Quote from: NutSAK on October 21, 2016, 04:45:27 PMQuote from: SteelRaven on October 21, 2016, 04:04:25 PMI thought the Vietnam knife was a Randall #1 or 14, or a Kbar etc. Yes, that would be more accurate. The label "Vietnam Knife" is just a term used by some collectors for the #49 since so many were bought in PXs at the time. This is according to Case's website--I've never heard anyone call it that in person.I don't know much about what was issued during the war, but I assumed that some folding knife was issued. Is that not correct?I might be way off here but back in the early 90s in NC you could go into a local milsurp and get hold of a "SA type" folder, Camper like thing that had a big **US ** stamped on the main blade.I just remembered that. I'm not military or LEO, but a slew of my friends over the years have been. Now I wish I'd've bought one of those. I don't want to hijack this but I have the same questions.
Quote from: SteelRaven on October 21, 2016, 04:04:25 PMI thought the Vietnam knife was a Randall #1 or 14, or a Kbar etc. Yes, that would be more accurate. The label "Vietnam Knife" is just a term used by some collectors for the #49 since so many were bought in PXs at the time. This is according to Case's website--I've never heard anyone call it that in person.I don't know much about what was issued during the war, but I assumed that some folding knife was issued. Is that not correct?
I thought the Vietnam knife was a Randall #1 or 14, or a Kbar etc.
Day 12 I have with me another Case knife today and this one belonged to my other great grandfather that Iknew There is so stuff on the blade if you look close because he used this knife the day he died He was a feisty old man as well and lived into his late 70s he used the knife that morning to cut some corn stalk down in his garden and went to rest on the couch and when my great grandmother went to get him up that was it He died a very peaceful death and the way many of us would wish to go I carried but won't used the knife as it is like a moment of his life preserved in time but it is a great reminder of him as I was over 8 years old when he dies and remember him very well My Granny his daughter gave me this knife a while later as her mother gave it to her I am very blessed to have so many different peoples knives in my family The blades of this knife you can tell have been used quite a bit as well and was carried quite a bit
Quote from: Poncho65 on October 21, 2016, 10:48:13 PMDay 12 I have with me another Case knife today and this one belonged to my other great grandfather that Iknew There is so stuff on the blade if you look close because he used this knife the day he died He was a feisty old man as well and lived into his late 70s he used the knife that morning to cut some corn stalk down in his garden and went to rest on the couch and when my great grandmother went to get him up that was it He died a very peaceful death and the way many of us would wish to go I carried but won't used the knife as it is like a moment of his life preserved in time but it is a great reminder of him as I was over 8 years old when he dies and remember him very well My Granny his daughter gave me this knife a while later as her mother gave it to her I am very blessed to have so many different peoples knives in my family The blades of this knife you can tell have been used quite a bit as well and was carried quite a bit Great post and knife.
On a side note I also have his pocket watch that my Granny also gave me and had it repaired back into working condition over 15 years ago and it still runs today if you wind it up I have more than some people that is passed down but less than others as well and what I do have is very cherished as I am very sentimental
That's a nice one
Day 14 So to get a jump on today I went and took some pics for this lovely tiny knife It is an Imperial Schrade USA 1 blade knife with possibly fake MOP handles and a bail This knife use to have The Progressive Farmer written on it but much of that has faded over the years, this knife was my Granny's (my mothers mother) knife and as the knife nut and only boy grandchild I got this after her passing. She always told me that everyone should have a knife and even as small as this knife is she had it and used it when needed She was a very special woman to me and one of those people that always helped any and everyone that she could and I do miss her often but this knife and a few other things I have of hers help keep her memory fresh Her father's knife was also the knife from day 12
Quote from: Poncho65 on October 23, 2016, 04:05:13 PMDay 14 So to get a jump on today I went and took some pics for this lovely tiny knife It is an Imperial Schrade USA 1 blade knife with possibly fake MOP handles and a bail This knife use to have The Progressive Farmer written on it but much of that has faded over the years, this knife was my Granny's (my mothers mother) knife and as the knife nut and only boy grandchild I got this after her passing. She always told me that everyone should have a knife and even as small as this knife is she had it and used it when needed She was a very special woman to me and one of those people that always helped any and everyone that she could and I do miss her often but this knife and a few other things I have of hers help keep her memory fresh Her father's knife was also the knife from day 12 A very special knife for sure. I had it pictured in my mind as a 3 1/4 inch knife until you put it next to the SAK.
Good knives and history of them Poncho!
Quote from: David on October 24, 2016, 06:51:10 AM Good knives and history of them Poncho! Well done thread Poncho I just love the history of your knives. What wonderful memories you have and such special items.
Day 15 Half way point I have with me a knife of my boyhood I have shown this knife before and this knife is one of the ones that has probably had the most pocket time for me out of my traditionals I got this knife when I was 12 at a flea market not far from home and my dad and mom bought it for me that day It is a 2 blade half congress United Boker red in color and a very good carbon steel
Another nice one today. I like how you give us a size reference on some of these knives.
Just leave her your password for MTO as you've documented this all very well for her.
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