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Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:27 am
by Mossdancer
These old guy's are getting farther and fewer in between, Especially in any condition above average. This will go in the MIL. stash. The saw was really hard to get out. I think it may never have been unfolded.
moss

Re: Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:39 am
by TripleF
Knice ::tu::

Re: Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:45 pm
by orvet
Mossdancer wrote: The saw was really hard to get out. I think it may never have been unfolded.
moss
In the one I have I think the saw got the most use.
That and someone discovered how to destroy a liner lock! ::dang::


That is a nice example moss, super find! ::tu::

Re: Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:21 pm
by jerryd6818
Okay, I give up. What is it? Military. Made by Colonial USA. Other than that... ?

Re: Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:41 pm
by Miller Bro's
Pilot bail out knife.

Re: Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:55 pm
by jerryd6818
Thanks. Neat.

Re: Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:10 pm
by Mossdancer
jerryd6818:
They are commonly referred to as Navy Pilot Bailout knives.
Mr. Cole gives us the following. His books are among the best to be found for the Military Collector. The cost has been deferred many times over by knowing what to by. Here is what it is.This one is Number Two.
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moss

Re: Caught a Keeper

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:21 pm
by Iron Hoarder
Nice! Some day I'll find one worth buying. ::tu::