View on eBay. I'm going from memory here, but I'm pretty sure the Camillus military issue MK2 markings go as follows: WW2: USMC or USN and Camillus, NYeither tang stamped or guard stamped, 1962 - 1974: US over Camillus, NY on the tang only, 1974 - 1989: US over Camillus on the tang only, If I'm wrong I'm sure Gary will set me straight. The next three all have the later (oxblood) finish. $37. WWII WW2 USMC CAMILLUS GUARD MKD. The edge (including the upper false edge) has been re-sharpened; it is RAZOR-sharp to the point one can shave with it. Shop Jarosz Knives. 3 3/4 inches . Model number 5686. Unbelievable piece. companies to design the Para knife. SKIP. Visit our website for new treasures daily. This is a USA Camillus #8 Sword Brand Deluxe. $10.55 shipping. These changes would eventually result in durability problems for the Raider stiletto. $17.05 shipping. That doesn't make it right, it just makes it how they were found from poor J5 Forest King etched with prototype J-5 on the blade. originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original Skipping ahead, the company went bankrupt in 2007 and then re-launched itself in 2009 featuring modern knives with titanium carbonitride coated blades. 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design hunting knife. $169.00. Dismiss, WW2 era American large "theater" fighting knife, 7.75" dagger blade; original hand-made leather scabbard, WW2 era American "theater" fighter made from 225Q Cattaraugus Quartermaster knife; original leather scabbard. We hope this will continue to have exactly the firearm you are expecting delivered to you. However, I cannot tell from the photographs presented whether the leather handle is 'oxblood' colored or black nor can I tell whether the leather of the scabbard is black or a really dark brown or a lighter brown/tan that is heavily soiled through use and age. $109.95. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. Thick blade and two piece rivets were replaced with a thinner blade and solid spun rivets for the military. It still takes a little magic to get your refurbished handle to look like . 5,252. Return Period. Made in USA. Was under a glass display counter. - We will charge the credit card on file for each buyers purchases on MONDAY, March 20th at 5pm CST (UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED) . IMPORTANT - - - IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CREDIT CARD ON FILE WITH PROXIBID CHARGED, YOU MUST EMAIL US BEFORE MONDAY, MARCH 20th AT 5:00pm CST The knife has a steel blade and the handle is made from stacked leather washers with 8 grooves. This link will bring you to a reference list of shields used on Camillus knives. factory collection. USMC Raider reproduction with fine pewter handle. This is a mint condition, unissued example of the very desirable World War II issue 1219C2 Combat Knife better known simply as the USN Mark 2 utility knife. Camillus produced the USMC Raider's Stiletto in 1942 and a total of 14,370 knives were made. Item # 29245. . This holding period starts when the buyer has filled out a 4473 Transfer Form, (at our office) and their background check has been ran. 2739 Items For Sale; 36759 Items Archived; 147664 Item Photos; Follow Us on Social Media! The WW II era knife has a long sweeping false edge while the current MK2 on the other. This link will bring you to AAPK's Camillus Collector specific discussion forum. . Accepted Payments: Money Orders, & PayPal. Sactroop, I for one can not see the photos.could you try again? 5684: This is the WW II USMC blade marked knife in the This was later changed to hilt stamps in 1944. We urge you to upload additional pictures to this gallery if you have some! CAMILLUS KNIVES 19288 Tactical - 2 Blade Set : Paracord NEW / OPEN BOX Stock . $59.95. This is a Knife, Combat, Sheathed Specification MIL-K-20277 as manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company between 1962 when they began supplying them on contract to the military until February 1974 when the N.Y. was dropped from the marking line. Joined Nov 11, 2011 Messages 1,398. Add to Favorites Vintage Camillus Pocket Knife . Either way, it is a very nice example that has that "been there and done that" look. This is a Camillus made Western Brand Texas Ranger Commemorative stockman. Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Check, Money Order, Wire Transfer, and Cash. $395.00 $355.00. Ka Bar 1209 Fighting Knife with Sheath in Original Box Vietnam Era. Browning (Fixed) Buck (Fixed Blade) Camillus (Fixed) Case Knives (Fixed) Chris Reeve . A kukri knife is similar to a machete, but with an inwardly curved blade. Vintage Italian Button Open Button . SEE PICS STA-SHARP Mother of Pearl Lobster Knife measures 2 3/4" closed. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. To be perfectly honest, I'd just follow ebay listings and see what ones in like condition bring. About 50% of the original blade finish remains, and there are no major chips or dings on the edge. S-6708 RW marked Guardless fish knife stamped Krome Plate, 1200 dozen made in quick. TANG STAMPS: USN MARK 2 CAMILLUS NY, NORD 6581 BMCO 7 . The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. Camillus was one of the oldest knife making companies in the United States during World War II, and was . Best Under $100: Gerber StrongArm and LMF II. For Sale By: Kennedy Knives . 5 out of 5 stars (660) $ 33.99. $195.00. markings on the knives or the special way the knife was built. Camillus Cutlery Co. was started by Adolf Kastor, who began in the knife business by importing German cutlery to the United States. $180.00. The Classic Lock Back Folding Knife #19480. Shameful right after the factory closes what comes out. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. Jesse, oldpocketknives.com, Oldpocketknives.com on sale MSRP: $37.95. rivets, Kent Sportsman with etching and stagged bone and large Free Domestic Shipping. No chips or cracks in handle. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. 539. I personally looked into every draw and found these The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. $69.95. You will find pictures, dates of use, & short descriptions of most. Camillus Arvo 7.5" Assisted Open Knife #19479. Get a heads up on all of our Sales, Promotions, and news updates (about 1 email per month). :crying: That Utica on the left is nice! the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. Knife. One report may be all you need. Top quality knives with a Lifetime Warranty. generate quite a few questions so we hope this is a help to a few folks. If the Marines had a Para knife Your Cart -$ 0.00; . I would not be surprised if they were going for double that or more now. Sheath and handle is black. VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. Free shipping on many items . It is a general issue item to all services, although most well known in the Marines. OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS - auction@willsullivanauction.com, By clicking the Confirm Bid button, you are agreeing They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. This is the #3 knife Camillus submitted for the test. For Sale By: Nildraga. $25.00. knives under boxes and paperwork. His knives and tomahawks have since been the stuff of combat lore, being used by our nation's most elite warriors . and the empty draws. Opens in a new window or tab. One is the "Shark.". LOT VINTAGE KNIVES ANTIQUE KNIFE WW2 BONE EASY OPENER 4LINE CAMILLUS IMPERIAL NR. Summary Vehicle History Report below provided by AutoCheck. Pictures are part of "Vintage" Camillus New York USA 2-Blade Electricians Lock Blade Pocket Knife Camillus Father & Son Set of Trappers Etched on Large Trapper Ole Buck & Etched on Mini Trapper Young Buck Made in New York , USA No Boxes , Never Carried or A large, mint, Camillus NY USA folder with a saw blade. Box 138 The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. I thought that the "U.S." and USN-marked knives were issued to sailors and the "U.S." and USMC-marked knives were issued to Marines and that non USN or USMC marked ones (those with 'oxblood' colored handles) were issued to WWII Army infantrymen, etc. - There is a $15 Per Gun Paperwork Fee. The design was not adopted. It may have been manufactured before 1962 or between 1962 and 1974 as suggested by Gary. These sheaths are in a very different style from the originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original knife. WW2 Camillus Pilot Knife fighting knife with interesting "theater-dressed" handle, No. January 11, 2011 in EDGED WEAPONS. KA-BAR Camp Turok. ad vertisement by TrueDuckEmporium. Best Clip Point: SOG SEAL Team Elite. During their history, Camillus made knives for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co, Simmons Hardware and others. It doesn't get any better then this S-449 A and S-449B Prototype Hunting Knives with different Location: NC. - OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS - auction@willsullivanauction.com 3-Blade Sears anniversary Large Trapper , Unused . contracts. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Being both a Moderator and "The Man" when it comes to edged weapons, perhaps Gary will make a sticky out of this post of yours, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. View on eBay. Jun 11, 2006. silver. After working with knife manufacturers, the United States Marine Corps adopted the 1219C2 design developed by Camillus Cutlery Company (of Camillus, New York, United States). Camillus Chonk 6.75" Pocket Knife #19602. current model. Sale! After the Pacific War had began, the United States Army and the United states Marine Corps were both still using the same fighting knives as they had in WWI; both branches viewed this as an inadequacy. J-7 marked Kent with Sportsman etching and stagged ), You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. DOUBLE FULLER, WWII USMC USN Mark 2 Fighting Knife - Guard Marked: Camillus w/Leather Scabbard, KABAR Camillus NY USMC Fighting Knife WW2 MK2 MK II WWII Pinned