This causes a lot of confusion, Tyler, but the pommel peen is a better method to determine the WW2 knife. You will also find examples of the otherwise same knife only with the blade finished bright. J-7 marked Kent with Sportsman etching and stagged Camillus produced the Jet Pilot Survival Knife with a 5-inch blade from 1961-2006. I have little knowledge on the Use of it in Vietnam, that said, I cant find much details. 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design The Air Force Survival Knife will be around for a very long time. Made to cut overhead upside The serrated spine was designed to cut through the aluminum skin surrounding the airframes of Korean and Vietnam War-era aircraft. Additionally, OKC is the only company selling this knife commercially. But if its an Asian imitation then its hard to determine when it was made. 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. Did you recently find a Camillus knife, and youd like to know what era it came from? Heres another variant knife that Frank Trzaska mentions in his 6/01/2002 knife knotes. The iconic design features of the knife, that have characterized its look, have remained unchanged since its inception. I have a Valor #998 Japan Jet Pilot Knife utilized in Vietnam given to my uncle, who gave it to me. Its total length is 292mm (11 5/8 inches). Knife. knife that was adopted. The U.S. Defense Department published to private industry requirements for a standardized fixed blade knife to issue to pilots and aircrews of the various service branches. We have over 75,000 pieces of Boy and Girl Scout Memorabilia to sell. 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 dummy cord is tied on a hole at the blade guard and then it is sewn in the green pouch. The gray painted Pommel indicates that it is issued to the Navy. Fortunately for us, Camillus changed their stamps enough to map each one to different periods. 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. 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. The blade not adopted had a flat blade with plastic Resinox pommel. Hi John, 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. 27. Another Kent with stagged Rosewood, brass pins and etched. That sold this great knife with blade, hilt and butt blued. flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex 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 Probably not a Pro-Tec pointed dagger, but it's real novel. I have several good photos of the knife which Id be happy to forward but there doesnt seem to be a way to send them to you on this site. In New York City. Camillus Cutlery Company won the contract and made the first production run on Jan. 27, 1943. 5684: This is the WW II USMC blade marked knife in the 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. 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. It does, however, have a small Japan stamped in the blade at the hilt. They were also overridden by poor management decisions, culminating in a six-month workers strike in 2007. 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 You can send them to my email: [email protected]. This is a testimony to the ingenuity of the design team that developed the knife at the Marbles company. Q30: WW II Prototype made for the 6 inch Hunting knife The OP had such and an easy question, one would think. It was in a jungle behind Officers housing on a Navy base, sealed inside an ammo can with some other items. I am about to show her this blog post and additionally rub it in a little! 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. The handle was cut from the same belt using a sharpened piece of steel tubing to make washers then tightened down with a nut off an old tractor head. However, there is not enough information in the literature to determine with certainty the purpose of the holes. 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This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. When I enlisted in 69 I got my next one from supply. Way cool! This is the early AAC by Colonel666 Sun May 26, 2013 1:43 am, Post Required fields are marked *. In the end, it proved to be a logistical nightmare, however, Robeson did make the switch. ? I have 2 Camillus Knives that are similar but different. Before this requirement, knives of several types were procured by the individual branches of the military and dispensed to their members. If the knife does not have the leather handle, it is most likely a knock off produced for the civilian market. Below are some timelines for you to explore:Tang StampStamp DesignExtra MarkingsDateUnion Cutlery Co., Tidioute, Pa;Union Cut. It is well preserved and stored away since my discharge in 1966. 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. Furthermore, standardization of equipment reduces costs upon the logistical system. I, too, have one that has a small Japan stamped on the blade at the hilt. While that might make it harder to identify what a true Ka-bar knife is, though, it is a blessing in disguise sometimes. The new design that was adopted was the 6 inch JPK. Klein knives are clear vintages, and theyre one of those knives that went to the war. The intended use of the knife is for pilots as required in survival situations. I assume was the same for my brethren in the fixed wing as well. The leather will be treated with para-nitrophenol fungicide. For all that good, though, some bad actors have learned how to make fake Camillus knives and pass them off as vintage. If you dont go to knife shows, you might also have some luck with veteran knife collectors in your locale. Did Camillus Make Other Brands Knives on Contract? As a result, the Ontario Knife Company developed a prototype based on the 1957 design that was first submitted by Marble. Not an easy knife to resharpen and the very tip was prone to breaking off. Here is the basic history of this knife. The topic got side tracked here a little bit with the USAAC hunting knives, those with the fuller blade. Knife #1 and #2 were never found in the factory collection years ago, this Look at these two knives in the photo below. 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. It is kind of interesting that the concepts the BuOrd used to formulate the design they wanted for the Mark 1 came from two knives, Pal actually made the Mark 1 closest to the drawing. 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. In the early 2000s, the U.S. Army published requirements to private industry for an aviation survival knife to replace the aging Air Force Survival Knife. Mine has a blued blade and crossguard. