age of marlin spike Camillus

[terryl308]

Any idea of the age of this Camillus marlin spike knife? Goin's doesn't mention the "Camillus Stainless U.S.A. marking. I have owned it for 13 years and it was used then. Also has a "whale " of a spring! thanks, terry

[carrmillus]

...I've never seen that stamp, either!!..maybe jerryd can tell us????............. ................

[Vit_213]

This is a typical Camillus tang stamp for stainless steel knives from the 60's to the 80's.
The model #697 Marlin Spike knife is the #5734 pattern and was made for the U.S. Military for the first time in the 1962. Camillus was the primary manufacturer of the Marlin Spike knife and manufactured this pattern for Case, Kabar, Utica and Buck.

[carrmillus]

............thanks, vit!!!............ ................

[HiPower]

have that same knife on my desk. very robust construction with a neat bail blade unlocker. HiPower

[Vit_213]

Another Marlin Spike knife - model #695