survival Knife goes back to the 1950s at the dawn of the jet age. 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. brass pins holding stagged bone over black plastic liners. Its nice to come across a blog every once in a while that isnt the same old rehashed material. 1 2 3 Items 1 - 12 of 27 Show per page Sort By Camillus Bombat 6" Pocket Knife #19484 $17.99 Now, that said, a few cautionary words that I put on the kissing crane knife dating piece too: Make sure you look for a reputable expert to get this done for you. Camillus was also notorious for sometimes mixing up the tang stamps. Valor is the name of the US company that retailed the 998. Most of the information that I have collected about the knife comes from blogs and knife forums on the internet. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false edge. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat 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. Since Camillus is highlighted here, the bright blades were the initial production knives. This is when Camillus re-designed their screw top pommel. There are also extensive catalogs on the knife brand, making my work easier. 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. Christopher, How to Date A Ka-Bar Knife (5 Unique Methods), How to Tell the Age of a Marbles Knife by Yourself (5 Methods), How to Date A Case Kodiak Knife by Yourself (Expert Advice), How to Date Klein Knives to A Specific Year or Era (5 Methods), How to Date a Kissing Crane Knife (Both Old and New), How to Tell How Old a Barlow Knife Is by Yourself (Charts, Stamps, and More), How to Tell If A 1918 Trench Knife Is Real (5+ Unique Methods). 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. We have been told these knives were carried by various elite Any information is appreciated. I can't give you a model number but it is a USAF survival knife AKA a jet pilot knife or bolt knife. 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. Both have black plastic pommel. The sheath welt shall be 3/8-inch-thick and 2 inches in length. 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. You ought to take part in a contest for one of the best sites on the net. For all that good, though, some bad actors have learned how to make fake Camillus knives and pass them off as vintage. Mine is a well-worn obviously military example, with a grey pommel top and worn leather sheath with steel tip. Most of the knives shown I have factory documentation on from the Adolph Kastor, the founder of the Camillus cutlery company, came to the U.S.A at the age of 14. Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. If I am honest, theyre not the only ones to make this mistake. the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. Camillus wanted to send the knife with a hack saw blade attached to It's easy! Ive bookmarked your site and Im including your RSS feeds to my Google account. 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. Some of the knives have no branch of service marking on them. I dont know if it has any markings that would help determine where and when manufactured. Of course, they were sharp and most of them are older than us, but that doesnt mean we lost interest. Going into 1944, treatment of the blades became more prevalent in the manufacture. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I would classify them as USAAF knives. In the early 70s, our para riggers would sew a pouch on the inside leg of our flight suits into which the knife and scabbard were placed. As such, this knife was not intended as a frontiersman or bushcraft knife, per se. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false Well I got my first one from and Army Helicopter pilot in Germany 1963. A similar issue occurs when dating the Kinfolks knife, but the chances of that error are slim. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy. scabbard marked with the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is a current reproduction 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. 5683 L75: The Camillus Mark 1 prototype reference piece. 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. A second fungicidal product was registered in 1967. Sears Roebucks in 9/26/1941. Any Further Details or assistance is greatly appreciated. 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. It looks exactly like the survival knife from the air force. Pilot Survival Knife MIL-K-8662(AER). 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