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Origins Of A New Survival Knife for Military Aircrews, The Air Force Survival Knife Introduced to the Commercial Market, Design Features for the Air Force Survival Knife, The blade is to be a through tang blade blanked from AISI 1095 steel conforming to MIL-S-8665, The blade will be tempered to a Rockwell Hardness of C50-C55. So both of mine in the first post are wartime? Hand marked on the Companies interested in gaining the government contract received these requirements and submitted proposals for consideration based on those requirements. Maybe you can help me out here. I would say its one of the best knives ever! After more than two decades (1897) in this business, importation costs for the knives were getting higher and wiping out Adolphs profits. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. By While similar, they tend to be slightly thicker on the pommels and equally peened. 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. This initial fabrication met the basic outlined requirements what the Navy wanted, with the approval of the drawing, we then begin to see the application of the applied property marks which are simply USN on the ricasso. Has can openers, awl, driver. 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. Maybe a high school classmate possibly but I dont know. Is it a genuine vintage or merely a reproduction? We have seen it in outfitter stores, marketed on the internet, and may even have owned one. spacer arrangements. I have one that my grandfather made for his brother in ww2 for the army air corps. I was wondering if you had run across anything about the dates on the pommel nut. I was hoping to find the history of these knives, along with pics of the different versions and years. Navy didn't agree. I recently bought a new Ontario that has 3-11 on the pommel (March 2011 I reckon). Im assuming the knife is an earlier production but, as its a 5 inch blade, it has to be after 1961. The latest dated pommel stamped Camillus 5733 is 3-1985. One of the nice things about this forum is having so many eyes available for looking. joined the originals, now we have all that were present at the time of the Enjoy and See you on the trail! The similarities to Mark I knives are obvious, but they were procured and manufactured under different contracts and specifications. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false Among the "bright" finished knives you will find a variance. S-4007 hand marked on the blade, Guardless and serrated It is WW II era and dual tang marked and etched. Keep up the great work. This happens quite often. A second fungicidal product was registered in 1967. Camillus Kabar Knife History. Camillus was so successful a knife brand that other knifemakers contracted them to manufacture their blades. Tom said that the Government contract was cancelled in 1984. small file transitional Camillus WW2 pilots knife.jpg. has the Mark 2 pommel not the M3 version. Show me your knife, and I'll tell you who you are. These sheaths are in a very different style from the There won't be any pommel markings on this one. I attach a photo of the peened pommel that makes this 6" a 1960 model: Hi. Some companies marked them and some did not. Any with steel domed rivets. I cant glean a date of manufacture from the stamp. Like every other knife Ive dated, the Camillus knives are challenging in their way. The one on the right pommel nut and screw are brass. Thanks for taking the time to read. Most folks don't know This guide to dating Camillus knives is focused on the Camillus-stamped knives only. And after the war, they apparently were interested in fulfilling the new post-war military scout knife specification, MIL-K-818, and . Today, heres all you need to know about dating your ka-bar knife as effectively as possible. They did not adopt this knife, as we know the M3 was it's nice to finely see actual examples of the parkerized knives with no branch of service. Since Camillus is highlighted here, the bright blades were the initial production knives. By contrast, the current DoD procurement process is much more refined and regulated. We have been told these knives were carried by various elite SKIP. In the testing Western won the contract by jerryd6818 Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:06 am, Return to Camillus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The rarest USMC knife in 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 It is marked just U.S.N. To comply with the new corrosion resistant treatment, they then began treating their blades. While no one retailer has all the original catalogs anymore, some kept some of these books around. The original design of this 5" blade is, I believe, a pre-war Marbles design which was known as the "Ideal", a #45. brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed After camillus used up their remaining supply of dated pommels Camillus started using the tang stamping again on the blades. of Tom Williams, Camillus factory historian, I have assembled the Not Adopted, Case and Catt got the Q knife Another part of the group has 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. This is an early Marbles design with a This marking is post 1990 and is the current marking, it Great knife for camping or scouting I carried mine on walks in the woods. While the true nature of the knife remained the same, the naming system and stamp models were not the same anymore. Pilot's Survival Knife. and sold through the PX system as well. 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. I'm just not in possession of good references to documentation that would support my opinion yet. 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. So far I have not found the S card for This was one they wanted to make but never did. That is surely a lot of information to keep track of. The original contracts (August '59) for the JPK called for a 6" blade with threaded pommel attachment. The cutting blade is to be 5 1/8 inches long and 3/16 inches thick. Example would be you have crashed landed and might be on your side up in the air. The tang stamp on this knife is post Government contract era. J5 Forest King etched with prototype J-5 on the blade. Valor is the name of the US company that retailed the 998. But you have an injury to your arm. 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. stagged Rosewood with brass pins, S-6541 marked Guarded Version stagged Rosewood with brass Thanks for contacting me. I may be wrong but it may have been produced between 1970-1990, maybe in Asia. The tang stamp shown here is known as Camillus' four line stamp. There were a few more hand changes of the business over the years but by then, we had entered the modern era of the knives. Knives made by top companies were featured in catalogs that were either internally maintained or sent out to dealers and collectors. 