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Not only a knockoff of the U.S. Air Crew knife, but a "WW2 Japan Jet Pilot Survival Fighting Knife."
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"WW2 Japan Jet Pilot Survival Fighting Knife"
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Well, not "jets", but by the end of the war, the japanese used the MXY-7 "Ohka" rocket planes in suicide (kamikaze) attacks against US ships. It didn't make any difference.
Actually, the Japanese had numerous turbojet programs and prototypes in the works throughout the war. Some of these prototypes of different models were lost in the bombing raids, but one model in particular made a few successful flights; the Nakajima Kikka (Orange Blossom).
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There doesn't seem to be a link or picture in this thread.... What are we talking about, a mislabeled knock-off of the U.S. jet pilot knife that says MADE IN JAPAN on it? There are plenty of those around.
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Yeah. LOL
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Actually, the Japanese had numerous turbojet programs and prototypes in the works throughout the war. Some of these prototypes of different models were lost in the bombing raids, but one model in particular made a few successful flights; the Nakajima Kikka (Orange Blossom).
Looks very similar to the Messerschmit 262 jet plane. Technology transfer, maybe?
Looking back, compared to China, Japan produced decent products. China has taken cheap to a whole new level of crappy. I have a Original Deer Slayer from Japan, bought it when I was 12 yrs old for $35.00. That sucker get's super sharp although, I have never used it for anything.
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SEALS is right.
Hmmmm...... must be a generational thing. I remember the Japanese Sabre knives that showed up at the hardware stores and the opposite end of the counter from the German knives. They were dull, poorly made, and the fell apart.
I think of all the Japanese junk that came into the sporting goods store because the nature children of the 60s wanted to camp and hike, but had no money for Browning, Coleman (remember when they were a premium brand?), etc., that were American made brands at that time. Almost without exception, all of that Japanese stuff was called out as crap for good reason and no one I knew would have anything to do with it.
Fast forward now, and here we are with history repeating itself. There are many fine knives coming out of China now, and I own a few. Kershaw, RAT (folder), Spydrco, Buck, etc., all have great knives that come from there. These are the Chinese knives I own.
And before the geographically and historically challenged reply saying they meant Taiwan, remember that Taiwan the island, or Taiwan R.O.C. is indeed Taiwan Republic Of China.
So, Taiwan is as Chinese as Peking Duck.
The Chinese are like anyone else these days. Pick the product they manufacture and you will find good examples and bad examples. That certainly isn't a phenomena they hold the market on these days.
Robert
Hmmmm...... must be a generational thing. I remember the Japanese Sabre knives that showed up at the hardware stores and the opposite end of the counter from the German knives. They were dull, poorly made, and the fell apart.
I think of all the Japanese junk that came into the sporting goods store because the nature children of the 60s wanted to camp and hike, but had no money for Browning, Coleman (remember when they were a premium brand?), etc., that were American made brands at that time. Almost without exception, all of that Japanese stuff was called out as crap for good reason and no one I knew would have anything to do with it.
Fast forward now, and here we are with history repeating itself. There are many fine knives coming out of China now, and I own a few. Kershaw, RAT (folder), Spydrco, Buck, etc., all have great knives that come from there. These are the Chinese knives I own.
And before the geographically and historically challenged reply saying they meant Taiwan, remember that Taiwan the island, or Taiwan R.O.C. is indeed Taiwan Republic Of China.
So, Taiwan is as Chinese as Peking Duck.
The Chinese are like anyone else these days. Pick the product they manufacture and you will find good examples and bad examples. That certainly isn't a phenomena they hold the market on these days.
Robert
Robert,
It's the only Jap knife I own and have no experience with the knives you mentioned. As far as knives coming from China today, I don't have any of them to speak from experience. The products I am pissed with are everyday products that fall apart so quickly that are made in China and have to be replaced constantly. I don't recall Jap's product's being as bad however, maybe they were ?
It's the only Jap knife I own and have no experience with the knives you mentioned. As far as knives coming from China today, I don't have any of them to speak from experience. The products I am pissed with are everyday products that fall apart so quickly that are made in China and have to be replaced constantly. I don't recall Jap's product's being as bad however, maybe they were ?
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In the 1950s and '60s they were. Eventually they got better.
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I think so. I remember some of them being awful. Back in the 60s and early 70s, they spoke of Japanese goods exactly as they speak of Chinese now. Maybe a little worse actually, as we weren't nearly as globalized then. Some thought that the Japanese products flooded down here was a second attempt to fight America, the second time by ruining our economy by selling shoddy goods cheap enough to get folks to buy them.
Not much has changed as far as I can see. I think the Japanese got their quality up, and I think the Chinese are well on their way as well.
Robert
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I was born in the 60's so, I did not know of it. I did not realize there was a large importation of goods that far back. Thanks for the information! I did not hear much griping until Toyota truck's were first brought in course, we lived out in the country and did not have many material possesions. I have always bought made in USA products when they were avaliable even if it cost more as the quality was worth the extra money. Now, can't find much of nothing made here anymore.
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Back then there was another aspect to the story as well. I grew up in San Antonio, TX, which is also known as "Military City USA". We had SIX military bases, two major military hospitals, and the Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital.
Back in the 60s and 70s, we were just 20 - 30 years away from WWII, so the men that were in their 20s when they served were just turning middle aged. Many wouldn't have anything Japanese or German in their possession based on what they witnessed, their own personal losses during that war, and how they continued to feel about it.
Since most of those old vets are gone, so are their concerns. But it was much different back then.
Robert
You've struck a solid nailhead here.There was a lot of hate and hard feelings deservedly so.And here it is dec. 7th.I dont think kids today even know the significance.My dad would never buy anything japanese even though he will admit the quality.He has war stories that will curl your hair and lost many friends in WWII.