BOLO Posted June 29, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 29, 2015 I found a vintage Dacor Diver knife like this at the swap meet yesterday for $5 and was wondering if any of these would have ever been carried by US servicemen , SF , SEALs during the Vietnam War? possibly something that they bought private purchase at the BX I found out these date from the 1960's - 70's so they would have been available during the VN war The knife has a blade length of about 7' inches, and an overall length of 11 & 5/8 inches. It has a metal guard and pommel, and a black handle. One side of the blade has markings measured in inches, and the other side is marked "Solingen Germany Stainless Hand Forged." The handle is marked "Dacor."Overall, it has a hefty, solid feel. since it was marked Solingen Germany Stainless Hand forged, I thought it was worth it for $5 as a utility knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted June 29, 2015 > lightly etched markings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 29, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 29, 2015 Great knife and great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted June 29, 2015 Share #4 Posted June 29, 2015 BOLO, I'll give you $15 for it right now! Great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted June 29, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 29, 2015 BOLO, I'll give you $15 for it right now! Great find! Here we go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted June 29, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 29, 2015 Good looking knife . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted June 30, 2015 Thanks, it will go well with my old SEIKO diver watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted June 30, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 30, 2015 Since the markings are in English, it is probable that it was meant to be sold in the US. I don't believe it was ever an item of issue, but certainly could have been used as a private purchase (PX or Commercial) knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 30, 2015 Share #9 Posted June 30, 2015 Agree with Gary My buddy in grade school had a brother-in-law who was in UDT and served in Viet Nam.In the early 70s all the stuff was in my buddies moms basement.We spent hours digging in boxes and playing with the gear.He had a couple of the stainless dive knives.One had a square tip.Dont recall the names on the blades though...we just liked playing with all the stuff. Love the Watch Bolo.Need to get one someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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