Between Austria and CroatiaWhere is Slovnia?
Between Austria and CroatiaWhere is Slovnia?
Where is Slovnia?
Old soldier? I have something very similar that my father wore during WWII (in Belgium, Germany and CZ). It has no visible markings, it does have a blood channel on both sides toward the back of the 6-3/4" blade and the tip is sharpened on cutting side and the top of the back side of blade. But cap is steel, handle is natural leather with rings cut into it. Suspect to make it less susceptible to grip slipping if wet. I've never sharpened it, but it is still very sharp. It is clear that my father made the leather belt sheath himself, it was marked with burning iron on back of sheath. Dad died 3 years ago at 94.Adopted an old Old Soldier a few days ago.
Found this old fellow languishing in a pawn shop.
WW2 era PAL RH-36
Had to spend a few minutes cleaning the rust off. Handle is solid. Got’er done. Back to slicing paper sharp.
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Old soldier? I have something very similar that my father wore during WWII (in Belgium, Germany and CZ). It has no visible markings, it does have a blood channel on both sides toward the back of the 6-3/4" blade and the tip is sharpened on cutting side and the top of the back side of blade. But cap is steel, handle is natural leather with rings cut into it. Suspect to make it less susceptible to grip slipping if wet. I've never sharpened it, but it is still very sharp. It is clear that my father made the leather belt sheath himself, it was marked with burning iron on back of sheath. Dad died 3 years ago at 94.
I made no effort to polish it. Wiped it with lacquer thinner and light oil. It is just how it came out of his gun case. I've never used it. But cherish everything he left. He was a great man.I find your lack of pictures…..disturbing.
I bought a used car in the 70's, in the trunk was a knife similar to that one. A lot of years ago don't know where it is.I made no effort to polish it. Wiped it with lacquer thinner and light oil. It is just how it came out of his gun case. I've never used it. But cherish everything he left. He was a great man.
Knowing my father, he may have made it from a partial kit. I am sure the sheath is hand made and that it has his finger prints all over it. I was unable to see any manufacturers markings. I never saw him use it hunting, it was always in his gun cabinet. He had a number of hunting knives he did use.I bought a used car in the 70's, in the trunk was a knife similar to that one. A lot of years ago don't know where it is.
I made no effort to polish it. Wiped it with lacquer thinner and light oil. It is just how it came out of his gun case. I've never used it. But cherish everything he left. He was a great man.
I made no effort to polish it. Wiped it with lacquer thinner and light oil. It is just how it came out of his gun case. I've never used it. But cherish everything he left. He was a great man.
Thank you for the info.Your Pop's knife appears to be a USN MkII knife.
During WW2, Camillus, Case, PAL, A.F.&H., Remington, Colonial, Robeson-Shuredge, and of course the famous Ka-Bar, and others all produced knives for the U.S. forces.
There were many different versions.
The knives were used in all theaters and swapped, traded, sold among individuals.
It isn't at all unusual for a USN knife to be carried by an infantryman in Europe.
These things were everywhere.
Thank you. I did notice my father cut K - into the face of the sheath. But there was no trade mark on the knife itself. It has a grip similar to the KA-BAR knives from that era I have seen and the tip if machined the same.That looks a lot like the Camillus knife that they made for troops during World War Two.
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Thank you. I did notice my father cut K - into the face of the sheath. But there was no trade mark on the knife itself. It has a grip similar to the KA-BAR knives from that era I have seen and the tip if machined the same.
I just cleaned the knife just above the hilt with a SOS pad, it uncovered a faint KA-BAR on the right side of the blade. I have no idea why it is so faint, but the KA and the AR are clear under magnifying glass.
I believe that was the knife I found in the trunk of the car.That looks a lot like the Camillus knife that they made for troops during World War Two.
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He was a great shot. Was an armorer, serviced Quad 50's and Bofors. He knew what the knife was for, but doubt it was like you said. I was surprised to learn today it was a KA-BAR. there is more etched after that, think it said USA.It’s faded from heavy use. You know, like when he was lifting a lot of enemy scalps during the war.
At least that’s how it happened in my mind. That’s it I’m sticking to the story.
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He was a great shot. Was an armorer, serviced Quad 50's and Bofors. He knew what the knife was for, but doubt it was like you said. I was surprised to learn today it was a KA-BAR. there is more etched after that, think it said USA.
I am sure he had it on him daily for 2-1/2 years.
YOU are correct about the knife companies AND where/who carried what knife ALL AROUND THE WORLD during WW2 and in MANY OTHER TIMES of WAR - conflicts too.Your Pop's knife appears to be a USN MkII knife.
During WW2, Camillus, Case, PAL, A.F.&H., Remington, Colonial, Robeson-Shuredge, and of course the famous Ka-Bar, and others all produced knives for the U.S. forces.
There were many different versions.
The knives were used in all theaters and swapped, traded, sold among individuals.
It isn't at all unusual for a USN knife to be carried by an infantryman in Europe.
These things were everywhere.