flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex I may be wrong but it may have been produced between 1970-1990, maybe in Asia. Both have black plastic pommel. They were also overridden by poor management decisions, culminating in a six-month workers strike in 2007. by ken6 Wed May 29, 2013 11:11 pm, Post One of the nice things about this forum is having so many eyes available for looking. Any opinions? About as plain as you can get, this is a prototype paring The grip will be made of leather in compliance with Federal Standard KK-L-165. Listed here we will discuss a few items that This causes a lot of confusion, Tyler, but the pommel peen is a better method to determine the WW2 knife. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing Camillus used different sized stamps on their MK1s, believe there were 3 distinct sizes. Many thanks! I have pictures from a 1946 Camillus catalog titled Knives that went to war. Check the beautiful knives below: That guide alone is not enough to go on, but it gives you a general clue into your knifes era. Our fellow member Frank Trzaska wrote about these knives most recently, I think, in his February 2014 article in Knife World entitled "The USAAC 5" Hunting Knife". The new design that was adopted was the 6 inch JPK. and steel domed rivets but with a different grind from above. When I enlisted in 69 I got my next one from supply. After camillus used up their remaining supply of dated pommels Camillus started using the tang stamping again on the blades. unknown variant like the Marbles above. The Marine Corps then also renamed the knife the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife. by Colonel666 Mon May 27, 2013 2:59 am, Post factory reference collection. This happens quite often. The original design of this 5" blade is, I believe, a pre-war Marbles design which was known as the "Ideal", a #45. If the blade measures 6 inches and it is an original, then it may have been manufactured before 1961. Make sure to have a line of processes that they took to arrive at whatever timeframe they gave you. In the testing Western won the contract 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. Some companies marked them and some did not. The second question that arises concerning some of the features of this knife is the purpose of the two holes in the blade guard. The back piece has also been cut-through by the blade over the years, so the metal addition was definitely needed. Most of the knives shown I have factory documentation on from the Pilot Survival Knife MIL-K-8662(AER). Instead, he sought out a smaller cutlery brand in Camillus and joined the management team. 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. The condition of the knife is worn, but otherwise good. We made no attempt to do any cleaning in case the knife is old. 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. Jan / meng aerospace engineering / flavoring homemade yogurt with jello . This tang stamp was used by Camillus from 1946 to 1950. My friend and I were just talking about this specific subject, she actually is normally attempting to prove me completely wrong! Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. 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. 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]. Buying via the links on CutsandCarves could earn us a commission on the sale. This was one of Great knife for camping or scouting I carried mine on walks in the woods. SKIP. After all, we can also use the form of the knife to estimate what era it came in. camillus knife identification. 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. 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! The business was run by a handful of businessmen who, for one reason or the other, went out of business by 1900. The genesis of the Air Force Survival Knife goes back to the 1950s at the dawn of the jet age. steel domed rivets. That said, I did cut down a Christmas tree (about 3-4 inches in diameter once). Force survival kit knife. and it's variations check out Gary Cunningham's Bayonet Points # 8 right here Bayo Points 8 Is it a genuine vintage or merely a reproduction? Wouldn't mind running across one of these to compare to my two examples. Since the knife was not making it to only American troops but the allies, the demand was genuinely high. Held off rust well, and it is pretty solid. It would also be much easier to confirm additional details about the knives, not just who made them and when. If you can find old knife catalogs, theyre one of the best ways to date and identify your Camillus knives. The OP had such and an easy question, one would think. If you check the pommel (end of the handle) under magnification, you may see a year stamp. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false edge. It is marked U.S.N over MARK I. The one I have comes with a green pouch that went on the vest and the leather sheath was sewn into the pouch. This guide to dating Camillus knives is focused on the Camillus-stamped knives only. This is when Camillus re-designed their screw top pommel. 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. 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. Frank reports that Marbles was supplying the Ideal to the Government as early as 1934. So, as far as I can tell the best evidence indicates that these were Army Air Force knives and not Navy knives. room when the company was auctioned off. 76, #4). 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. Way cool! 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. 