U.S. Navy Mark I by Colonial

BRAND:   Colonial

MAKER:   Colonial

PATTERN:   Mark I

OAL:   10”

BLADE LENGTH:   5”

HANDLE:   Black composite material.

GUARD:   Integral

POMMEL:  Integral

TANG STAMPS:      U.S.N.             Rear: MARK I / COLONIAL

SHEATH:    Leather sheath, not a military sheath, but a good quality sheath.

CONDITION:   Excellent

DAMAGE:   Some spotting on the blade and sharpening scratches (see pictures)

BLADE WEAR:   I would estimate blade loss to be less than 5%

MADE IN:   U.S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFO:     I don’t know a lot about this version of the Mark I USN combat knife, but was able to find a little bit of information in a book called “Military Knives, A Reference Book.” The book is a compilation of articles printed in the pages of knife world magazine and copyrighted in 2001 by Knife World Publications. There is an article called “The Colonial Mark I” by Frank Tzraska. From the article it appears that this model is the fourth version of the Colonial Mark I and they were current military issue according to the article, which was published in 1999. No doubt things have changed since that time. I have never been a fan of Colonial knives with the exception of their military contract knives. They are solid knives and appear to have very good steel. This knife would make a great hunting or camp knife.

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Item # 69153