{"product_id":"original-u-s-korean-war-mint-pilot-s-survival-knife-by-imperial-with-leather-sheath","title":"Original U.S. Korean War Mint Pilot’s Survival Knife by Imperial with Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good original U.S. \u003cstrong\u003eearly Cold War Pilot’s Survival Knife,\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to the Korean War period and attributed to the\u003cstrong\u003e Imperial Knife Company\u003c\/strong\u003e based on its construction and spacer configuration. The knife retains its original leather sheath and shows substantial service wear, giving it the appearance of a genuinely used piece rather than an unissued example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife retains little of the finish on the 5” blade, with a few minor nicks along the edge. The stacked leather grip shows cracking and wear to both sides with one large area of cracking as shown. The original leather sheath is in fair supple condition with the securing strap intact and functional, but there is heavy crazing across its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003e5-inch blade, stacked leather grip with hard end spacers, likely Imperial manufacture, original leather sheath, extensive blade finish loss, edge nicks, and heavily service-worn grip and scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this a strong representative example of the first standardized U.S. military Pilot’s Survival Knife. Its honest wear and complete sheath give it particular value as an early Cold War aircrew survival artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 5” \u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 9 5\/8“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard: 10⅜” with belt loop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46254139179077,"sku":"ONJROCPC019","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/4B198837-F365-46DD-88E7-6E700318EF6F.jpg?v=1793646221","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-korean-war-mint-pilot-s-survival-knife-by-imperial-with-leather-sheath","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}