CAMILLUS orig Vietnam War era USAF 1973 JET PILOT KNIFE original scabbard, stone

Description

Original Vietnam War era US Air Force Jet Pilot Survival Knife in hard-to-find unaltered "no-metal" all-leather sheath; slightly used condition. Heavy duty hammer-like pommel still has most of the original lt-blue paint; the side is stamped CAMILLUS / N.Y. / 5-1973. Stacked leather washers handle with iron guard and pommel; the handle is tight; the guard has a bit of a play. The knife is about 9-3/8" /23.8 cm overall; the blade is about 5" /12.7 cm. The edge has been lightly re-sharpened; it's very sharp still; the tip is intact. Over 80% of the original parkerized finish remaining; the spine teeth are well-used. Original all-leather sheath; all stitching and rivets are intact; leather tip with "ears" for the tie-down cord is damaged. NORTON PIKE C280-PV honing stone is in the pocket still
CAMILLUS orig Vietnam War era USAF JET PILOT KNIFE 5-1973; orig scabbard, stone
CAMILLUS orig Vietnam War era USAF 1973 JET PILOT KNIFE, original leather scabbard, honing stone
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Description
Original Vietnam War era US Air Force
Jet Pilot Survival Knife
in hard-to-find
unaltered "no-metal" all-leather sheath;
manufactured by
Camillus Cutlery
. The knife is used but it's in much better-than-averagw condition; date-stamped 5-1973 on the pommel.
Camillus
was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in continues operation for the US military. Heavy duty hammer-like pommel still has most of the original lt-blue paint; the side is stamped
CAMILLUS / N.Y. / 5-1973
. Original all-leather sheath with the tie-down tip and honing stone in the pocket. The leather is soft and supple, the keeper in nice and tight; all stitching and rivets are intact; leather tip with "ears" for the tie-down cord is damaged. The sheath is in great overall condition, considering the age; the typical age-appropriate green oxidation around bronze rivers is noted for accuracy. Original
NORTON PIKE
No.
C280PV
honing stone is included.
Stacked leather washers handle with iron guard and pommel; the handle is tight; the guard has a bit of a
play
. The knife is about 9-3/8" / 23.8 cm overall; the blade is about 5" /12.7 cm. The edge has been lightly re-sharpened; it's very sharp still; the tip is intact. Obout 80% of the original
parkerized
finish remaining; the spine saw is well-used. An excellent US military-issue knife in 100% serviceable condition still. Don't miss yur chance to add it to your collection!
The knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, 100% original condition. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with this lot ;)  We combine shipping for up to 3 similar lots; buyers must be over 18 years of age.
No international shipping
for this item, sorry.
ABSOLUTELY NO SALES AND/OR SHIPPING TO RUSSIA; NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Terms of Sale
Payment is required within 5 calendar days from the end of the auction. Feedback will be returned when you post yours. Unless specified otherwise, returns are accepted within 30 days of the purchase. Buyers must notify us prior to return. Original S&H fees are non-refundable,
unless we did not describe the item correctly
. All returned items must be in the same condition as they were shipped to you, including original retail packaging/enclosed retail paperwork (if applicable). If the item is returned not in the “as purchased" condition, no refund will be issued and the item will be returned to you. No returns will be accepted  30 days after purchase, or if you damage, clean, polish, or otherwise alter the item and/or if you damage/loose original retail packaging/enclosed retail paperwork (if applicable). EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY WE NO LONGER SELL OR SHIP TO RUSSIA,
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