Help with identifying a blade on a KUTMASTER knife.

[M Dunn]

I recently acquired a KUTMASTER pocket knife in a group of knives.

There is a collector who I buy from regularly who finds old knives and cleans them up. This KUTMASTER was in the last group of knives that I bought from him.

I have found similar knives on line. Most of them have 4 functions. This knife has only 3 (no awl).

In a book on pocket knives by Bernard Levine there is a very similar 4 function knife that was made for the Medical Department of the U.S. Navy.

This knife has a long bale which supports the military use.

The small curved blade has me puzzled. I have not been able to find anything that tells me what the curved blade is called and what it is used for.
I am quite certain that the wealth of knowledge on this forum will have an answer. ?????

[edgy46]

I think it is a can opener. Hope this helps.

[SwedgeHead]

yep, can opener.

[M Dunn]

Thank you.

The group on AAPK regularly fills in the gaps for me.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Thank you.

The group on AAPK regularly fills in the gaps for me.

For info on how it is used click the link.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... can+opener