WWII USAAF & Navy Pilots C-1 Survival Vest Knife
Large US Army Air Force and Navy pilots survival folding knife. Two folding blades including a saw. Stamped UNITED G.R MICH. (United Tool and Machinery from Grand Rapids) on blade's spine. Safety catch under lower bolster. Black plastic checkered grips. Perfect working condition. These knives were part of numerous Air Force and Navy survival kits including the C-1 sustenance vest which has a special compartment designed for this knife.
Folded length 15,4 cm Blade's length 12 cm Saw blade's length 13 cm Unfolded Total length 27 cm
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