USMC KA-BAR knife. Is this military issue?
I used to have one just like it, only without the USMC stamp. So if it is military issue, they also sell them commercial.
Yep, that's definitely the one.
Yep, that's definitely the one.
That's a nice MC1 Camillus, That's a hard earned knife to get..
Here's the Gerber my dad gave me before I went overseas.
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I had one of the original Gerber Mark II's, gave it to a college friend when he enlisted in the Army in the fall of 1979 and was headed for Ranger training.
I had one of the original Gerber Mark II's, gave it to a college friend when he enlisted in the Army in the fall of 1979 and was headed for Ranger training.
Mine was bought in the summer of 1977..
My fathers has a gray handle that was bought in 67 or 68? He doesn't remember exactly.
My dad gave his to my son.
That is awesome of you. I hope he fared well.
Bought mine in the summer of 77, from a fellow who bought it in 67, carried it in service in Vietnam.
I figured, with its history, it would serve Rick better than me.
He was in the Army 20 years, spent most of the times in the Rangers or Special Forces.
About a 5th of my collection of edged tools.
I've participated in historical recreation of many eras, and different personas, so I've accumulated axes, knives, swords, spears, maces and hammers, as well as armor.
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That's awesome, One Conservation Club I belong to has a muzzle loader match each month in warm weather, they also do a knife and a hatchet throw..
That would have been a gray handle back then, like my father's.. my son tells me all the vintage MK11's are desirable by the collectors.. I hope your gift served him well, and he is doing well, mine did me.
My son reports to MCRD Parris Island this coming March, when he graduates I will give him one of the new ones in black stainless..