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Parker B

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Hello im new to the site and want to say hello to everybody.I found a knife at the flea market and wanted to know if its real.Its a camillus pilot with camo handle and sheath.It looks brand new and factory painted.The pommel reads 5-1985.The sheath doesnt look like the ones ive seen with pilot knives.I will try to post pics.Thanks
 
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Looks like you may have had some trouble uploading the pictures, I've created a thread explaining how to upload them to the forum. You can find it through this link: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Your-Threads-Comments?p=12847881#post12847881

It's pretty straight forward, but if you have any questions or need any help, just click my name and hit "Send Email." As for the knife, I really can't help much without pictures; I don't think anyone else here would have such knowledge without an example either.
 
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assuming it's this sheath?
which is a commercial variant.
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OntarioPilotSurvivalKnifewithsheata.jpg
 
Yup that looks just like the sheath i have.Man you most have alot of knives.Thanks for answering the question so clearly.I forgot to ask if you think the knife looks real or is it a reproduction?What do you think the handle was painted with and how do i treat the leather without ruining paint?Sorry for the stupid questions but i dont have clue.
 
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Parker B said:
Man you most have alot of knives.....I forgot to ask if you think the knife looks real or is it a reproduction?What do you think the handle was painted with and how do i treat the leather without ruining paint?.
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yes! not mine but an awesome site of an Argentinian collector to refer to.
the site which he draws reference to is Frank Trzaska's content.
http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/knife_knotes_13.htm
spare some time at his site
http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/archive_writing.htm

as for genuine us made, jet pilot's knives;
look for a camillus or ontario knives marking stamped on tang or pommel.
the paint job on the handle looks like something done with spray cans.
the sheath camo looks pretty professional;
so it's either factory applied or someone really took the time to mask it out.
if it the leather parts are supple and aren't cracking or afflicted by organic infestation,
a silicone based cream/paste would work fine for now.
hope this helps.
 
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