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Comment by Andy Jordan on May 12, 2019 at 2:29

Appears to be an Ulster Type 2 according to the above illustration.  These were assigned to the 1st Special Forces Division which was a joint US/Canadian endeavor, also known as the "Devil's Brigade", then later were issued to members of the 10th Mountain Snowshoe/Ski Patrol division.  These knives and civilian variations (mostly without the Phillips screwdriver blade) were mass-produced, yet relatively well-made by Ulster before, during and after the war, although but a few were designated for the 10th Mountain Division or 1st Special Forces.  They featured Rogers bone covers and steel liners.  While the stock number illustrated above shows 74-K-75, I happen to have an original cardboard box (pictured) for these knives which features the stock number 74-K-80, along with a number of Type 2 knives that originally came in the box.  Not that wartime equipment supply nomenclature discrepancies surprise me...and to be honest it has been suggested there may have been more than 3 variations which could have carried specific model numbers, although the 3 primary types above seem to demonstrate the most distinct differences among them.  Other variations could have included blade differences within the 3 distinct types.  

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on April 26, 2015 at 17:34

Good one!

Comment by tim payne on April 26, 2015 at 17:03

very nice and unique 5-bld ulster dale!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on April 26, 2015 at 13:37

Not that many w/ the bail stamping.
Big smile !!

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 26, 2015 at 12:50

unique, can opener screw driver, etc....gotta love the Vintage knives with additional Purpose....