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D Juvet

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I have just recieved a knife that I would like to know more about. OAL 9 1\2", blade 5"
marked CAMILLUS NY, black anodized, gaurd his straight with two small holes on the spine side, handle material is leather, 7 rings beveled, butt cap is six sided. not sure what is on the very end of the butt cap.
Any info would be appreciated.

[This message has been edited by D Juvet (edited 05-18-2000).]
 
sounds like a pilot's survival knife

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The thorn stands to defend the Rose, yet it is peaceful and does not seek conflict
 
D Juvet,
It indeed sounds like you have one of our Mil-Spec 5" Pilot's Survival Knives. Lets take a look at this....
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Does it look like the one on the bottom,...model #5733? Thats the Pilot's Survival. Its 1095 carbon steel, with parkerized finish. THis knife has been standard military issue for pilots since the 50's. We still make it today, for the military, and for civilian sales. Hope this helps.....

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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery www.camillusknives.com



[This message has been edited by Mike Turber (edited 05-18-2000).]
 
Sounds like the pilot survival knife, but nobody mentioned the sawback on the back of the blade. The catalog still shows the sawback and over the years I've always seen them with the sawback.
 
That's it. Sorry I forgot to mention the saw back in my first discription. The knife I have doesn't have the original sheath. Would you have price and availability? Where can I get one? Thanks everyone for your help.
 
I don't know the replacement sheath price off the top of my head, but give Wendy or Michelle a call at the factory, 800-344-0456. They will take care of you. Thanks for being a customer!

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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
www.camillusknives.com
 
You mentioned the knife being blade stamped. That would put the production somewhere between 1962 and 1966. Try to find a correct period scabbard as the knife is somewhat collectable.
Frank
 
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