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03-01-2024 07:10 PM
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you're not going to believe this i just bookmarked one on FB market , same one 1960
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I think mine are all gone. I carried a Swiss knife for years instead and then the Gerber tool when originally issued.
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I have Swiss knives I carry. Usually the mini ones but I have several of the larger pocket knives. I just wanted one of these for the US aspect of it. The Swiss knives are superior in quality.
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I have a 1958 marked one. Were they all made by Camillus?
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Originally Posted by
Sapper740
I have a 1958 marked one. Were they all made by Camillus?
there is a company that makes knockoffs , at least i think its a knock off , it was on FB market as well , the other was a Camillus 1960
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Marbles once held military contracts, but these appear to be modern reproductions made for the civilian market. Look to be in the $20 range. I don't know if Camillus is the only manufacturer of Military issue knives. Good question.
Looks like China is making these, BEWARE.
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You can find many different manufacturers, Marbles, Case, Camillus, Imperial...called the model 1961. Stainless was military requirement and started in 1961. There were civilian models that weren't stainless... Look up the "Model 1961 soldier knife" and have a look.
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here is the one im looking at for $50 on FB market locally , says 1960
i have a Camillus Marlin Spike knife they issued me when i was in the Navy , i was on the Alabama a Trident , came to the boat as a non rate so assigned to deck div they, gave us the knife,managed to hold onto it all those years , 1985
Last edited by micmacman; 03-02-2024 at 12:18 PM.
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Originally Posted by
micmacman
says 1960
I'm not sure 1961 refers to a year, I think it's just a model number. I don't collect these at all, too much other stuff on the go.
Originally Posted by
micmacman
i was on the Alabama a Trident
"Roll tide!"
I was issued a huge clasp knife originally too.
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