Usn mk1 knife value book

This knife is designed for cutting rope and does it very well. Another classic knife from kabar, the usn mk1 knife was used in ww2 and. They were simply designed as the replacement for the time tested usn mkii kabar as the general purpose fightingutility knife. Where we cover army, navy, army air force, usmc and other organizations. History of mark 1 navy knife, part 1 of 3 colonial. Vintage navy kabar fighting knife guard stamped usn mk2 wsheath. Wwii us navy usn mark mk 1 fighting knife rh pal 35 w. Us navy pal mark i fighting knife a fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat.

Question about military knife,usn mark 1 the ebay community. I was told this is supposed to be on every writers web page so i had to make one. In the interim i am curious about a knife i purchased. If marked, the knives had usmc or usn mk2 or mark 2. I did an article on his items for knife world a few years back with some input from family members. History of mark 1 navy knife, part 1 of 3 dec 12, 2016 the specification for the mark 1 was very similar to the traditional hunting knife with 5. Us navy mark 1 combat knife rh pal 35, manufacture. Kabar usn mark 1 knife brown handle 2225 soldier of fortune. Hello, guys, im normally over on the firearms boards, but ive got a couple questions about a pair of knives i own. The knifecenter offers the best kabar knives for sale. Camillus original ww ii us edged weapons for sale ebay. The mark i knives were navy issue throughout ww2 and remained in inventory through the vietnam war. Wwii us navy usn mark mk 1 fighting knife rh pal 35 wusn.

Aluminum was in short supply at times so some butcaps were made of aluminum and some of hardwood. The bmvp fiberglass sheaths are all marked usn mk2 the only reason the fiberglass sheaths have a mk1 or mk2 on them is because the navy had the 2 models of knives. We went out to his car and he took out this nice ka bar u. Wwll us navy fighting knife, blued blade, overall nice condition 262822339559. In this video we compare new knives from ka bar and colonial to ww2 era knives. Hello, i have this military knife with a hard sheath. The mark i knives were navy issue throughout ww2 and remained in. It is configured identically to the one in the 2nd picture of the link below and is also a camillus. My dad, a former b17 ball turret gunner seriously wounded from a 20 mm cannon shell from a f190 while on a mission over ludwigshaven, germany bombing a chemical factory in 1943, passed away last week at the age of 89. The handle and blade are always proportioned well and the whole knife just has an aesthetic quality to it. Wwii us navy usn mark mk 1 fighting knife rh pal 35 withusn. Wwii rcc robeson cutlery co usn mk 2 fighting knife with rare sheath.

Since i had them out thought i might as well post a pic of the mk ii my dad commandeered while he was service to. There seem to be a lot of issued knives from various sources since then. If youre going to buy one good outdoors knife, and need to limit the number of digits ahead of the decimal at two, then the mk1 should make the list of considerations. I have used it as an outdoor knife and has served well there too. Hey, gunsil, like i said, im not the sharpest knife in the drawer. The sheath is nice, but the usn is smaller than on the original. A remake of the world famous mark i usn knife, this updated version features epoxy powder coated blades for. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with naval aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. Serving collectors for over 20 years with quality, original merchandise from the american revolution to world war ii. For those of you who are curious about frank trzaska here is the page to read.

The leather sheaths have all been unmarked or stamped with a simple usn. The navy mk1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. The butt of the knife is marked bill tate usn uss munda 104. Lets take a look at the mk 1, mark 1 usn utilitydeckcombat knife. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Armynavysales has usn seals combat knifes like this ontario usn navy seals knife. This sturdy blade features a single cross guard with a handle composed of black and red leather washers and a worn oxidized aluminum pommel. This would make a great accessory to add to your wwii collection. Wwii era usn mark 2 fighting knife blade marked camillus wusn mk2 scabbard original wwii camillus ny usmc fighting knife trench art handle great knife. Dec 24, 2011 i have a usn mk 2 knife and sheath its been in family at least 50 years would like to know history and value sheath is marked nord8114 bm co 15 vp any info would be appreciated also have bayonet in sheath. Us navy mark 1 utility knife by nathan smith issuu. Ww2 pal rh 37 us navy usn mk2 fighting knife theater made vintage original.

I have a robesonshuredge usn mk2 that looks just like th ops, only missing the leather disks, sitting in a box on a shelf in the shop waiting for rehab, as well as other kabars and a bunch of westerns. Jul 21, 2012 mk1,pal knife,makers differed in how the guard was made. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I found a lot on line about the bayo but could not find much regarding the scabbard. Can someone tell me more about this knife such as its age, etc. Navy from 1942 to the present day,this would be the belt knife to have and keep handy. To be quite candid it is harder to write this then most of the articles i have written. A united states navy military fixed blade knife model mk1 with sheath. Kabar knives manufactures the worldfamous kabar usmc fightingutility knives, along with many other fine knives for outdoorsmen, hunters, fishermen and knife collectors.

I recently told a friend of mine that i could id a knife for him. Wwii us navy usn mark mk 1 fighting knife rh pal 35. The sheath and the knife both have lots of marks including usn mark 1 on both. The knife has a aluminum pommel with a parkerized blade. Original wwii robeson no 20 usn mk1 mark 1 blued blade knife. Does anyone know anything about this model of knife, and maybe you could tell me what you. Navy mk 2 fighting knife by camillus and leather scabbard.

