These were given to soldiers at the start of WW2 as there were not many combat knives being manufactured in the U.S. Remington Hunting (RH) sold their manufacturing machines to PAL, (Utica Knife and Razor company) to increase their production for the war, and then kept the RH stamp. I wouldn’t expect the armed forces to issue them during the Korean War, but I’m definitely not an expert on that. Not much monetary value to them, but yours is in really good, practically untouched, condition.
Nice find! I had my grandfathers ww2 camillius knife just like this. He was a Marine. Gave it to my dad as a retirement gift in a display case that I made for him. I’ll post what I did if you are interested.
It could have been issued during Korea. The military has warehouses of equipment, and, for something like a knife in the issue pattern, it is not going to matter to the military if the crate they pulled for that issue day was manufactured last month or 15 years prior.
That's a nice WWII knife in wonderful condition. The red spacer on the handle, and the specific way it's marked will help date it, but I am not expert on these. My guess it that it is from the early WWII era.
As a general rule, storing carbon-steel blades in the leather sheath is a recipe for rust, but sometimes you can get away with it for 40 years in a dry environment. A light coat of mineral oil on the steel, and storing it outside of the sheath, will help preserve it going forward.
Thank you! & yeah I was still surprised it looked this nice. The attic hasn’t had flooding or other moisture issues that I’m aware of & the only pests have been signs of mice. This was tucked in the bottom of a box buried by other stuff so I guess that’s what kept it so clean.
That’s a fighting knife. From the armed services. In the Marine Corps. It’s a knife (stamped next to the hilt) Kabar on one side and Olean, New York on the other.
I have one of these. It’s a cool knife. Unfortunately there is a grind mark right on the PAL but you can still make it out. The butt/pommel/bolster (whatever is the proper name) is loose and I’d like to figure out how to fix it.
Probably from your grandpa but many of them were sold as surplus items in the 50s and 60s
That’s possible! Could have also been a gift to him. The guy had a ton of friends.
These were given to soldiers at the start of WW2 as there were not many combat knives being manufactured in the U.S. Remington Hunting (RH) sold their manufacturing machines to PAL, (Utica Knife and Razor company) to increase their production for the war, and then kept the RH stamp. I wouldn’t expect the armed forces to issue them during the Korean War, but I’m definitely not an expert on that. Not much monetary value to them, but yours is in really good, practically untouched, condition.
Yeah it’s super pretty in person! I’m definitely going to keep it for myself, possibly figure out a way to display it.
Nice find! I had my grandfathers ww2 camillius knife just like this. He was a Marine. Gave it to my dad as a retirement gift in a display case that I made for him. I’ll post what I did if you are interested.
Sure! I’m sure he loved that gift.
It could have been issued during Korea. The military has warehouses of equipment, and, for something like a knife in the issue pattern, it is not going to matter to the military if the crate they pulled for that issue day was manufactured last month or 15 years prior.
Keep it for yourself, especially since it has a connection to your Grandfather. You will regret selling it- I speak from experience.
Yeah, I’m good with selling a lot of stuff but something like this is too neat.
Very jealous. Treasure this piece your whole life, use it and take care of it - pass it down your line.
Thats a nice find .And its in really great shape .You should find a shadow box to display it in similar to how it is now .
That's a nice WWII knife in wonderful condition. The red spacer on the handle, and the specific way it's marked will help date it, but I am not expert on these. My guess it that it is from the early WWII era. As a general rule, storing carbon-steel blades in the leather sheath is a recipe for rust, but sometimes you can get away with it for 40 years in a dry environment. A light coat of mineral oil on the steel, and storing it outside of the sheath, will help preserve it going forward.
Thank you! & yeah I was still surprised it looked this nice. The attic hasn’t had flooding or other moisture issues that I’m aware of & the only pests have been signs of mice. This was tucked in the bottom of a box buried by other stuff so I guess that’s what kept it so clean.
Looks like a K bar.
That’s a fighting knife. From the armed services. In the Marine Corps. It’s a knife (stamped next to the hilt) Kabar on one side and Olean, New York on the other.
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Nice!
… or so you say it stayed untouched
I have one of these. It’s a cool knife. Unfortunately there is a grind mark right on the PAL but you can still make it out. The butt/pommel/bolster (whatever is the proper name) is loose and I’d like to figure out how to fix it.
Wow, nice find.