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flynbulldog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:10 pm I'm not so sure these are specific to pilots or United or and whatever "GR Mich" means. My grandfather was in the Navy and he was issued the same knife.
I now have it in my collection (sorry no extra parts) Personally, I wouldn't call it a Jack either since that usually implies 2 blades on the same end.
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Yeah, mine is from Colonial too. That makes sense, The Gov't usually had multiple companies supply military issue arms and knives. Even the USN Mark V dive helmet saw at least five different companies making the same pattern.
Ya I was happy about the saw. Had been looking for an affordable one for some time. Thank you for the info.eveled wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:12 pm Well the good news is you have a good saw. Those are usually broken.
I’d look for a donor with a broken saw. Finding one with good scales might be a challenge. Most seem to have shrunk.
The pouches are scarce. Most of the pouches Ive seen have a hole for a bail. So they’re incorrect for your knife.
These knives were being sold long after the war ended.
Thank you1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:22 pm As mentioned, usually those saw blades snap off at some length. Nice find!
That is great to have one, especially in that condition, from your grandfather.flynbulldog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:10 pm I'm not so sure these are specific to pilots or United or and whatever "GR Mich" means. My grandfather was in the Navy and he was issued the same knife.
I now have it in my collection (sorry no extra parts) Personally, I wouldn't call it a Jack either since that usually implies 2 blades on the same end.
DSC_3723 small.jpg
I have seen Clonial, United, and possibly another I read about that was a no name (literally no name on the knife) sold to the public after the war. The no name I saw on eBay and was a very bright polished or nickel plated, not like the military issue-but again this was on eBay.
Thanks for this info1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:33 pm United Machine Tool Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, according to B.Levine., 4th Edition.
Thank you sirScoutKnives wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:19 am Maybe a good parts knife ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/295916823183?h ... R9D7ta7MYg
I have looked there. Very possible that I overlooked something though, I’ll never claim to be the sharpest knife in the drawer. Thank youkennedy knives wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:59 am I guess no one looks on AAPK for Knives. Try the Colonial Section