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Has any one seen this blade combination on a military knife? or does it look like an old fix.
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It is an odd combination to me also, however, the knife was commonly produced for the navies of the world. You frequently see old Case (pre-Tested mainly) knives in this configuration.

Check out Sargents 7th Edition page 83 for an example.
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Looks completely legitimate to me.

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Looks alot like my Cattaraugus.
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.....and my S&M.
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And my Robeson.
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Knives such as this are generally accepted to have been produced for the U. S. Navy circa WWI time period.

They can be found with a regular pen blade, but in my experience the manicure blade is much more common.

I saw a very nice Case knife like these on Ebay this past week with a near $600.00 starting bid, although no one started the auction before it ended. ::facepalm::

Go figure.

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Thanks for the information, I'm kinda kicking myself now I was a little gun shy. Someone got a nice looking knife.
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And my...

Dag nabit. I don't have one of these. Now look what you're gonna make me do!

Have some EO's but not like this. Nice lookin' grab
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Maybe they'll re-list this one on Ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/W-R-Case-Sons-B ... 1c40103110

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Could be wrong but I believe the main blade on all the above shown are razor blades intended for shaving when a regular straight razor is not available. That fits with the manicure blade. The knives are designed for personal grooming.
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Levine's guide 4 pg.202 lists 14 companies that made these seamens jack knives during WW1. I believe the small blade was used mainly as an ink scraper. I have a Catt. in mint condition and have seen several Imperials in very used condition. Dave
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Bernard did it again.
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