USAF Camillus pilot survivor knife | BladeForums.com
912. Jun 13, 2013. #4. This knife was adopted in 1957. From 1957 to 61 it was made with a 6 inch blade. The blade was shorted to 5 inches due to pilot feedback and the basic design of the knife has stayed that way since. Here are some examples of the markings on the Camillus made knives. 1958 thru 1966.
Does anyone else have or seen this KABAR? | BladeForums.com
Apr 14, 2007 · All I can say for sure is that it is not an "Official" contract knife. Official contract knives during the Viet Nam war were made by Camillus and Conetta. Beyond that I know Kiffe and Gutman had Mark 2 type knives cataloged and they were manufactured in Japan during the Vietnam war. See the ad for Gutman which appeared in 1968:
Ontario PILOTS KNIFE, VIETNAM VINTAGE?? - BladeForums.com
Jul 29, 2006 · After the completion of testing and bidding competition between Marble, Camillus Cutlery, and the Ontario Knife Company (OKC), Camillus was awarded the contract to supply the new Jet Pilot Survival Knife (JPSK) to the Department of Defense instead of Marble. Camillus produced the knife with a 6-inch blade from 1959-1961.
Vietnam Vets:What knife or knives did you carry in Vietnam?
3,381. Nov 28, 2011. #14. I was really hoping for alot of knife discussion in this thread, I know most Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan had some kind of pocket knife or multi tool or both, On my last deployment which was Afghanistan, I carried a Spyderco Military, a Leatherman Core and ST200 for back up and a Vic Outrider. Leatherman Core saw ...
119 in Vietnam? - BladeForums.com
Nov 17, 1998 · There is a book called "A Contagion of War, The Vietnam Experience Series". Quite a few pics of Buck 120s and similar knives in the hands of the soldiers there. From what I have been told by frineds and family who were there, the most common carried knife there was the Buck 110. Josh
WW2 Ka-Bar vs bayonet - BladeForums.com
Jun 25, 2020. #1. I've been rewatching the series The Pacific and something occurred to me. Pop culture and several books that I have read give the perception that most Marines who fought in WW2 carried a Ka-Bar (Mark 2 Fighting Utility Knife). The problem is that most of the Infantry would have had bayonets which goes against the perceived ...
Randall Mod 14 Green Tenite and Vietnam-Korean War Canteen …
Oct 7, 2013 · Jun 5, 2017. #1. I was at Blade 2017 and happened to luck across a Vietnam era Randall Model 14 with green Tenite handle and a Heiser roughback canteen sheath from the Korean War thru Vietnam Era. The information I post here was obtained from friends and collectors I trust and respect for their knowledge of Randall.
Hackman Butterfly Knife FS/FT | BladeForums.com
Aug 1, 2024. #1. Hackman butterfly knife made in Finland. These knives were issued to CIA operatives during the Vietnam War. The knife measures 4 3/4" closed and 8 3/4" open. It has red plastic handles with "HACKMAN FINLAND" printed on both handles on the front of the knife. Very Good condition or would trade for USA made Old Timer 152OT, 125OT ...
Perfect Sandbox Knife | Page 2 | BladeForums.com
Nov 2, 2002 · A machete, the switchblade shroudcutter, an M3 or M1917 or M1918 trench knife, a Garand bayonet, and sometimes the issue pocket knife. Same with the SF guys in Vietnam. Obviously the guys had to hump a lot of shit with them, but they felt the need to bring a couple of knives along too.
looking for photos of original Vietnam Lagana Tomahawk
Nov 4, 2007 · 1st is the 'Cold Steel' reproduction of Peter LaGana's (designed in the 1960's) 'Vietnam Tomahawk' with the wooden handle, and 2nd is the newer 'Vietnam Tactical Tomahawk', also known as the ATC VTAC (the latter is the REAL DEAL, not a reproduction)...