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Mil-k knife question
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:08 pm
by CarMan
I’m new to these knives and I’m just wondering if anyone else has seen one of these first models, using this blade configuration, that doesn’t have a manufacturer on the bail? I’m wondering if Kingston or Stevenson might have been worn off. Thanks for any & all help.
Re: Mil-k knife question
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:16 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
CarMan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:08 pm
I’m.....
Maybe you can find your answer here:
viewtopic.php?t=67970
Re: Mil-k knife question
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:20 pm
by eveled
The Stevenson knives were stamped deeply on their bails. It is possible an umarked bail slipped through, also the Stevenson knives were stamped US over the dimpling.
I’ve seen ones like yours before pretty sure it is a Kingston. I think they were marked with a blade etch.
Re: Mil-k knife question
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:23 pm
by CarMan
Thank you for the link, very helpful.
Re: Mil-k knife question
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:26 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
CarMan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:23 pm
Thank.....
You're welcome.

Re: Mil-k knife question
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:39 am
by Gunsil
I have several USMC marked handles with well marked Kingston on the bail. I think the OP knife is a civilian model.
Re: Mil-k knife question
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:09 am
by CarMan
Gunsil wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:39 am
I have several USMC marked handles with well marked Kingston on the bail. I think the OP knife is a civilian model.
I didn’t even think of that. This is just a knife that I saw & thought it was odd not having a name on it.
Re: Mil-k knife question
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:16 pm
by eveled
Its a nice early knife.