Military, VTG Camillus US Marine Corps USMC Knife Fighting Survival MODEL 5685B NM EXC, WWII U.S. Camillus NY U.S.M.C. This is a very good example of a WWII M3 U.S. fighting knife, made by the well known maker Camillus Cutlery of Camillus, N.Y.. With the markings on the crossguard, this is the third and final pattern manufactured in the war. Everyone I see has generally seen hard use and abuse. This was one they wanted to make but never did. I've been told that the leather was treated with an advanced fungicide to resist jungle rot. Knife is in very good, unused condition. St Louis with Indian Trail grooved bone and large rivets. Shop Here! Have to work late today and tomorrow so it may be Friday or Saturday before I am able to add them. The scabbard is theearly MK1 version, very similar in construction to the M8 scabbard for the M3 fighting knife, with athermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric body, metal throat, and canvas frog and securing strap. I believe the Uticas are the only ones made in the second production period of Mk2s (starting in 1960) that still had curved guards. Based on the markings and photographs, I would agree with Gary's assessment as to the production timeframe. Carried in Vietnam we doubt it. Camillus was a major supplier of pocket knives and straight knives to the allied war effort during WWII, producing TL-29 electricians knives, engineers knives and Mark 2 fighting knives as well. . Camillus made almost 700,000 MK2's during WW2 while KA-BAR made 110,000. No collection of World War II US military knives is complete without a Mark 1, and this is the perfect opportunity to acquire one with a great patina of age. This prototype is date 5/13/1954. These items Mr. Christakos last resting place is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA. Leather washers handle with a heavy round pommel and slightly curved guard; all parts are perfectly tight with no play. Camillus made knives of this pattern in WW2 and again after 1962. 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FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S FOR THIS ITEM! Note the scabbards with and without sheet metal tip protectors. the markings are all the same and in the same place as the originals. In the past M3 knives were extremely hard to come by, prior to the release of thousands of them in the 1990's. These knives are very well marked and exhibit variations that all collectors adore. Hello I need help to identify this Camillus fighting knife. All steel is blued with majority remaining. #4. Here are some ways to identify a fake Camillus knife: The tang stamps are all over the place; There is a mix of lower and uppercase letters; The font is a bit off; Short and curved false edge (as opposed to the long sweeping false edge of the WWII knife) Scabbards are marked with Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Above we feature the Camillus USMC reproduction. We hope to raise awareness and understanding for the collector community, as well as encourage new collectors to join the hobby. At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for Combat Knives and Military Fighting Knives in 2022. forces. Posted January 11, 2011. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives) View all items for sale by Sanders Knives. This attractive WW2 Ka-Bar USN MK2 fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original as is condition; these are the actual photos. This is an early Marbles design with a The original leather scabbard is also in great condition with only minor aging and use wear. hunting knives from parts on hand. Camillus Manufactures a Quality Hunting Knife, Folding Knife & Fixed Blade Knife with a Lifetime Warranty. Kent Sportsman's knife with stagged Rosewood grips and Camillus M3 Fighting Knife. #4. Run as many reports as you like for 21 days, WWII USN MK2 Camillus Fighting Knife W/ Scabbard, Important Information Regarding Your Maximum Bid. By . For Sale By: Nildraga. We offer a 7 day inspection period and hassle free returns to ensure every customer is happy with whatever they buy from us. Ad vertisement from shop TrueDuckEmporium. $15.05 shipping. VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. $60 for the first gun purchased, then $10 for each additional gun, regardless if you purchase a long gun or handgun. This lightly used scout/utility knife has some beautiful rich blonde Rogers Bone handles. IDs to JAMES CHRISTAKOS; WW2 US Navy Petty Officer Fireman 1st Class. 98% parkerized, excellent grips, Camillus US M3 Stacked Leather Trench Knife w/Leather Sheath- Blade Marked - Very Nice Unused Condition - 11 5/8 inches overall. We believe we sell living history, and honor the veterans who fought and died for our freedoms. The new knife was manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company M3 fighting knife units issued. (The card on file will be used unless otherwise instructed) . . WW2 USMC Kabar fighting knife w/leather sheath. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly.