I was given one of these in Tikrit Iraq, back in 2004. I just now learned the importance of the gesture from the stranger,/ military man who handed 3 to my platoon sergeant. Glad I was given one., glad u informed us of this history.
Great advice...”Have fun, collect what you like, and don’t do anything stupid.” Love your collection. I have always liked the Pilot Survival Knife. I have purchased dozens of them over the last 50 years or so. I have three in my collection right now. Just gave two away for Christmas gifts to folks just starting out in the survival/prepping area. I prefer a larger knife when I’m in the wilderness, but would not feel shortchanged if I was in the wilds and this was the only knife I had.
Very, very good video. I traded a 30 round M-1 carbine magazine for my first A.F. survival knife and carried it in combat. As an army pathfinder the knife was perfect. It wasn't too big or too small and was tough as nails. Best military knife I ever saw. Thankyou for the great video sir🌴🍀
What an amazing collection!!! I have 2 jet pilot survival knives and also a Randall model 18 knife and coming soon another Randall hunting knife. It has taken you a long time to collect such a huge number of pilot survival knives. Thank for the history lesson Sir. I'm from Australia but love America knife fighting history
Big help! Picked up one of these in rough shape with no sheath. Based on your video I was able to date it to 1962-66 and determine it was a Navy issue knife due to gray paint. Thanks for making this video!
Thank you for this informative video. After viewing it I went to a box of knives I have in the basement. I found one of these that I remember getting in 1972 from an old Army Navy store. I checked the pommel and it's marked Camillus NY. 1 1970. It has grey paint on the pommel.
I have one with the 1-1967 date, & it also had some remnants of grey paint on the pommel. It's the first I knew this was a Navy thing, I always guessed someone did it to mark it as their own. I've had it since I was fifteen, almost 40 yrs., & it was a lucky freebie for me. Our family went to a get-together for my mom's extended family at a public park, & found it abandoned in the grass. It's had a good home ever since.:)
@@Dantectez, on my knife, as in the video at 5:02, it's on a side flat of the butt. As was said in the video, all the 5.5 inch blade knives made from '62 thru '66 were not date stamped, so yours may be from that period.
Bought mine in 1982 while I was in the army doing maneuvers at graffinver west Germany. I've used it for many years camping and hunting. Now it's in my get home bag in my truck. I need to check the pommel for markings, I didn't notice markings on the blade. Good video,thanks.
The US Army was still issuing a version of this 499 , im going back a few , but I remember getting a compass , signal mirror and 499 knife , always thought the knife looked good but was cheap. Now that I'm older I actually like these and the K Bars
I got an Ontario 3-11 survival pilot knife and is so sturdy and awesome handling feeling..they're very good knives and you Sr wow that's a nice collection..i collect daggers machetes swords and all kinds of pocket knives too is an awesome feeling for me...just to have them..well thanks for that video i sure did enjoyed it.
I was issued one of these in 1971, a Camillus…unfortunately my knife was not a very good knife, primarily because it would not take and hold a good edge. These knives always looked cool, but mine did not function, and I replaced it with a Kabar. Your collection is awesome and I respect it.
Very impressive. These knives are what the First blood knife was based on. My collection would be very different if these didn't exist. Awesome collection. You might like mine too. I've got much more than I've shown so far. I'm subbing to you now. 👍🏼
I still my knife the Navy issued me in 1971. It has grey paint on the pommell and had the pommell stamp " camillus my 5-67. The sheath printing is still there but hard to read. The sharpening stone is still in one piece. You have a remarkable collection.
I'm afraid in my case, stupid is part of my learning curve....great video, I wish I'd taken better care of my father's pilot knives(1958 long blade(6in.) and early 60s short blade(5in). I still have both, recently, treated the handles with a bees wax base leather dressing. Both sheaths are black with age and the stitching is rotten, the stone pockets fell off...I found a sheath maker, spealizing in military reproduction sheaths, going to commission him for couple of sheaths. Currently, I'm putting together a collection of Pal military knives ....I remember in the early 60s, most towns in America had a Army /Navy surplus stores which these knives were readily available by the crates, a boy's paradise with a couple of dollars in their pockets...fond memories!
I couldn't figure out what knife my two Milpar made pilot survival knives were from, I see the aluminum grip one, and finally figured it out, they have a shorter length tang than the standard PSK, I got them in a grab bag of blades from a machine shop that was supposed to demill them, it also contained a factory error m5 blade that was cut 180 degrees wrong. Thanks for the video.
I was running security patrols out of a helicopter base. The Army pilots were issued these knives and mine was left when DEROSed. This was 1970 Holloway, RVN.
Duane..thank you for the video. I hve enjoyed watching it. In your years of collectng these knives have pilots shifted to other styles of knives? And what are they? Cold Steel, SOG etc...
Extraordinary collection. I personally collect Randall Knives, although I always likes the JPSK. I actually have a Camillus pre dated 5" version. Some day I would like to get a Marbles 6" model.
@@duaneharris7317 My knife has the Camillus brand on the ricasso and no date or other mark on the pommel. I read that these 5" blades Camillus were the first 5 inches version until they started marking the pommel with manufacturer and production date. And that this change was in the mid 60's. Also the one I have has the pommel with grey paint, so it would be a Navy knife.
Now that's an AFSK collection! I have several myself. The most puzzling item in my AFSK collection though is one with an 8 7/8 " blade and brass guard. The pommel appears to screw on and there are no markings. It appears to be pretty old and the stacked leather is worn out. A very strange looking piece. : )
Just checked mine, Camillus NY 5-1973. Bought at an Army Surplus in 1974. Could of gotten a 'made in Japan' for less. My brother has one from the late '60's.
I had an USAF survival knife in 1982, (British Army infantry) I never knew what those two holes in the guard were for? I believe it was an Ontario as that really sprang to mind when you said it.
I was told those holes were to thread the leather leg tie-down thong through it, in order to aid lashing the knife to a staff or pole, & create a survival hunting spear. That may be total BS, but it's the answer I got.
Yrs ago my father-in-law had an American armforces knife it looked like a machete cut down to 10ins with clip point and brass cross guard it came with a leather sheath that had some U.S. markings on it don't remember all it's more than 20yr ago I don't know if he still has it I've never seen anything like it since
Thank you so much for this amazing-educational video! I inherited my father-in-laws pilots survival knife. He was shot down, survived and rescue in Vietnam! He cherished this knife (5/1967 Camillus). Can you tell me how to get an authentic sheath for it? Thank you in advance. Respectfully,
Thank you for your video. I have a question about the paint/sealant on the pommel. Many of the forums claim that all original Vietnam era JPSKs should have blue/grey sealant on the pommel, but I have 2 that dont. One is ricasso marked and one is pommel marked. What is correct? Thank you..
I was wondering about these knives... I asked my Marine friend if I could see his Kbar and his didnt look anything like my current Kbar. He got issued his in the Vietnam War. His Marine Kbar looks like that little Navy issued knife. My current issue Kbar looks much bigger.
Thank you for the detailed video. I just bought 1967 model and it has no stamp on the blade. Only the pommel. And was wondering why there was grey paint on the end. Thought I had a fake.
Good camping knife except for batoning. (BETTER to use hand saw for cutting wood. )But USAF knife good as lightweight, compact, serviceable , emergency survival knife.
No. Not even close. These are inexpensive, mass produced knives. They're not high quality items. Theyre good enough knives for what they are but they weren't even as good as higher quality survival knives produced in the same era as they were.
Question about the one marked Japan you said those were private purchase so Japan marked ones were not issued by the Military to soldiers? Reason I ask is my dad was in the Army 22 years today I was given his its marked Japan Pommel unscrews. It was with all his military gear I cant imagine he would have bought that and put it with his gear. I strongly believe it was likely issued to him. Idk very much about it I just got it. Im guessing the ones made in Japan even if private purchased are likely high quality blades??
I have a 1968 Camillus NY 1968 5" grey top, the scabbard is very unusual. It has a pocket for the stone one for a pocket knife and one more at the bottom of the scabbard not sure what it's for. Are you familiar with this set up?
Awhile ago I found an Ontario 9-87 5inch blade -9.5inch overall with original sheath with stone and black metal and darkish brown leather grip in my deceased uncle's attic. I am a new collector now and was wondering possibly what year it was made and it's value. I am not a seller, but would love any info for a young new collector. Thanks.
Awesome Collection. I have a vintage period Camillus N.Y 1-1970 Navy knife with the original leather sheath with metal trim and sharpening stone. For sale #OBO
Not a “jet pilot” knife but general issue to aviators of all services as a survival tool. I’m a retired army aviator and still have my issued survival knife.
Pilot survival knives are not always a good thing... I knew a Marine crew chief that crashed in a CH-53 and his survival knife went through his leg and into his torso. He survived the accident and was more motivated as ever! The pilot lost his mind though and never flew again...
hey duane , i am a new sub for ya , n i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active , only have email here , would love to talk more + i am tracking down some tactical items for trade/swap + if you have anything to trade./swap , let me know , you a air force vet or ? , thanks n talk soon > tom !
I was given one of these in Tikrit Iraq, back in 2004. I just now learned the importance of the gesture from the stranger,/ military man who handed 3 to my platoon sergeant. Glad I was given one., glad u informed us of this history.
Great advice...”Have fun, collect what you like, and don’t do anything stupid.”
Love your collection.
I have always liked the Pilot Survival Knife. I have purchased dozens of them over the last 50 years or so. I have three in my collection right now. Just gave two away for Christmas gifts to folks just starting out in the survival/prepping area.
I prefer a larger knife when I’m in the wilderness, but would not feel shortchanged if I was in the wilds and this was the only knife I had.
Very, very good video. I traded a 30 round M-1 carbine magazine for my first A.F. survival knife and carried it in combat. As an army pathfinder the knife was perfect. It wasn't too big or too small and was tough as nails. Best military knife I ever saw. Thankyou for the great video sir🌴🍀
1971 to 1995.
Alter Schwede ! Das ist eine 1 A Sammlung ! Beeindruckend. Vielen Dank für den Film !
Man your video should be immortalized. Saved in some kind of historical archive. What some great info! Thx for sharing with us.
Hugs fron Brazil
What a fantastic collection! Thank you so very much for sharing! Wish I can find a Vietnam era U.S. AIR FORCE SURIVAL KNIFE in the future...
Getting a private tour of many of these knives in your home was an honor and privilege. Now, let me get the drool back in my mouth please. Craig
What an amazing collection!!! I have 2 jet pilot survival knives and also a Randall model 18 knife and coming soon another Randall hunting knife. It has taken you a long time to collect such a huge number of pilot survival knives. Thank for the history lesson Sir. I'm from Australia but love America knife fighting history
The Randalls are easy to get carried away with.
Big help! Picked up one of these in rough shape with no sheath. Based on your video I was able to date it to 1962-66 and determine it was a Navy issue knife due to gray paint. Thanks for making this video!
Thank you for this informative video. After viewing it I went to a box of knives I have in the basement. I found one of these that I remember getting in 1972 from an old Army Navy store. I checked the pommel and it's marked Camillus NY. 1 1970. It has grey paint on the pommel.
I have one with the 1-1967 date, & it also had some remnants of grey paint on the pommel. It's the first I knew this was a Navy thing, I always guessed someone did it to mark it as their own. I've had it since I was fifteen, almost 40 yrs., & it was a lucky freebie for me. Our family went to a get-together for my mom's extended family at a public park, & found it abandoned in the grass. It's had a good home ever since.:)
I have one of these with remnants of Grey paint on the pommel but cannot find the stamp on it
@@Dantectez, on my knife, as in the video at 5:02, it's on a side flat of the butt. As was said in the video, all the 5.5 inch blade knives made from '62 thru '66 were not date stamped, so yours may be from that period.
