Colonial US Navy Mark 1 Combat Utility Knife Re-Introduction Mint

Description: The knife description, below, is from the Colonial web page. This knife is new, never carried, used or sharpened. It has no box or papers. Email questions. No shipping outside the USA. Please see my other auctions and combine shipping. U.S. NAVY GENERAL PURPOSE DECK KNIFE Colonial Knife Corporation is manufacturing the Mark 1 U.S. Navy general purpose deck knife and using the same process and materials as during WWII. The Colonial Mark 1 general-purpose deck knife has a black polymer molded handle trademarked as Tenite™, this is the exact handle material used on the WWII U.S. Navy Mark 1 knife, another unique feature is the non-reflective Parkerized coating on the blade it is the same exact coating as used on the Colonial Knife WWII Mark 1 Navy Knife, the blade is high carbon steel 1075, the same blade steel as the WWII U.S. Navy Mark 1 general-purpose deck knife. The sheath for the U.S. Navy Mark 1 is manufactured in Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S.A. and made from high-grade natural leather embossed with U.S.N. In the early days, sailors would carry sheathed knives that they brought from home. In 1941, the U.S. Navy decided that a standard knife should be given to each sailor. Colonial Knife was commissioned by the U.S. Government to make hundreds of thousands of Mark 1 U.S. Navy Deck Knives with a molded handle. The Colonial Knife Mark 1 U.S Navy knife, designed as a general-purpose deck knife is not just for the collector or the reenactor but for everyone looking for the perfect carry knife, weighing only 4.7 ounces, the size and well-balanced weight makes this a comfortable everyday carry, the blade, sharp right out of the package is a high carbon 1075 steel, blade Rockwell hardness is between 58-60 C, the same material and Rockwell hardness as required by the Department of Defense (D.O.D.) during WWII, the D.O.D. also required the Mark 1 knives to have a non-reflective finish called Parkerized with a High Carbon steel, High Carbon Steel stays sharp longer with the minimum effort to restore the edge, the Department of Defense required the blade to have Parkerized coating because the powder coating used on today's blades was not yet invented, PLEASE keep in mind that, unlike stainless steel, high carbon will rust, the parkerized coating was used only to ensure the blade did not reflect, the Parkerized coating does not offer rustproofing, depending on the use of the blade, it may require a lite coating of oil, blade length of the Colonial Mark 1 is 5 1/8-inches, the overall length is 10-1/4-inches. SPECIFICATIONS Overall length: 10 5/4-inches Blade length: 5 1/8-inches Blade thickness: .125 Handle Material: Molded Tenite™ Weight: 4 .7-ounces Blade Finish: Parkerized non-reflective Blade material: 1075 High carbon Steel Sheath. Manufactured in Dedham, Ma. U.S.A. Mark 1 U.S. Navy general purpose deck knife manufactured in Rhode Island U.S.A. Lifetime warranty packaged either in a wood presentation box or paper box Introducing the Colonial US Navy Mark 1 Combat Utility Knife, a must-have for any knife enthusiast. This modern fixed blade knife is a perfect addition to your collection, with its sleek design and high-quality construction. The knife is made by Colonial, a trusted brand in the industry, and is designed to meet the needs of the US Navy. This combat knife is perfect for everyday use, with its durable construction and easy-to-use design. The knife features a fixed blade, making it a great choice for collectors and everyday users alike. Whether you're using it for camping, fishing, or just everyday tasks, the Colonial US Navy Mark 1 Combat Utility Knife is sure to impress.

Price: 99.95 USD

Location: Florence, Alabama

End Time: 2024-12-04T22:42:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.5 USD