collector Posted July 31, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2014 Is the knife in the ebay sale below one of those copies Camillus made in the 80s and 90s? Font looks different and shallower then the one Greg Robinson had. Thanks, David http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-USN-Mark-2-Fighting-Knife-Blade-Marked-USMC-Camillus-NY-w-Leather-Scabbard-/311019901882?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item486a3b13ba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRE66 Posted July 31, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2014 Its a WWII model that has been painted/stained Black. The remakes didn't have that style of secondary grind that goes over the fuller. Looks reparked to me though. The sheath looks like a stapled WWII production but those can be faked by a decent sheath maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife7knut Posted July 31, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 31, 2014 When I see something on e-Bay that might possibly be questionable the first thing I look at is what other items the seller is offering and his feedback score. This particular seller has almost 1200 military related items currently for sale and over thirty thousand feedbacks.Maybe not a 100% guarantee but a pretty good indicator he has been around for awhile.Just my opinion folks;I don't know the seller or have any interest in the item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 31, 2014 Anybody have one of the remakes so we can see the differences? See this reference too. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/469-usmc-1219c2-pattern-knife-by-camillus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 31, 2014 Just saw one of the repros on Bayonet Points, thanks Gary. The originals have a more 'graceful' blade shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted August 1, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 1, 2014 You should also be aware that at least some of the Camillus reproductions where produced with a longer relief cut for the false edge. At that point you really have to rely on your knowledge of the markings used in the different periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted August 1, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 1, 2014 Its an original thats been re-parkerized as already stated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted August 1, 2014 Yeah, I won't be buying from ebay anyway. I'll stick with the forum. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted August 1, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 1, 2014 It's WWII but as already mentioned it has been re-parkerized. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted August 1, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 1, 2014 Anybody have one of the remakes so we can see the differences? See this reference too. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/469-usmc-1219c2-pattern-knife-by-camillus/ Here is a thread that has one. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/173014-once-again-a-camillus-needs-some-help-to-be-indentified/?hl=%2Bcamillus+%2Busmc&do=findComment&comment=1320315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks again everybody, very interesting topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsellati Posted August 2, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 2, 2014 Given the blade, though WWII era, was reparkerized I am surprised the knife on eBay auction went for the price it did,. For me personally the value/collectibility really takes a hit when some feature of the knife and/or scabbard is non-original. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted August 2, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 2, 2014 I just don't see where the blade has been reparkerized. Handle and scabbard can be darkened by black shoe dye, but look at the blade. Upper and lower edges show a really nice line of white. Blade finish has very little wear, and appears never to have been sharpened. I believe it's in original condition. But will try to compare it with some of my originals. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted August 5, 2014 I just don't see where the blade has been reparkerized. Handle and scabbard can be darkened by black shoe dye, but look at the blade. Upper and lower edges show a really nice line of white. Blade finish has very little wear, and appears never to have been sharpened. I believe it's in original condition. But will try to compare it with some of my originals. SKIP Original condition, but not WW2 vintage, or...? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted August 6, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 6, 2014 It's definitely a WW2 era knife. I usually don't jump into discussions regarding the looks of color tones in finishes based only on pictures as sometimes what they look like in the photo isn't the same as the item when viewed first hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka bar Posted August 6, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 6, 2014 You should also be aware that at least some of the Camillus reproductions where produced with a longer relief cut for the false edge. At that point you really have to rely on your knowledge of the markings used in the different periods. Sactroop, you raise a very good point. I bought a MK2 reproduction several years ago to use as a comparison when looking at suspect blades... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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