USMC Pocket Knife
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USMC Pocket Knife
New addition to the herd. I haven't had the time to clean it up a little and can't find any maker marks but weren't these made by Camillus? I don't believe that "CanOperer" was a manufacturer. Thanks.
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I'm not near my book right now but should be late WW2 to right after the war.foxfirerodandgun wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:44 am New addition to the herd. I haven't had the time to clean it up a little and can't find any maker marks but weren't these made by Camillus? I don't believe that "CanOperer" was a manufacturer. Thanks.
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Thanks. I would be very interested in any information you could share.doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:14 amI'm not near my book right now but should be late WW2 to right after the war.foxfirerodandgun wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:44 am New addition to the herd. I haven't had the time to clean it up a little and can't find any maker marks but weren't these made by Camillus? I don't believe that "CanOperer" was a manufacturer. Thanks.
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Re: USMC Pocket Knife
Yes Camillus. Not sure what year they started stamping the year on the tang?
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Re: USMC Pocket Knife
In my opinion the unmarked steel blade knives were Kingston.
Camillus was proud of their knives and used tang stamps.
AFAIK they made this style knife in 1949 as a prototype with brass liners, and then from 1957 to 2006. I believe all the Camillus knives had stainless blades and were well marked.
Kingston was a joint venture between Ulster and Inperial. Formed to make military contract knives during WWII I’m thinking they had little to gain by marking the knives.
Camillus was proud of their knives and used tang stamps.
AFAIK they made this style knife in 1949 as a prototype with brass liners, and then from 1957 to 2006. I believe all the Camillus knives had stainless blades and were well marked.
Kingston was a joint venture between Ulster and Inperial. Formed to make military contract knives during WWII I’m thinking they had little to gain by marking the knives.
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Many thanks for everyone's input. I will research the links.
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From what eleved states in his post and I quote:
"The ones that say us marine corps all spelled out were issued in ww2. They were not made by Camillus. They were Made by Kingston. "
So mine is evidently a WW II example made by Kingston.
"The ones that say us marine corps all spelled out were issued in ww2. They were not made by Camillus. They were Made by Kingston. "
So mine is evidently a WW II example made by Kingston.
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With blade and screw driver on the same end it is a “first arrangement”.
Some of the first arrangements had 45 on the bail. So I have to believe that the date on yours would be late 44 or 45. No later. It is one of the earliest versions of this knife. One of the first to have the hook can opener. Probably why it says “pat. pend”
The issued knives before these had bone scales and split can openers.
It’s a nice WW2 knife
Some of the first arrangements had 45 on the bail. So I have to believe that the date on yours would be late 44 or 45. No later. It is one of the earliest versions of this knife. One of the first to have the hook can opener. Probably why it says “pat. pend”
The issued knives before these had bone scales and split can openers.
It’s a nice WW2 knife
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Thanks. I just need to clean it up a bit.
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eveled said it all. Great knife and very desirable to those who know.
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Time for the #2 pencil but no harsh abrasives, wire wheels.
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It just occurred to me someday after I’m gone my kids will go online to research my knives and maybe get advice/info from me! Plus they’ll get to meet all of you!
I thought to write about each one and catalog them but that seems like a lot of work, and it would spoil their fun. Lol.
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Cool thought.eveled wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:45 pmIt just occurred to me someday after I’m gone my kids will go online to research my knives and maybe get advice/info from me! Plus they’ll get to meet all of you!
I thought to write about each one and catalog them but that seems like a lot of work, and it would spoil their fun. Lol.