Add to Favorites 1946-56 Camillus stainless USA US military Korean War era Sailors rope knife 2 blade folding with can opener 4 1/2" hunting 5 out of 5 stars (243) $ 95.00. I had the Colonial and Geneva knives flipped the wrong way, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The M3 was originally distributed with the M6 leather sheath (M6 Scabbard) reinforced with metal additions to reinforce it. The most common markings are the first 3. This is a used Camillus scout/utility knife. by glennbad Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:55 am, Post This is it. All blades/implements open and close with good snap and no wobble. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted. It had knife contracts with Sears Roebuck & Co., Shapleigh Hardware, Simmons Hardware and Woolworth. Wadsworth and Dixon were all house brands of Kastor. and the empty draws. S1408: This is a prototype Camillus sent in to alter the As with any military knife, be careful not to fall victim to the opinions of so-called experts, especially when they attribute particular knives to units like the Devils Brigade, Commandos, OSS, Underwater Demolition Team, etc. Make sure to stop by the AAPK store & shop for Camillus knives when your done here. This knife fits in with Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. the markings are all the same and in the same place as the originals. Most everyone thought the blade was OK as it was6.5 inches long, .85 inch wide and made of carbon steel. This is a Camillus made Western Brand Texas Ranger Commemorative stockman. Camillus E-Newsletter: . The spear blade has an etch that says "Sta-Sharp" over "Chrome Plated". | Privacy. 11 "AMERICAM WILDLIFE" WOLF HOWLING OVER MOON JIGGED DELRIN USED LOCKBACK POCKET KNIFE, Queen 1993 Winterbottom Bone English Jack, Camillus 3-Line Sawcut Bone Barlow (51 pattern), VINTAGE CAMILLUS POWR KRAFT USA 4 BLADE STOCKMAN FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD. The blade design is different then the These knives should be professionally serviced by a If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. I viewed the ransacked show room Another unmarked Prototype hunter with stagged Rosewoods We can also see models with a brown plastic washer on the guard and a black plastic washer on the pommel. originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original Blade finishes were blued and polished. Milsco (Milwaukee Saddlery) at 140,494 copies, L&C (Lyon & Coulson) at 40,000 copies, Sbl co (Service Boots & Leggins) at 35,200 copies, Barwood (L.J. Sword Brand Folding Hunter 26 NIB, SYRACUSE KNIFE CO. TEXAS TOOTHPICK NICE END OF DAY CELLULOID 8 3/4" OVERALL, Vintage Camillus 2 Blade Large Cigar Knife w Riders of the Silver Screen Handles -Tonto -NOS, VINTAGE MCGREW ARKANSAS USA FOLDING POCKET TOOTHPICK SINGLE BLADE JACK KNIFE KNIVES OLD, VINTAGE 4 LINE CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO BONE EZ EASY OPEN JACK FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD, VINTAGE CAMILLUS NEW YORK USA 42 EQUAL END CIGAR JACK FOLDING POCKET KNIFE KNIVES OLD, USN Mk2 Camillus NY 12" OAL Fighting Knife Phosphorus Coated Leather Sheath Marked USMC Pinned Butt, CAMILLUS NO. Like the stamp shown directly above this one, you have to be careful as it is very similar to a few others. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. Hoping you guys can help. The old Camillus went gone out of business due to poor sales, a workers strike and a lockoutand then the long-time knife manufacturer filed for bankruptcy. The blade not adopted had a flat blade with plastic Resinox pommel. larger pommel version we all know. selected. This is the #3 knife Camillus submitted for the test. This link will bring you to AAPK's Camillus Collector specific discussion forum. On the blade and guard -> Manufacturer's name + Type ex : PAL USM3. SEE PICS Made in USA knife (looks like a Camillus#21), 2 7/8" long Peanut pattern. It is a scout/utility knife made by Camco, a sub brand of Camillus, that was distribuited as a premium gift for those SPRING HILL CUTLERY (eBay: bargainseller02), Camillus U.S.A. American Wildlife Series Charging Bear Lockback knife 10D NIB, Camillus U.S.A. Bone stag and CR guard made in Late 1944 production through till contracts were completed or cancelled in 1945, you find those knives more alike or much more similar characteristics. Founded in 2019, Militaria-Deal.com has established itself as the go-to site for militaria collectors. The handle diameter was larger (1.2 inches wide) and had a pinned-on stepped pommel 1.35 inches wide. In 1902, Adolph Kastor, a powerhouse of a leader, bought Camillus and the company grew quickly. They are hard to find. small file transitional Camillus WW2 pilots knife.jpg. 1 In Stock. One is the "Shark.". Add to Cart. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US Way cool! SKIP. Free shipping on many items . During World War I, the manufacturer cranked out over 470,000 knives for the U.S., British, Canadian and Dutch governments. Above that it simply says "Army Air Forces". compares with this knife. hunting knives from parts on hand. $65.00. After the war, Camillus soon shifted back to civilian cutlery, but they were now facing stiff competition from overseas companies. A change was made in June 1960 to weld the pommels to the tang end. knives under boxes and paperwork. Jun 11, 2006. Unknown Hunting Knife: Kent was a trade name used by F W Dec 18, 2014. Here are some ways to identify a fake Camillus knife: The tang stamps are all over the place; There is a mix of lower and uppercase letters; The font is a bit off; 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. They adopted the single pin Case (W.R. Case & sounds) --> 300,465 pieces, For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, http://http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/memiller6589/media/image.jpg1_zpsny0xql9n.jpg.html, http://http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/memiller6589/media/image.jpg3_zpsqqhxmzdp.jpg.html, http://http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/memiller6589/media/image.jpg4_zps8sys767a.jpg.html, http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/memiller6589/media/image.jpg2_zpsgpr5rjhm.jpg.html, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sAF-survival-knife-photo-thread?highlight=USAF, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s-date-or-pattern-or-serial?highlight=survival, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sillus-pilot-survivor-knife?highlight=survival, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/695-Camillus-Collector-s-Forum. It's an anomaly knife. 