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ARTIFACT:
This is an unissued World War II United States Navy Mark II (MKII) fighting utility knife by Camillus Cutlery Company. Camillus of New York, one of the oldest manufacturers of knives in the United States, operated from 1876 until folding in 2007, and was relaunched in 2009. Camillus developed the Mark II and made more of them for the United States military than any other knife manufacturer.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Overall (sheathed): approximately 13-3/8" in length and 2-3/8" in width; knife only: approximately 12" in length and 2-3/8" in width; blade only: approximately 7" in length and 1-3/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel, wood, woven cotton, cast resin, brass, tape.
ATTACHMENT:
Snap on sheath strap, small hole at bottom of sheath.
MARKINGS:
MARK II CAMILLUS N.Y.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KEZAR VAJX01 LBDEX4/12 SAHJX3/14
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The knife is in very good condition with small spots of minor wear and tarnish; sheath has been taped at the top.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
