Kingston Folding Utility Knife?

[John Sr.]

8 hours ago, sactroop said:

This might help.

 

 

I don't believe the Western marked knives were ever part of a Government contract.  But they might have been sold on Bases Thru the PX/BX system and/or Navy Stores.

The blades are only marked WESTERN with no date.  That doesn't conform with the MiL-K-818 specification.  The knives are considered to have been produced in 1995-96 time frame.  This is after Camillus bought Western at auction.  Around this time period Camillus also produced MIL-K-818 type knives with the different branches of the US military marked on the scales.  These too may have been available for purchase on Bases, but I haven't confirmed that.  Certainly the above knives were available to the public.

I've talked to many collectors and the opinions on both Schrade and Case are both strong and varied.  I'll leave it to say that they both fit in the "maybe" box.

 

I very much appreciate the help. The dates on Western was a big plus too. 
Thank you sir.

[sactroop]

You're welcome John.  OBTW, every time I hear Sir I keep turning around looking for my Dad.😋