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. Examine your knife pocket identifying mark on one of the blades. Ka-bar did not just make straight knives or folding knives. by Colonel666 Sun May 26, 2013 1:43 am, Post business. the Army needed one as well to replace the M2 pocket knife. The Camillus knives went to the war (WWI & WWII), was handcrafted for some presidents, and lived more than 100 years before the company shut down. This knife fits in with Im pretty sure the 80 doesnt mean 1980 since Ive possessed it at least a couple years prior. The intended use of the knife is for pilots as required in survival situations. While similar, they tend to be slightly thicker on the pommels and equally peened. the Camillus designs submitted for testing. Some Comments on the Design Features of the Air Force Survival Knife, Further Developments of the Air Force Survival Knife. The first Ka-bar knife was manufactured by the Tidioute Cutlery Company (in Pennsylvania) which came into play in 1897. Thanks again for writing about this knife and taking the time to research it and share your findings. ). by MITCH RAPP Mon May 27, 2013 5:42 pm, Post 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. piece, they were never made in WW II. I havent had the opportunity to measure it as its not in my possession and never was, I simply saw it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. pins marked Kent, As above with different tang markings, still a Kent. These bayonets are very similar to the originals so you need to check The cutting blade is to be 5 1/8 inches long and 3/16 inches thick. Ontarios model became the Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife, System (ASEK) based on the published requirements by the U.S. Army. If you have some method to receive photos, let me know and Ill forward the photos. I have one that my grandfather made for his brother in ww2 for the army air corps. The tang stamp shown here is known as Camillus' four line stamp. I attach a photo of the peened pommel that makes this 6" a 1960 model: Hi. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. By 1876, after his uncles company had to close shop due to poor sales figures, Adolph charted out a new path for himself. I just bought this knife from Ontario Knife Company. If it comes with a sheath, there wont be a factory embossed stamp on it. IMHO, both knives fit into the category of Navy Mark1 knives. They've put a pretty generous recurve in the blade and shape of the handle plays well with standard and reverse grips. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. down, risers and lines. factory collection. Once you open the link you can either scroll about have way down and look for the title "bright blades", or put it into the find function and let the machine do the work. Production date date 3/25/1943. He started importing and selling German-made knives to his U.S. audience. Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. Many of us have been exposed to the fixed blade knife known popularly as the Air Force Survival Knife. 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 Camillus factory drawing for the fullered blade knife identifies it as "Our # 5679 L 36 Hunting Knife with Mosser sheath." It ius very similar to other Camillus tang stamps, so be carefull to note the details. These two knives are commonly identified as WW2 pilots knives. The one on the left there is a bevel at the top of the grip. 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. Dale AAPK Administrator Also, note that not all old Ka-bar knives were used in the war. All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post 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 blade not adopted had a flat blade with plastic Resinox pommel. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. But this is Ontario. By the close of 1943, a satisfactory method was applied. (Author's note: Camillus had developed the Mark II during World War II, and made more Mark II's than anyone else, though the Marines still called the Camillus-designed Mark II knife "the Ka-Bar.") The New-and-Improved Camillus M3 In the 1980s, the U.S. Armed Forces discussed improving the M3. 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. The serrated spine on this knife is part of the functional requirements for this knife. Camillus clearly had skinning in mind with this knife. Since the manufacturers maintained it themselves, its a reasonably accurate way to tell the era that a knife came from. 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. Currently, the military-grade Air Force Survival Knife is only manufactured and sold by the Ontario Knife Company. 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. 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. 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. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat Thanks for your help. I also picked up another old Camillus that has no dates on it whatsoever. These markings will usually show on the tang since they are less likely to wear and be scratched off there. This is a testimony to the ingenuity of the design team that developed the knife at the Marbles company. Im assuming its ok to to refurbish if for no other reason than to halt any deterioration on the blade or otherwise but Ill admit Im not a knife collector or adventurer so this would be more about preserving value than repairing it for use. Now that you have established the ka-bar knife and got the markings to know what kind of issue it is, how about knowing if it is a WW2 knife or not? Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. Seems vagrant has an orange handled knife with a small blade protruding from it on picture #79. 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. blade and solid spun rivets for the military. Both marked CAMILLUS over N.Y. but the one on the left the font is larger. 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. I carried it for next 8 years on my. I have one but cant find anything about it. There are many variables to take into consideration and a general genealogy of dating can be made with Mark 1 knives. Sign up for a new account in our community. Look at these two knives in the photo below. touched them in anyway, as you see them is how they were in the showroom. Maybe you can help me out here. But there are clever reproductions that can fool you into thinking its the real thing. However, there is not enough information in the literature to determine with certainty the purpose of the holes. I am 63 yo and have had this knife since I was a teenager. The fun thing is that you also date the scabbards. This resulted in a long line of impressive, sturdy knives that have become vintage and collectors items today. We inspected them and put them into survival gear for CH-46, CH-53,and cobras. Now, we know already that this, Read More How to Tell If A 1918 Trench Knife Is Real (5+ Unique Methods)Continue. Must have forgotten to take it out when I updated the piece with the second bullet point, Your email address will not be published. Contact the Ontario Knife Company. Enjoy and See you on the trail! Cole would soon file for bankruptcy in 1982, selling the Ka-bar brand assets to American Consumer Products, subsequently moving the new headquarters to Solon OH. The knife has been in continuous service with the Department of Defense for over sixty years. by glennbad Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:48 am, Post Hi. They may allow you to send it to them to get refurbished. Ive bookmarked your site and Im including your RSS feeds to my Google account. Unknown: Believed to be a special hunting knife made for Thanks for the feedback. Already bankrupt, the brands assets were bought by the Robinson Knife Company who flipped the assets to Cole National in 1966. Above we feature the Camillus USMC reproduction. To re-arrange a genuine item like this would be quite a task. This is it. The Air Force Survival Knife is an excellent knife. Thank you for the history. originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original What is interesting is the knife is called an Air force pilot survival knife. and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. The journey of this iconic knife has been exciting to discover. current model. Thanks, Dwain. Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. You are using an out of date browser. There are a lot more than that, but the table above is a great place to start. Ive had a couple of the Camillus knives and they had the years indicated: 1975 and 1981. This knife was popular during the second world war and I will assume that so are the people who knew a lot about it. In all other ways, it totally resembles the pilots survival knife distributed to the military in the 1950s. Do you have any information on this kind of knife ever being produced? Dated 1/25/1943 on the order. ? The genesis of the Air Force Survival Knife goes back to the 1950s at the dawn of the jet age. I assume was the same for my brethren in the fixed wing as well. Their commercial version of the survival knife had a polished blade instead of a subdued or blued blade, brass guard, and polished pommel. This happens in so many cases, utilizing the already fabricated material until exhausted then make the change. 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. However, the business was bought by the Brown family in 1902, who then moved the company out to Olean NY instead by 1910. Camillus Proptotype with 5 inches blade which was not accepted. From DIY approaches to unconventional models and even taking the knife to experts, one of these methods will get you a proper timeline of your knife. Mine has a blued blade and crossguard. Both have leather grips. The primary document that describes the various features of the Air Force Survival Knife is Military Specification MIL-K-8662 (16 October 1953). the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two together at the same time. View all posts by Major Hykr. I have sent you an email to see how I may be able to help. Below the knives are short write up of what they are. 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. hunting knives from parts on hand. 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. and the empty draws. Hi Wilfredo, Stagged Rosewood, CR guard I am trying to find any information on a 7 inch U.S. Camillus. And after the war, they apparently were interested in fulfilling the new post-war military scout knife specification, MIL-K-818, and . Some had been made before the time, and they dont have the exact specs as above. As a further development on the Air Force Survival Knife, the Ontario Knife Company offers a second-generation civilian version of the knife in its Special Purpose SP series of knives. He believes these were ordered in 04/05/44. 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. by orvet Tue May 28, 2013 1:20 pm, Post Bear7, by coffeecup Sun May 26, 2013 9:03 am, Post 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. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. Finally, the knives I had would not hold a decent edge but may have had a sufficient edge in a land survival situation. Camillus Tang Stamps and Dates (www.bladeforums.com) Camillus Tang Stamps circa 1915-1946 -A WORK IN PROGRESS (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) . Ka-Bar knife with markings Step 1: Identifying the Markings Look around the knife for markings on the body. http://usmilitaryknives.com/knife_knotes_7.htm. If you send me your email address I can send you photos. 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. markings on the knives or the special way the knife was built. Step 2: Read the markings You could find either the USMC or USN MK2 marking on the knife. The large guard is nickel compares with this knife. hunting knife. Mine is a well-worn obviously military example, with a grey pommel top and worn leather sheath with steel tip. sactroop- Just noticed the lower Camillus above the stamped sheath has a very well defined, scooped out fuller. USMC next to the current repro which graphically shows the difference. rivets, Kent Sportsman with etching and stagged bone and large These influences upon the procurement system tempered the DoD design features of the knife. So, as stated earlier, the archives of Marble or the DoD may reveal conclusively if the reason for the holes in the handguard. I got my first one from an electricians mate on the CG Cutter I was serving aboard back in the 70s. I always assumed it was a Marine issued Kabar knife. The earliest Camillus factory experimental 6 inch Jet Pilot It may not display this or other websites correctly. knife. I find no marks on it but it was well used with rust stains. But your saying the WW2 knives dont have pins at all?, just peened? Well I got my first one from and Army Helicopter pilot in Germany 1963. If possible, seek the opinion of multiple experts before making a solid decision. 1 2 3 Items 1 - 12 of 27 Show per page Sort By Camillus Bombat 6" Pocket Knife #19484 $17.99 In most cases, this wont give you the exact year/ date/ timeframe, but point you to the era when the knife was made. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. Think of it this way, property markings came later in the assembly process only after a formal guidelines were established. They are back again and better then ever. As originally designed it had a 6", saw back blade. Sent to the Jeffersonville Quartermaster, it is essentially a 6 It is said to have been used on knives manufactured from the early 1930s to the mid 1940s. Today, we keep finding fewer and fewer people who fought in WWII around. This is what Camillus was thinking about at the end of the war, Where did she find it? Heres another variant knife that Frank Trzaska mentions in his 6/01/2002 knife knotes. We place the WW II era There won't be any pommel markings on this one. 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