Why are there so few edge weapons listed as Korean War

[capt14k]

I noticed almost all edge weapons listed are WWI, WWII, and Vietnam but few if any are sold as Korean War. Anyone know why this is?

 

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[M422A1]

I would think it would be because most of the weapons used in Korea were left over from WWII.

[militariaone]

I would think it would be because most of the weapons used in Korea were left over from WWII.

 

 

My thoughts exactly.

 

V/r Lance

 

[268th C.A.]

I agree. I have said many times that most anything that is Korean War dated is rarer than we think, 1950-52. Its just over looked....And that goes too include all the M-1 Garand's with Korean War dates that collectors seem too pass over. Looking for WW2 rifle

[capt14k]

I would think it would be because most of the weapons used in Korea were left over from WWII.

I thought about that. I would guess it was left over inventory Unissued that wasn't surplused. So if a knife was made for WWII and not issued til Korea without markings there is no way to really tell?

 

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[capt14k]

I agree. I have said many times that most anything that is Korean War dated is rarer than we think, 1950-52. Its just over looked....And that goes too include all the M-1 Garand's with Korean War dates that collectors seem too pass over. Looking for WW2 rifle 

I agree. I started seeking out Korean War dated items when WWII items went through the roof.

 

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[MattS]

I thought about that. I would guess it was left over inventory Unissued that wasn't surplused. So if a knife was made for WWII and not issued til Korea without markings there is no way to really tell?

 

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No, especially seeing as M-1 bayonets weren't dated after 1943. And even if one was used in WW2, it could have been used again in Korea.

 

This photo was taken in 1951. What year were those M1 bayonets made? No one can tell you, but seeing as most collectors want 'WW2' bayonets, that's how they are described.

[DRE66]

It would appear that the soldier in the foreground has misplaced his bayonet. ?

[Blacksmith]

Looks like the tip of his scabbard is broken off, so maybe not carrying it as not to get poked.

 

It would appear that the soldier in the foreground has misplaced his bayonet. ?

[DRE66]

Not on the end of his M-1 either.

[usmce4]

I hope I'm not going off topic, but re Korean War Items: Aside from weapons, Korean War era ammo is silly cheap vs WWII dated. I've picked up a lot of .50 cal stuff of Korean War era VERY reasonably and .30 cal of that era is plentiful at bargain basement prices.

 

Art

[sactroop]

There was a lot of NOS knives in U.S. inventory from WW2 well into the 1960's and beyond. I've heard good testimony of NOS WW2 1219C2 knives still found in supplies at least as late as the mid 70's in Okinawa. In the early to mid 60's there were lots of WW2 pieces available very cheap at surplus stores through out the country. My older brothers scout knives were such examples. Alas my dad felt I was still a little young for a big fixed blade knife back then.

There are a few reasons why many Korean War Vets consider theirs the forgotten War.

[SKIPH]

Everyone is pretty much in agreement. WW2 equipment was used in the Korean, and even into the Vietnam War. Lots of pictures that verify this. During Korea there were new M1 bayonets made by Utica, and Camillus made a very nice leather handled M4. Also lots of M4s were rebuilt w/ wood and rubber handles, and many M3 trench knives were converted to M4 bayonets. Remember, the US started WW2 basically w/ the same weapons, and equipment used in WW1. I served in the army from 1970-1991, there was WW2 dated equipment used throughout my career. Up in to 1990 7th SFGA was still using WW2 USN MK2s w/ fiber scabbards. When I was in 5th SFGA in the late 70s, we had WW2 dated machetes & scabbards, even recall we had 1950 dated squad stoves. Also mess kits, w/ silverware, and canteen cups were dated to WW2. I can't even remember all the equipment w/ 41-45 dates. Trained w/ a bangelore(sp) torpedo in 1988 that was dated 1945. So the WW2 equipment was around, and used many years after the war. SKIP

[groserm]

I have a nice Korean War Knife. I will see if I can find it and post it.

[Misfit 45]

From a little different angle to this conversation, there are several bayonets that were made just a little too late to have been in the Korean conflict. Yet, they are often presented as Korean War bayonets. Among them were the aforementioned leather handled M4 which was contracted in 1953, and the M5 bayonet which was also contracted in 1953. Since the Korean war was officially ended in July 1953, it is not likely that many, if any, of the "new" bayonets ever made it to combat.

Marv

[sactroop]

Korean War Armistice signed July 27th 1953.

U.S. Army adopts the M5 bayonet on July 30th 1953.

Close!, but the prize goes to the M1 bayonet.

[MattS]

Korean War Armistice signed July 27th 1953.

U.S. Army adopts the M5 bayonet on July 30th 1953.

Close!, but the prize goes to the M1 bayonet.

 

And I would say the time between "Army adopts" and "Army issues" the M5 was a further delay. I think I've read on here that the new M5 didn't see widespread issue until 1954. Either way, the general consensus if that it's a post-KW bayonet.

[Les George]

It would appear that the soldier in the foreground has misplaced his bayonet.

Ain’t war hell?

 

 

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[DRE66]

LOL, it sure is.