April 26, 201214 yr #26 Regarding the picture in Post #19 are those Camillus versions of the MK II's? When it comes to the thick pommel KA-BAR with the threaded tang would it be more correctly called staking or peening? Or am I just picking hairs off the nits? :pinch: Sac Both are Cammillius MK2s and both in the USN marked Scabbards. As for the terminology I will leave that to the more edjumacated members here........
April 26, 201214 yr #27 I'm going to try to win the 2nd one. wish me luck! GO FOR IT!!!!!!! Believe me one will lead to another :pinch:
April 27, 201214 yr Author #28 GO FOR IT!!!!!!! Believe me one will lead to another :pinch: Outbid by $10
April 27, 201214 yr #29 Outbid by $10 Hang in there! You will continue to learn more about the knife, and will be better prepared next time!! :thumbsup:
April 28, 201214 yr #33 Regarding the picture in Post #19 are those Camillus versions of the MK II's? When it comes to the thick pommel KA-BAR with the threaded tang would it be more correctly called staking or peening? Or am I just picking hairs off the nits? :pinch: There is definitely a considerable technical difference between "staking" and "peening". "Staking" involves the use of a center-punch, striking it at the point where the threads of the nut, meet the threads of the tang (or bolt threads). Can be done one, or more times in the circumference of threads, to secure. It is basically a purely mechanical means of what can be similarly accomplished with the proper grade of commercial "Lock-Tite". "Peening" involves striking the slightly projected (proud) bolt or tang, [most-usually] directly with a hammer*, and 'mushrooming' (peening) the exposed section of metal, to create a firm retention. *[This is one particular use of a "ball-peen" hammer, of which refers to the shape of the head opposite of the 'regular' hammer pall (face). There are also varieties of "cross-peen", and several other, specialty hammers. Of course, with a 'purely' tanged pommel, we are familiar with the 'star-bursts' that a specialty peening tool can create.] With the nature of the threaded-nut-tang on this knife, it is possible to utilize both "stake" and "peen" techniques, to secure the pommel. The MKII on the right (photo above) appears to illustrate both staked and peened. Note 'nice guy?? [Ha! ...software-edited-out] PRI-C-K-punch' (P.C., anyhow, AKA: center-punch) marks @ photo 1100 and 1200 (next to thread); peening is also apparent. The apparent 'split' to the nut, is designed to receive a fitted "spanner-wrench", for tightening it. Kind Regards, Don.
April 30, 201214 yr Author #34 found this one is it any good? http://www.ebay.com/itm/230780685117?ssPag...984.m1438.l2649 neil
April 30, 201214 yr #35 Looks WW2 to me with a screw on/peened pommel. Can't really determine overall condition from the pictures. You should factor in the absence of an original sheath as well when determining what your willing to pay.
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