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. Kent Sportsman's knife with stagged Rosewood grips and 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. Because of this, an exact dating system is impossible. Force survival kit knife. 5684 L77A: Camillus tried to talk Naval Ordnance into using 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. Thanks for your help. Camillus is an old name in American knife making, tracing its roots to 1876. Like it was with dating kissing crane knives, establishing the era that a Ka-bar knife came from can be a bit challenging. Leather washers handle with a heavy round pommel and slightly curved guard; all parts are perfectly tight with no play. The Ontario Knife Company identifies this knife as the 499 Air Force Survival Knife on their website. Otherwise, have someone who does. The stamping was kind of inconsistent from my research. Both have leather grips. Camillus wanted to send the knife with a hack saw blade attached to They are back again and better then ever. USMC Raider reproduction with fine pewter handle. by orvet Thu May 30, 2013 2:01 pm, Post S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, stagged Rosewood with brass pins Same as above but handle more rounded. 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. The knife went through a couple of different vendors over its life cycle. Adolph Kastor immigrated to the U.S.A. when he was 14 and worked in his uncles hardware company. the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two together at the same time. 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. 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. You are correct. However, the registrations for all registered products containing salicylanilide as an active ingredient have been canceled. Thanks! Thanks for all the photos. by Colonel666 Wed May 29, 2013 10:48 pm, Post The fun thing is that you also date the scabbards. 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. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. 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. Held off rust well, and it is pretty solid. 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. My friend and I were just talking about this specific subject, she actually is normally attempting to prove me completely wrong! Paranitrophenol was first registered in the United States in 1963 as a fungicide incorporated into leather products and hides as a preservative. Kent Stagged Rosewood with steel rivets, same as above. Another unmarked Prototype hunter with stagged Rosewoods So, as far as I can tell the best evidence indicates that these were Army Air Force knives and not Navy knives. Thus, finding ways of reducing the bulk of the Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) assisted in the overall weight considerations for flying. The sharpening stone size shall be 3 inches long, 7/8-inch-wide, and 1/4 inch thick. I just bought this knife from Ontario Knife Company. Okay, maybe not fakes. The USMC solicited bids from several knife It ius very similar to other Camillus tang stamps, so be carefull to note the details. 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. 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. the knife is a Camillus model number 5733. The tip of the sheath is pointed and the back part of leather extends beyond the front for two lanyard holes. Frank reports that Marbles was supplying the Ideal to the Government as early as 1934. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. 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. But there are clever reproductions that can fool you into thinking its the real thing. business. 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. Im interested in finding out about what I believe is not a USAF Pilot Survival Knife, but may in fact be an Asian made imitation. Camillus Tang Stamps and Dates (www.bladeforums.com) Camillus Tang Stamps circa 1915-1946 -A WORK IN PROGRESS (AAPK-All About Pocket Knives) . Well Camillus didn't start making these knives with this marking until 1974 so touched them in anyway, as you see them is how they were in the showroom. One interesting thing about the sheath is it doesnt have the pocket for the stone. Saunders knives; and a few more knives under contract. The blade is very sharp but has surface deterioration and the guard seems rather dull. Regards, These markings will usually show on the tang since they are less likely to wear and be scratched off there. Quality knives and tools with lowest prices. Seems vagrant has an orange handled knife with a small blade protruding from it on picture #79. Made after march 1985 to 2006. Keen Kutter etched in blade and tang marked Sharpleigh / I'll leave it at this, there is some conjecture out there on what these knives might or might not be. ). Thanks for the info major. If you can find old knife catalogs, theyre one of the best ways to date and identify your Camillus knives. 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. The second question that arises concerning some of the features of this knife is the purpose of the two holes in the blade guard. by Colonel666 Mon May 27, 2013 2:59 am, Post Any opinions? together at the same time. Co., Olean N.Y.Straight lineNilFrom 1909Union Cut. [emailprotected], Thanks for letting me know that, Murphy. Where did she find it? I suspect it is Vietnam era from its condition. 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. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing I appreciate you writing this post and the rest of the site is very good. That doesn't make it right, it just makes it how they were found from poor Dealers and retailers of the knife usually let older catalogs rot, lost them, or simply misplaced them when a new batch of Ka-bar knives came in. Ontarios model became the Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife, System (ASEK) based on the published requirements by the U.S. Army. with Rosewood grips. and took them with me when the auction was over. If you have some method to receive photos, let me know and Ill forward the photos. camillus knife identification. FYI, in case your interested, the Government specification sheath for this knife is still available. It was probably stashed there by some kid whose dad was a Navy pilot. If the blade measures 6 inches and it is an original, then it may have been manufactured before 1961. We place the WW II era It has two blades; one is a standard 2.5-inch cutting blade and the other is a locking. I have a one of the knives that came out of a survival kit. hunting knives from parts on hand. forces were gone by 1973. Made after march 1985 to 2006. Marble produced several thousand knives for field testing and delivered them to the U.S. Air Force between 1957-1959. 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