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I picked this up over the weekend, any thoughts on the age?

I'm unsure of the age---the four line tang stamp is a hint for the more knowledgeable. I like the bone, the blade looks to me like it's been modified from a spear to a "sorta" clip. Cool enough knife if ya didn't empty your pockets to get it.

SteelMyHeart85420 wrote:I'm unsure of the age---the four line tang stamp is a hint for the more knowledgeable. I like the bone, the blade looks to me like it's been modified from a spear to a "sorta" clip. Cool enough knife if ya didn't empty your pockets to get it.

Thanks! I figured the tip wasn't quiet right!
I did get it at a decent price though!

The knife is a Army Engineers and Marine Corps Utility Knife, Specification 17-170 (Camillus 14L55) made circa 1942-43.
The tip has been modified from the standard spear point.

bayonetman wrote:The knife is a Army Engineers and Marine Corps Utility Knife, Specification 17-170 (Camillus 14L55) made circa 1942-43.
The tip has been modified from the standard spear point.

Thanks!! I know nothing about Camillus but I
Thought its was pretty old and for the price
I had to pick it up!

.......the bone alone is worth whatever you paid, and the modified blade I kinda like too!!!!............. .........

carrmillus wrote:.......the bone alone is worth whatever you paid, and the modified blade I kinda like too!!!!............. .........

Thanks!! Yea for what ever reason they worked the blade it's still full length just the top side had been modified!!