{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-early-6-blade-air-force-survival-knife-by-camillus-with-scabbard-whetstone","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Early 6\" Blade \"Jet Pilot\" Air Force Survival Knife by Camillus with Scabbard \u0026 Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Vietnam War Era U.S. Air Force Jet Pilot's Survival knife by Camillus, with a rare early issue 6\" blade. It comes complete with it's original leather scabbard, which still has what we believe to be the original whetstone in the front pouch. The knife was originally designed in 1957 as a joint issue between the Navy Weapons Bureau and the Marbles Arms Company. As originally designed it had a 6”, saw back blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, the knife was modified by reducing the blade to 5” in length. The post-1962 knives were produced by the Camillus Cutlery Company and Milpar during the Vietnam Era. These knives were initially issued to Naval Air Crews but saw service with airmen in all branches of US military service. The knife was issued with a leather scabbard that had a pouch on the front for a sharpening stone. The Pilot Survival Knives were favored by Special Forces and other Special Operations Personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is in very good condition, with light wear from the scabbard, use, and sharpening. It still has much of the original finish, and the blade still has the original profile on the edge, which is still quite sharp. The stacked leather grip is in very good shape, and the \"nut\" pommel just has a bit of light oxidation and finish loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is also in quite good condition, with light wear commensurate with age and service. There is definitely some deterioration around the edges and some cracking on the securing strap. Tt still has the original whetstone with a functional pouch, and securing strap is fully functional. The only issue is that leg tie down is completely missing, including the leather tab at the bottom of the scabbard that it would thread through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of the rare 6\" blade Vietnam War Pilot's Survival knife, complete with scabbard and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 6”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style: Clip-point \"Bowie\" with Sawback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 10 1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossguard: 2 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 6 1\/2 + Belt Frog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40540697591877,"sku":"ONJR23SS071","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR23SS071__02.jpg?v=1679109015","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-early-6-blade-air-force-survival-knife-by-camillus-with-scabbard-whetstone","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}