Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Vietnam War Era U.S. Air Force Jet Pilot's Survival knife by Camillus, with a later issue 5" blade. It comes complete with it's original leather scabbard, which still has what we believe to be the original whetstone in the front pouch. The knife was originally designed in 1957 as a joint issue between the Navy Weapons Bureau and the Marbles Arms Company. As originally designed it had a 6”, saw back blade.

In 1962, the knife was modified by reducing the blade to 5” in length. The post-1962 knives were produced by the Camillus Cutlery Company and Milpar during the Vietnam Era. These knives were initially issued to Naval Air Crews but saw service with airmen in all branches of US military service. The knife was issued with a leather scabbard that had a pouch on the front for a sharpening stone. The Pilot Survival Knives were favored by Special Forces and other Special Operations Personnel.

The blade is in very good condition, with light wear from the scabbard, use, with no sharpening. It still has all of the original finish, and the blade still has the original profile on the edge, which is still quite sharp. The stacked leather grip is in very good shape, and the "nut" pommel retaining all finish.

The scabbard is also in quite good condition, with light wear commensurate with age. It still has the original whetstone with a functional pouch, and securing strap is fully functional.

A very nice example of the 5" blade Vietnam War Pilot's Survival knife, complete with scabbard and ready to display!

Dimensions:
Blade length: 5”
Blade Style: Clip-point "Bowie" with Sawback
Overall length: 10 1/2”
Crossguard: 2 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 6 1/2 Belt Frog