Offered for sale is an original Camillus Jet Pilot’s Survival Knife (JPSK), a highly collectible piece of U.S. military equipment dated 2-1976. This knife was manufactured by Camillus Cutlery Company and issued for use by U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircrews.
The “2-1976” date stamp, typically found on the butt of the pommel, indicates production in February 1976, placing this knife firmly in the late Vietnam War / Cold War period—an important detail for collectors seeking historically verified examples.
Key Features:
5-inch saw-back blade crafted from 1095 carbon steel
Saw-back spine designed for emergency cutting through aircraft aluminum fuselage
Stacked leather handle with steel handguard
Threaded pommel, correct for the era
Original leather sheath with aluminum reinforcing plate
Honing stone included, retained in the sheath pouch
Condition:
This knife is in overall very nice vintage condition, showing appropriate age and use consistent with military issue. The presence of the original sheath and honing stone significantly enhances both its display value and collectibility.
A desirable and authentic military survival knife, this Camillus example is ideal for collectors of U.S. military gear, aviation history, or Cold War–era artifacts. A solid, well-dated piece from one of the most respected American knife manufacturers.
+$5 shipping to the lower 48 states
Offered for sale is an original Camillus Jet Pilot’s Survival Knife (JPSK), a highly collectible piece of U.S. military equipment dated 2-1976. This knife was manufactured by Camillus Cutlery Company and issued for use by U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircrews.
The “2-1976” date stamp, typically found on the butt of the pommel, indicates production in February 1976, placing this knife firmly in the late Vietnam War / Cold War period—an important detail for collectors seeking historically verified examples.
Key Features:
5-inch saw-back blade crafted from 1095 carbon steel
Saw-back spine designed for emergency cutting through aircraft aluminum fuselage
Stacked leather handle with steel handguard
Threaded pommel, correct for the era
Original leather sheath with aluminum reinforcing plate
Honing stone included, retained in the sheath pouch
Condition:
This knife is in overall very nice vintage condition, showing appropriate age and use consistent with military issue. The presence of the original sheath and honing stone significantly enhances both its display value and collectibility.
A desirable and authentic military survival knife, this Camillus example is ideal for collectors of U.S. military gear, aviation history, or Cold War–era artifacts. A solid, well-dated piece from one of the most respected American knife manufacturers.
+$5 shipping to the lower 48 states