Patchcollector Posted August 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2013 Hi all, My first post in this category as I am mostly into collecting patches and badges,but along the way I have picked up a blade or two when I have the chance and one catches my eye.Which brings me to this piece;when I saw this I liked it right away because I felt it had a good balance of being used but not abused,as I like my edged weapons a bit "salty",but not too much.Anyway,here are the sellers pics;I will post more when I receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted August 4, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 4, 2013 You can't lose with a PAL-36. Good, solid, functional knives. Get 2-3 life times of use out of them. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted August 4, 2013 Yes Skip,you are right.I have been doing some online research about this model and all seem to hold this knife in high regard."Tough,durable,and dependable" seem to be in most of the descriptions from owners.That's probably why,although not military issue,many soldiers chose this as their blade of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted August 4, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2013 Actually I have read that many were issued. I couldn't say what units, but some received these. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted August 4, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 4, 2013 Nice example . Most of the ones Ive encountered had the bright blade . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted August 5, 2013 Actually I have read that many were issued. I couldn't say what units, but some received these. SKIP Thanks for that info Skip,that's great news!I was reading an article on the Bladeforum I think telling about how at the beginning of the war all the Government had was basically bayonets so they started procuring whatever knives they could find to give to the troops,but I was'nt sure if the Pal-36 was one of them. Nice example . Most of the ones Ive encountered had the bright blade . Thanks,yes I've seen the bright bladed examples.The sellers' description for mine say it has a "blued blade" Here is the entire sellers' description that I copied: You are looking at a WWII Original PAL RH-36 Fighting Knife & Sheath * Nice Example. Fantastic original sheath *BLADE: 6 1/4" long, very sharp *OVERALL LENGTH: 11" *HANDLE: Leather and fiber multi-spacers *FITTINGS: Aluminum *CONDITION: Very-Fine/used, blade is real nice and still retains about 75% of it's original blueing, very solid knife, sheath is solid and really nice BTW,tonight I just got two other knives from the same seller,one a Western Shark,and another Japanese made Vietnam war era fighting knife.I'll post them ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted August 6, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 6, 2013 Nice example. No military edged weapon collection should be without one. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted August 7, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 7, 2013 Later production of these were Parkerized and when somewhat worn may appear to be bluing. I believe all of those purchased / issued by the military were either bright or Parkerized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted August 7, 2013 Nice example. No military edged weapon collection should be without one. Bill Thanks Bill,I'm new to collecting the edged weapons,and I thought I would start with the basics;a Pal 36,Western Shark,both of which I recently acquired,and now I'll be hunting for a Cattaraugus 225Q. Later production of these were Parkerized and when somewhat worn may appear to be bluing. I believe all of those purchased / issued by the military were either bright or Parkerized. Thanks for that info Bayonetman.At the risk of sounding dumb,I have to ask you;does mine look blued or Parkerized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony V Posted August 7, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 7, 2013 Congratulations on a very nice addition to your collection ! Will be looking forward to the other pictures. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted August 7, 2013 Congratulations on a very nice addition to your collection ! Will be looking forward to the other pictures. Tony Thanks Tony.Here is the Western Shark I acquired from the same seller a few days after buying the PAL-36.Again,sellers' pics,but I will post more pics of this one as well when I receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted August 7, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 7, 2013 Another nice one. Be warned, with the second knife you are now hooked. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got da Penny Posted August 7, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 7, 2013 You said a mouthful when you said ** Cattaraugus 225 ** ---------------- Personally my "favorite" over the RH-36 But, finding one without a "Damaged" Leather handle will be the challenge !! Carey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony V Posted August 7, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 7, 2013 Posted 04 August 2013 - 04:36 PM "Hi all, My first post in this category" Sounds like an addiction to me A very nice Western I might add. So many blades to collect, it is a challange and an addiction, just ask my wife Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted August 8, 2013 Congratulations on a very nice addition to your collection ! Will be looking forward to the other pictures. Tony Thank you Tony,I'm posting some new pics tonight. Another nice one. Be warned, with the second knife you are now hooked. Bill Hook,line and sinker Bill You said a mouthful when you said ** Cattaraugus 225 ** ---------------- Personally my "favorite" over the RH-36 But, finding one without a "Damaged" Leather handle will be the challenge !! Carey Yes the "Cat" is one sweet blade,I will try to find one with a decent handle that is still affordable for me! Posted 04 August 2013 - 04:36 PM "Hi all, My first post in this category" Sounds like an addiction to me A very nice Western I might add. So many blades to collect, it is a challange and an addiction, just ask my wife Tony Hahaa,if your wife and mine got together,they would probably tagteam whoop@ss the both of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted August 8, 2013 I received my PAL today,and boy am I pleased with this knife.It is super solid and just feels great in my hand.I'm used to taking photos of patches and badges so go easy on me guys.If there are any other shots that anyone would like to see,maybe a close up or a different angle,please let me know and I will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Marine Posted August 8, 2013 Share #23 Posted August 8, 2013 That is a nice knife, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted August 8, 2013 That is a nice knife, congratulations. Thanks,I'm happy to have it.I came upon it by accident;I was on eBay looking for patches and noticed that the seller had a lot of nice looking knives offered too, so I bid on some and the rest is history.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted August 8, 2013 Share #25 Posted August 8, 2013 Regarding your earlier question. It looks like a Parkerized blade to me. I'm not too sure there is such a thing as a Cattaraugus 225 with an original handle that isn’t scuffed up. So many of them seem to be marked up so similarly that I’ve often wondered if it wasn’t deliberate. I know that others have speculated towards that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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