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Dads USN Camillus Pilots Knife
The story here is that Dad ditched in the ocean while attempting a carrier landing and broke the pommel exiting the aircraft. Don't know if the broken pommel came from this or not but I do have the photos of the aircraft "ditching" off the carrier.
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Comment by J.J. Smith III on March 19, 2012 at 0:37
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Thanks folks.
Dad was definatly not a knife collector. He left me with this one, and the Pal RH-36, from his Navy days.
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KnifeMaker Comment by John Leek on March 18, 2012 at 21:38 -
Nice knife. I'm sure you know it but the 6" pilot's survival knife was developed by the Navy in 1957 and shorted in 1962. The sheath is in excellent condition also. Very collectable.
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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on March 18, 2012 at 18:25 -
Great story and knife, that's the most valuable knife you own. Thanks for telling us about it.
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Comment by Jan Carter on March 18, 2012 at 18:19
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This picture makes me smile everytime I come across it JJ. What a wonderful story to go with the items. It must have been something to hear him tell the tale
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Comment by Willie Palm on October 30, 2011 at 22:42
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Great stuff!! Your Dad flew the "HOG"!! AWESOME!!
Great knives and great pics!!
Willie
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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on April 24, 2010 at 16:58 -
!!!! PRICELESS !!!!
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Comment by pat bridge on August 19, 2009 at 8:32
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awesome! great story
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