Lot 458:
Vietnam Era Camillus US Military Jet Pilot Survival Knife and Leather Sheath
Sold for: $200
Description
Vietnam-era U.S. Military Jet Pilot Survival Knife manufactured by Camillus Cutlery Company. This survival tool features a 5-inch carbon steel clip-point blade with a dark gray Parkerized finish and a saw-tooth edge along the spine intended for cutting through aircraft fuselage skin. The ricasso is stamped CAMILLUS New York U.S.A. in three lines. The handle is constructed of stacked and grooved leather washers. The knife is equipped with a steel crossguard containing two lashing holes and a heavy hexagonal steel pommel designed for hammering. The original brown leather sheath features a metal reinforcement plate at the tip, a wire belt hook, and a small front pocket with a snap closure. The pocket contains a rectangular grey sharpening stone.
Blade Length: 5 inches
Total Length: 9.5 inches.
Condition report:
Good vintage condition. The blade exhibits visible sharpening marks along the edge and scattered scratches to the Parkerized finish from field use. The leather handle shows compression and darkening consistent with age. The leather sheath remains supple with surface scuffing and minor wear to the edges. Light surface oxidation is present on the steel pommel and some metal rivets on the sheath. The sharpening stone is intact and appears original to the set.
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