WWII US Navy Mark 1 Survival Knife – "Giant Jackknife" – Colonial – Nice Condition

 
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WW2 U.S. NAVY SURVIVAL KNIFE COLONIAL PROV.R.I. 6"
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WW2 U.S. NAVY SURVIVAL KNIFE COLONIAL PROV.R.I. 6" WW2 U.S. NAVY SURVIVAL KNIFE COLONIAL PROV.R.I. 6" WW2 U.S. NAVY SURVIVAL KNIFE COLONIAL PROV.R.I. 6" WW2 U.S. NAVY SURVIVAL KNIFE COLONIAL PROV.R.I. 6" WW2 U.S. NAVY SURVIVAL KNIFE COLONIAL PROV.R.I. 6"
 
 

A classic piece of WWII aviation survival gear: The US Navy Mark 1 Survival Knife, famously nicknamed the "Giant Jackknife" due to its massive 6-inch closed length. Manufactured by COLONIAL PROV. R.I., this knife was issued to pilots and aircrew as part of the C-1 Survival Vest. It features a large clip-point blade and a rugged saw blade specifically designed to cut through Plexiglas canopies or aircraft aluminum skin. The knife is in nice vintage condition.

Availability Skladem (1 pcs)
€284,65    

Parameters

Product code ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.3168
Brand Colonial
Category World War II Militaria and Field Equipment (1939-1945)
Warranty NE
 

Description

The lifeline for downed aviators.

  • Provenance: Clearly stamped COLONIAL PROV. R.I..

  • Configuration: Two-blade folder. The main blade was for general survival, the saw blade for extraction.

  • Handle: Checkered black polymer (Tenite) for grip.

  • Significance: Essential gear for Naval Aviators in the Pacific Theater.

  • Condition: Blades show honest age but no abuse. The markings are crisp.

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