Being a us navy veteran and having a usn wwii veteran dad, i think id go for the leather handle with leather sheath version. Ontario usn navy seals knife armynavysales army navy sales. Active during ww ii cornelison was an alabama maker who had some products in coles book. Schrade walden h15 knife with wwii usn mk1 scabbard nord 4723 b. This exact knife is pictured on page 173 of mike silveys wwii book wwii knuckle knife. Nearly all of them were marked usn on the blade and mk1, with the manufacturers name on the other side. Navy became disenchanted with blade failures on the usn mark 1 utility knife, the latter service adopted the. Solid steel butt cap, nonslip grip, serrated back and double edge point. Mk 1 grey plastic wwii kabar usn mk2 fighting knife complete nos 100% original text book authentic wwii usn navy mark 1 colonial fighting deck fixed blade military. I trying to find out about a bayonet and scabbard that i purchased. Plastic sheath has drain hole, pistol belt hangerbelt loop and leg tie. Navy 19651971 serving aboard two ships,we carried case two blade folding knives and it would have been great to be issued the kabar mk1.

Where we cover army, navy, army air force, usmc and other. I guess im just easily entertained and like a challenge. The item wwii us navy usn mark mk 1 fighting knife rh pal 35 withusn mk1 scabbard is in sale since monday, january 15, 2018. Ii, but would not use them, unless they were already beat up. Unfollow usn mark 2 knife camillus to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility or tool use. If you have an interest is seeing other fighting knives, you can do so by going to our military fighting knives price guide identification guide. Wwii era original us navy usn mark 1 fighting knife rh pal 35 wusn mk 1 scabbard nice condition up for auction is a wwii era original us navy usn mark 1 fighting knife wusn mk 1 scabbard. Although i love the full size, it is a bit to large to carry around. The mark 1 deck knife by colonial is unique in that it has a black, polymer handle trademarked as tenite. One of my favorite knives,i have 2,did have 4,gave 2 awayall were ww2 stock from the navy and were new. This another wwii utility knife issued by the navy. Dec 23, 2015 lets take a look at the mk 1, mark 1 usn utilitydeckcombat knife. Navy decided that a standard knife should be given to each sailor.

These modern version has all the features and looks of the 1940s vintage version. Mint us military ww2 usn kbar mk2 fighting knife and sheath. New listing rare vintage robeson shuredge wwii military fighting knife. Remington pal us navyww2mark 1 knifeusedworiginal sheathusn mk1. The blade is marked to the obverse usn mark 1 and to the reverse rh pal 35 made in usa. M3 trench knife the fighting knife antique outings.

Mk1,pal knife,makers differed in how the guard was made. Ive sent the details of this posting to tom williams camco but id like to hear your ideas and opinions as well, please. Ww ii usn mark 1 military knife pal rh 35 wmk1 nord 8114 sheath b. This is an original ww2 era usn mark 1 utility fighting knife see page 75 of the book u. He said that his uncle was in the us navy in wwii, and was a prisoner of war for two years, that they broke both his legs, but he survived and made it back home, after the war. Original usn mk 2 mk2 sheath scabbard wwii 1945 nord4723 bm co. In 1943 many soldiers got a brand new shinny present called the m3 fighting knife or as it was commonly called the m3 trench knife the original purpose of the m3 trench knife was to equip soldiers with a close combat weapon who were not equipped with a bayonet. Does anyone know anything about this model of knife, and maybe you could tell me what you know, or direct me to a link that can tell me information.

I have a full size 1211 kabar and now i own the kabar mark 1 usn. Mar 02, 2002 i recently told a friend of mine that i could id a knife for him. Anyone tried the kabar mark i knife bushcraft usa forums. Antiquevtg usn mk1 pal rh35 remington military fighting combat knife n. Mark 1 navy knife by colonial knife united states navy mark 1 the mark 1 deck knife by colonial is unique in that it has a black. Nov 15, 2012 they were simply designed as the replacement for the time tested usn mkii kabar as the general purpose fightingutility knife. He laoned me the knife and it says it is a robeson shuredge usn mk2. All 4 were different to a degree,even the 2 kabar i kept different in some details. Ww ii usn mark 1 military knife pal rh 35 w mk1 nord 8114 sheath b. The other in smaller letters is marked usn over mark 1. I ordered the kabar mk1 a reproduction of the world war two issue u. It is a handsome, hefty knife, mirror finished blade and a nickel silver guard. The handle is aluminum with checkered grips and is cast to the blade. New to the site and excited that i found the forum.

I am interested in finding and purchasing a wwii original kabar fighting knife and really do not know how to identify one. Make offer ww ii usn mark 1 military knife pal rh 35 w. I have two usn mk 1 knivesthe photos arent too good but one knife is marked usn on the left side of the blade. On the right side of the blades the one with usn is marked mark 1 over pal and the one with. History of mark 1 navy knife, part 1 of 3 colonial outdoor gear. A buddy at work has a camillus usn mark 1 with the black plastic pommel that im looking at.

In the early days, sailors would carry sheathed knives that they brought from home. Wwii us camillus mk 2 fighting knife a fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. The bayo is a 1905 made by ol in 1943 and has a 16 inch blade and appears to be in very good cond. This is a discussion on camillus mk ii within the edged weapons forums, part of the gun forum category. Make offer ww2 pal rh 37 us navy usn mk2 fighting knife theater made vintage original.