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nl Offline Agamemnon

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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #840 on: September 03, 2023, 11:47:34 AM
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Well done EMZ. Looking good again! - I can see that my collection is not yet complete.
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The KL95 from Fosco is the only knife from the M52 and M61 series that does not have a carrying eye. The quality of Fosco's knives was not up to par and was therefore not used for long. The main problem with knives was consistency; all knives looked different. The back springs don't go all the way back into the blade when it's closed; the notch for the nail are not equal.
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These knives were lost all the time – they were thrown away (even in ditches). So, there aren't that many of them left.  :whistle:

Very shortly after issue, the contract was cancelled and the knives were taken back and destroyed. The knife was only issued in 1995.

There are two versions of the KL95 from Fosco: an aluminium (alox) version (1st version) and the stainless steel version (2nd version). The stainless steel Fosco KL 95 is a derivative of the US MIL-K-818-D.

* Model 1961, 3e type. 1ste versie - KL95 #2 (6).jpg (Filesize: 184.36 KB)

* Model 1961, 3e type, 1ste versie - KL95 (6).jpg (Filesize: 181.77 KB)

* Model 1961, 3e type, 2e versie - KL95 (5).jpg (Filesize: 218.13 KB)
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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #841 on: September 03, 2023, 12:46:12 PM
   Great information from everyone.  I had one of the military stainless types made by Camillus.  Carrying it was just like having a rock in your pocket.  Very much like my old Camillus Cub Scout knife, except heavier.  Some great photos, too.  Best wishes.  Gary

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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #842 on: September 04, 2023, 05:26:55 PM
I enjoy this thread.  I've always had a special place in my heart for military knives of any nation.
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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #843 on: September 14, 2023, 03:26:19 PM
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My latest acquisition: a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X

This “Spirit” was a 'farewell gift' when the Soesterberg air base was closed in 2008.

Soesterberg Air Base was a military airfield near Soesterberg, between Utrecht and Amersfoort. The airport was the cradle of military aviation in the Netherlands; In 1913, the army's Aviation Department (LVA) made its first flights here. Due to defense cuts, the base was shut down and closed in November 2008.

End as an air base
The dissolution ceremony of the base was on November 12, 2008. The remaining flying squadrons were transferred to Gilze-Rijen air base and the 932 Squadron returned to Gilze-Rijen as a Logistics Squadron. The remaining support squadrons have been disbanded.

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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #844 on: September 14, 2023, 06:06:03 PM
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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #845 on: September 14, 2023, 06:54:32 PM
Quote from: Agamemnon on September 14, 2023, 03:26:19 PM
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My latest acquisition: a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X

This “Spirit” was a 'farewell gift' when the Soesterberg air base was closed in 2008.

Soesterberg Air Base was a military airfield near Soesterberg, between Utrecht and Amersfoort. The airport was the cradle of military aviation in the Netherlands; In 1913, the army's Aviation Department (LVA) made its first flights here. Due to defense cuts, the base was shut down and closed in November 2008.

End as an air base
The dissolution ceremony of the base was on November 12, 2008. The remaining flying squadrons were transferred to Gilze-Rijen air base and the 932 Squadron returned to Gilze-Rijen as a Logistics Squadron. The remaining support squadrons have been disbanded.

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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #846 on: September 15, 2023, 08:11:34 AM
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Re: Dutch Army Knives
Reply #847 on: September 15, 2023, 10:34:37 AM
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Loads of UK military bases closed after the end of the Cold War as well. Most turned into housing estates.
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