Terrific Informative Video. Thank You for Sharing.
Excellent video and collection! Thanks for the great information.
I have a 1 1973 Ontario knife. Got it from my dad when he passed away. It's my favorite knife.
Bought mine in 1982 while I was in the army doing maneuvers at graffinver west Germany. I've used it for many years camping and hunting. Now it's in my get home bag in my truck. I need to check the pommel for markings, I didn't notice markings on the blade. Good video,thanks.
The US Army was still issuing a version of this 499 , im going back a few , but I remember getting a compass , signal mirror and 499 knife , always thought the knife looked good but was cheap. Now that I'm older I actually like these and the K Bars
Beautiful collection congrats!
I got an Ontario 3-11 survival pilot knife and is so sturdy and awesome handling feeling..they're very good knives and you Sr wow that's a nice collection..i collect daggers machetes swords and all kinds of pocket knives too is an awesome feeling for me...just to have them..well thanks for that video i sure did enjoyed it.
9:24 super awesome way to end a super relaxing video regarding the pilot survival knife I own about 6 nice
I was issued one of these in 1971, a Camillus…unfortunately my knife was not a very good knife, primarily because it would not take and hold a good edge. These knives always looked cool, but mine did not function, and I replaced it with a Kabar. Your collection is awesome and I respect it.
Awesome video!
I enjoyed your video.
Amazing 👏
Brother this was awesome
Outstanding collection and a great chronological run-down. I am jealous of your Marbles and WW2 era Camillus knives.
All it takes is time & money.
@@duaneharris7317 Haha! Is that all? Well I should have made more of each!
Thanks I have a late model Ontario. (as well as a knock off Korean) This Video is a tremendous resource...Thank you so much for publishing it.
Enjoyable video. Thanks! 👍🇺🇸🪖
You just made me a subscriber... nice video. Im starting to collect M4 and M7. Looking to buy online..
That's a great collection. I've got a camillus it's stamped US and is great shape found it for 15 dollars
Great collection put some more knifes up !
Excellent
great info ,,,thanks
Thanks you so much
Very impressive. These knives are what the First blood knife was based on. My collection would be very different if these didn't exist.
Awesome collection.
You might like mine too. I've got much more than I've shown so far.
I'm subbing to you now. 👍🏼
I still my knife the Navy issued me in 1971. It has grey paint on the pommell and had the pommell stamp " camillus my 5-67. The sheath printing is still there but hard to read. The sharpening stone is still in one piece. You have a remarkable collection.
Nice video! 🤓🌯
I'm afraid in my case, stupid is part of my learning curve....great video, I wish I'd taken better care of my father's pilot knives(1958 long blade(6in.) and early 60s short blade(5in). I still have both, recently, treated the handles with a bees wax base leather dressing. Both sheaths are black with age and the stitching is rotten, the stone pockets fell off...I found a sheath maker, spealizing in military reproduction sheaths, going to commission him for couple of sheaths. Currently, I'm putting together a collection of Pal military knives ....I remember in the early 60s, most towns in America had a Army /Navy surplus stores which these knives were readily available by the crates, a boy's paradise with a couple of dollars in their pockets...fond memories!
I couldn't figure out what knife my two Milpar made pilot survival knives were from, I see the aluminum grip one, and finally figured it out, they have a shorter length tang than the standard PSK, I got them in a grab bag of blades from a machine shop that was supposed to demill them, it also contained a factory error m5 blade that was cut 180 degrees wrong. Thanks for the video.
I was running security patrols out of a helicopter base. The Army pilots were issued these knives and mine was left when DEROSed. This was 1970 Holloway, RVN.
Duane..thank you for the video. I hve enjoyed watching it. In your years of collectng these knives have pilots shifted to other styles of knives? And what are they? Cold Steel, SOG etc...
