1968 Vietnam Era Camillus Pilots Survival Knife

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1968 Vietnam Era Camillus Pilots Survival Knife:
$75.00

Pre-ownedCamillus, NY 1968 Air Force Survival Knife. This was the classic knife carriedin Vietnam and popular for many years.

USAF Pilot\'sSurvivalKnife
OverallLength: 9-1/2\" (24.1cm)
Blade:5\" (12.7cm)
Highcarbon 1095 steel blade
Parkerizedphosphate anti-corrosion coating
Weight:1.4 lbs
Sawback edge
Hardenedhexagonal steel butt for hammering
Steelguard pierced with 2 holes for lacing on shaft to make a spear
Built-upleather washer handle
Leathersheath with protected metal tip
Rivetedfor strength
Carborundumstone in snap closing pocket
Legtie cord.
Madeby Camillus Cutlery.

This Camillus is imprinted1968, Camillus, NY. It is missing the Carborundum stone and the snap is broken.The sheath shows 8/87 so it must be a replacement as it is from Ontario Knives(see photo). The blade, serrations, and handle are all in good condition, niceand tight. The blade is sharp and has some patina but is not rusted. The pommeland guard have patina as well as signs of rust years ago. The leather handle isin good shape, not overly worn and good and tight, This is perfect for aVietnam Vet that probably carried a 1968 Camillus.