Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War
Lot 1357:
Sold for: $70
Description
An Ontario Pilot Survival Knife, Model 5-01, with its accompanying military-style sheath and a sharpening stone. The knife features a dark gray/black clip-point blade with a partially serrated spine. It has a dark green metal crossguard and a segmented, dark green handle, possibly stacked leather or a composite material, terminating in a hexagonal pommel. The pommel is clearly marked “ONTARIO 5-01” vertically. The sheath is constructed from a combination of dark green rigid material, possibly plastic or painted metal, and webbing or leather components for a belt loop and a snap-button retention strap. It includes a pouch holding a rectangular gray sharpening stone.
Condition report:
All components show considerable signs of use, wear, scratches, and finish loss. The blade exhibits surface wear, scuffs, and finish degradation. The handle shows scuffs, nicks, and areas of paint/material loss. The crossguard and pommel also show finish wear. The sheath has scuffs, scratches, and wear to the finish and material, consistent with field use. The snap-button functions. The sharpening stone is present and shows signs of use.
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