I served in Iraq in the Marines as an aircrewman in CH-53E. These were issued as part of my survival vest.
Extraordinary collection. I personally collect Randall Knives, although I always likes the JPSK. I actually have a Camillus pre dated 5" version. Some day I would like to get a Marbles 6" model.
Pre dated 5in ? The no dates are mid 80s & later commercial
@@duaneharris7317 My knife has the Camillus brand on the ricasso and no date or other mark on the pommel. I read that these 5" blades Camillus were the first 5 inches version until they started marking the pommel with manufacturer and production date. And that this change was in the mid 60's. Also the one I have has the pommel with grey paint, so it would be a Navy knife.
Now that's an AFSK collection! I have several myself. The most puzzling item in my AFSK collection though is one with an 8 7/8 " blade and brass guard. The pommel appears to screw on and there are no markings. It appears to be pretty old and the stacked leather is worn out. A very strange looking piece. : )
That Randall is sweet!
I just completed my Randall collection of personal purchase military used knives. 1s, 14s, 15, & 18s.
Just checked mine, Camillus NY 5-1973.
Bought at an Army Surplus in 1974.
Could of gotten a 'made in Japan' for less.
My brother has one from the late '60's.
A survival vest review please!
Ну не знаю... наверное романтично путешествовать налегке с таким ножом.
I had an USAF survival knife in 1982, (British Army infantry) I never knew what those two holes in the guard were for? I believe it was an Ontario as that really sprang to mind when you said it.
I was told those holes were to thread the leather leg tie-down thong through it, in order to aid lashing the knife to a staff or pole, & create a survival hunting spear. That may be total BS, but it's the answer I got.
Do you know where I could order a sheath? For some reason I can’t seem to find one anywhere other than eBay.
Yrs ago my father-in-law had an American armforces knife it looked like a machete cut down to 10ins with clip point and brass cross guard it came with a leather sheath that had some U.S. markings on it don't remember all it's more than 20yr ago I don't know if he still has it I've never seen anything like it since
Thank you so much for this amazing-educational video! I inherited my father-in-laws pilots survival knife. He was shot down, survived and rescue in Vietnam! He cherished this knife (5/1967 Camillus). Can you tell me how to get an authentic sheath for it? Thank you in advance.
Respectfully,
What price range is considered fair for a Vietnam era Camillus or Ontario with the sheath?
What does black paint on the pommel indicate?
What does red paint on pommel signify?
Fantastic collection - do you know where to find any more info on the aluminum Milpar?
Coles book is the reference I am most familiar with & in most cases is the accepted standard.
I have an Ontario 5" blade, gray paint on the pommel, and a single hole in the guard, any ID?
I have an Ontario with a black pommel. What does the black pommel mean?
Is there any book, with more details to this subject? Please let me know.
Leather ring stack handle it's pinned on the palmel
I just thought I had a good collection of PSK’s. 🤣 I’m jealous
where could you find to buy some of these??
Thank you for your video. I have a question about the paint/sealant on the pommel. Many of the forums claim that all original Vietnam era JPSKs should have blue/grey sealant on the pommel, but I have 2 that dont. One is ricasso marked and one is pommel marked. What is correct? Thank you..
As I said in the video. The gray designates Navy.
I was wondering about these knives... I asked my Marine friend if I could see his Kbar and his didnt look anything like my current Kbar. He got issued his in the Vietnam War. His Marine Kbar looks like that little Navy issued knife. My current issue Kbar looks much bigger.
I have a Camillus US Air force knife from 1960 and I wanna know how much would it be cause I can't find it anywhere...
I still have the one issued to me during desert shield/storm and it is marked Japan. Still find it strange that USAF Supply issued it to me.
Kann es sein, daß die Messer ohne Markierung für die Verwendung bei der MACV SOG hergestellt wurden ?
When my dad bought a drawer for my sister, he found one of these lying around inside! It's from 1945.
Keep it 1945 worth money
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Thank you for the detailed video. I just bought 1967 model and it has no stamp on the blade. Only the pommel. And was wondering why there was grey paint on the end. Thought I had a fake.
Glad the gray ? was answered for you.
I have pilot servival knife say Japan on it what's the quality of the steel and the history, thanks
Good camping knife except for batoning. (BETTER to use hand saw for cutting wood. )But USAF knife good as lightweight, compact, serviceable , emergency survival knife.
Very informative Video 👍would you still say it still holds up with modern survival knives or even surpasses them?
No. Not even close. These are inexpensive, mass produced knives. They're not high quality items. Theyre good enough knives for what they are but they weren't even as good as higher quality survival knives produced in the same era as they were.
Hard to find a better knife for the price. Unless you are stupid you get what you pay for.
hi, how to recognize a Japanese knife used in Vietnam ?tnx bye Roberto
Question about the one marked Japan you said those were private purchase so Japan marked ones were not issued by the Military to soldiers? Reason I ask is my dad was in the Army 22 years today I was given his its marked Japan Pommel unscrews. It was with all his military gear I cant imagine he would have bought that and put it with his gear. I strongly believe it was likely issued to him.
Idk very much about it I just got it. Im guessing the ones made in Japan even if private purchased are likely high quality blades??
I am not an expert. I speak from my own experience. There certainly may be some inaccuracies in my perspective.
I have a 1968 Camillus NY 1968 5" grey top, the scabbard is very unusual. It has a pocket for the stone one for a pocket knife and one more at the bottom of the scabbard not sure what it's for. Are you familiar with this set up?
I have never seen a sheath as you describe.
@@duaneharris7317 May I send you a picture? or perhaps you could refer me to someone who could identify it.
How do you get those old ones that are in the brown paper sealed bags
All it takes is time & money.
Awhile ago I found an Ontario 9-87 5inch blade -9.5inch overall with original sheath with stone and black metal and darkish brown leather grip in my deceased uncle's attic. I am a new collector now and was wondering possibly what year it was made and it's value. I am not a seller, but would love any info for a young new collector. Thanks.
September 1987
I have a Ontario 2-80 pilot knife
Army airforce or Army air core?
The knife sheaths with the aluminum tips had those added by people not by the maker?
Those sheaths with metal tips are from the factory. They replaced the plain leather ones.
The factory metal guards came in the 70s. I show several earlier field added guards in the video.
Yes. Not from the factory.
Awesome Collection. I have a vintage period Camillus N.Y 1-1970 Navy knife with the original leather sheath with metal trim and sharpening stone. For sale
#OBO
DD, that you?
Mine has a date on the recosso and no date on the pommel but has a blue almost purple color on the pommel. What do I have?
Send me a pix & I will be glad to tell you what I see.
I have a camillus n.y 11_1968
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I have a clean 12-92 MMB for sale for $450 total in U.S.
Not a “jet pilot” knife but general issue to aviators of all services as a survival tool. I’m a retired army aviator and still have my issued survival knife.
Are any of those for sale ??
I have nothing for sale right now. Some of these are very common & readily available. EBAY
Pilot survival knives are not always a good thing... I knew a Marine crew chief that crashed in a CH-53 and his survival knife went through his leg and into his torso. He survived the accident and was more motivated as ever! The pilot lost his mind though and never flew again...
About the CH-53 crash , the knife probably didn't have a metal covered sheath, can also get stabbed one's own knife by parachute landings.also.
CORRECTION The UTICA & MILPAR were pre 67 knives but uncommon. CORRECTION
I stand corrected.
Not a “Jet Pilot” knife! It is an AIRCREW SURVIVAL KNIFE.
hey duane , i am a new sub for ya , n i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active , only have email here , would love to talk more + i am tracking down some tactical items for trade/swap + if you have anything to trade./swap , let me know , you a air force vet or ? , thanks n talk soon > tom !
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Amazing 👏