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. You can jump to the following sections if youre in a hurry, but I would advise that you dont skip this part. In the field, it was actually distributed to fighting troops without bayonets. Here is an image of my fullered 5 inch blade next to the saber ground blade knife. $9.95. Knife. capt14k, In New York City. Featuring a 5-to-5.25-inch flat-ground blade, the Mark 1 utility knife was adopted by the Navy as a survival-type knife with sheath. can be found quite regularly at just about any gun or knife show. Got an old Camillus knife from my dad today. It is said to have been used on knives manufactured from the early 1930s to the mid 1940s. Thank you for the information glennbad. If you can find old knife catalogs, theyre one of the best ways to date and identify your Camillus knives. Both had huge blood grooves, stacked leather handles, and several different guards and pommels. by DTM1973 Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:03 am, Post Camillus did use up the rather small quantity of 1966 blades when the change was made. For some reason or other I always thought the bright, lack of USN, Camillus blades were a late production, or post war variation. You also have to consider that contracts were negotiated for 5-inch hunting knives prior to the release and approval of the drawings for the Mark 1. Its total length is 292mm (11 5/8 inches). While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, "Bushman" and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. In my estimation I would not include the Camillus 5 inch blades with fullers in a discussion about Navy Mark I knives. I know my knives - maybe not as well as my mother - but enough to write helpful guides for you. Guard marked -> Manufacturer's name + Type ex: PAL USM3, 4th Type marking : This tang stamp was used by Camillus from 1989 up until its bankruptcy in 2007. Hoping to try and date them but I am finding conflicting information. There won't be any pommel markings on this one. spacer arrangements. Among the "bright" finished knives you will find a variance. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. (see photos). The handles look to be rosewood and are chip and crack free. The underline extends the full length of the letters in the word "CAMILLUS". Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing the M3 and the M4 reproductions. It's easy! The only way to stay in the knife business and keep running a profit was to start making and selling them domestically. The fun thing is that you also date the scabbards. These fakes are even made with materials that age fast, tricking you into thinking that the knife has indeed seen a lot of years. Survivalists, Hunters, Military and more. 2023 Cuts & Carves - Designed by O. Christopher, How to Date a Camillus Knife Effectively (1902 2007), How to Date A Case Kodiak Knife by Yourself (Expert Advice), How to Date A Kinfolks Knife to A Specific Era, 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 Ka-Bar Knife (5 Unique Methods), How to Date a Schrade Knife (+ Schrade Knife Collection Tang Stamp Chart). 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. Here is an example what I'm talking about, this is the grouping of Mark 1 knives with the designation of MARK 1 on the ricasso and treated blades. Can't recall seeing. 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. Where neither is possible, its best to stay away. This knife looks a lot The original design of this 5" blade is, I believe, a pre-war Marbles design which was known as the "Ideal", a #45. Posted December 7, 2019. So far I have not found the S card for I would classify them as USAAF knives. by KLJ77 Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:21 pm, Post brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed There are also extensive catalogs on the knife brand, making my work easier. brass pins holding stagged bone over black plastic liners. It has a couple of chips out of the bone on the pile side and the tip is broken off the caplifter. Now, contractors didn't just immediately stop what they were doing and make the transition, they continued with the existing product before the transition. The latest dated pommel stamped Camillus 5733 is 3-1985. Cold Steel Kobun Tactical Knife Olive Drab Handle. This is a "Standard Scout" made by Camillus. storage. Your email address will not be published. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. 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. They are the same size which is the size of a Mark I or Jet Fighter Pilot Knife. Skip, I'm not sure that we can or can not label either of those knives as genuine Mark 1's. Blade length is 5 3/4 , total length is about 10 3/8. Its total length is 292mm (11 5/8 inches). SEE PICS STA-SHARP Mother of Pearl Lobster Knife measures 2 3/4" closed. unknown variant like the Marbles above. This guide to dating Camillus knives is focused on the Camillus-stamped knives only. The STA-SHARP brand was made by Camillus for Sears Roebuck c. 1924-1941. You will find pictures, dates of use, & short descriptions of many of their multitude of shields. the M3 pommel and guard to improve their knife and help conserve parts. Knives Australia - We sell high quality Military Knives, Camping Knives and Tactical Knives online Australia wide. by glennbad Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:59 am, Post The M3 knife consists of 3 pressed steel parts: The blade, the hilt and the pommel washer. Sent to the Jeffersonville Quartermaster, it is essentially a 6 is the only one that survived the Marines. The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. 1937. Similar blades were made for the Government by Case, Marbles, Kinfolks and others. Every sailor who worked topside was issued a fixed blade for cutting ropes/line. knife with Rosewood plain grips and brass pins. They usually possess a non-reflective finish to maintain camouflage and extremely grippy handles to help maintain control with hard and quick uses. JavaScript is disabled. silver. by DTM1973 Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:33 am, Post S-5382 Half guard prototype with scaler back and 3 small If you have a Kinfolks knife of, Read More How to Date A Kinfolks Knife to A Specific EraContinue, If you have spent some time here before, then we have dated some pretty amazing knives together.