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General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: SoCalAngler on May 18, 2019, 01:26:48 AM

Title: The Other Side Of a Knife
Post by: SoCalAngler on May 18, 2019, 01:26:48 AM
Not to diminish the Kaybar thread or add anything negative, and I fully support out troops past and present but has anyone seen one of these?

I got this from my grandfather about 30 years ago. I use it to hack off tree limbs, weed removal and just about anywhere a machete would be used.

I did a little research on line but really didn't come up with much. From what I found the stamp or markings on where the blade was made come into play.

Anyway here is some pics. If this is out of line in anyway mods please remove this thread.

A Japanese bayonet from WWII with scabbard.
Title: Re: The Other Side Of a Knife
Post by: foakes on May 18, 2019, 01:31:50 AM
Impressive tool.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: The Other Side Of a Knife
Post by: nelz on May 18, 2019, 03:18:05 AM
I'm not a knife collector/enthusiast, but recently have stumbled upon some interesting knives while hunting for collectible reels at the flea market. I've found the website BladeForums.com to be pretty helpful in finding out about my finds.

I think maybe I am taking on a new hobby.  ;D

Title: Re: The Other Side Of a Knife
Post by: Benni3 on May 18, 2019, 03:31:30 AM
Quote from: SoCalAngler on May 18, 2019, 01:26:48 AM
Not to diminish the Kaybar thread or add anything negative, and I fully support out troops past and present but has anyone seen one of these?

I got this from my grandfather about 30 years ago. I use it to hack off tree limbs, weed removal and just about anywhere a machete would be used.

I did a little research on line but really didn't come up with much. From what I found the stamp or markings on where the blade was made come into play.

Anyway here is some pics. If this is out of line in anyway mods please remove this thread.

A Japanese bayonet from WWII with scabbard.

I think the diamond symbol is the city or town it was made in,,,,, :D but the other looks like the eighth air force and that can't be right,,,,,, ;D