Pawn Shop Knife Haul: Rare Vintage Finds From Albany, GA!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ม.ค. 2024
- Welcome to my channel! In this exciting video, I'll be sharing my recent knife haul adventure, where I scoured various pawn shops in Albany, GA, unearthing some true gems. Join me as I delve into the world of vintage knives and stay tuned for an exciting giveaway!
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P.O. Box 572
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First up, I stumbled upon a remarkable find - an old two-bladed USA Camillus knife manufactured between 1946 and 1950. Its exquisite craftsmanship and rich history make it a true collector's item. Next in line was a USA Gerber 625, known for its exceptional quality and durability. It's always a thrill to discover such sought-after American-made knives!
But the surprises didn't end there. Among my discoveries was a USA Schrade 47OT, showcasing the timeless design and superior performance that Schrade is renowned for. And to top it all off, I stumbled upon an exceptional 1967 Camillus Vietnam Era US Air Force Pilot Survival's Knife. This rare piece of history is a testament to the resilience of our brave pilots. Lastly, the pawn shop even threw in a J. Marttiini fillet knife made in Finland - a superb addition to any angler's arsenal.
In this video, I'll delve into the unique features, history, and significance behind each knife, giving you an insider's look into the world of vintage blades. You won't want to miss the details and stories I share!
As an expression of gratitude to my amazing subscribers, I will be hosting an exciting giveaway. One lucky viewer will have the chance to win a Baofeng UV 5R HAM Radio! It's just a small token of appreciation for your support!
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Thank you for watching, and I can't wait to share more with you in future videos. Stay tuned for more epic knife hauls, rare vintage finds, educational content, and amazing giveaways!
I have always loved your work on knives. I am 13 years old and I fixed a old case trapper and I learn it from you keep up the good work and thank you for your service
Thank you!! Keep at it! It’s fun. Thanks for watching!!
On your Camillus pilot’s knife, the two holes on hand guard are so you can tie it to a pole to make a spear with it.
Trusty baofeng I started listening to the weather on mine while I work on knives so I can be like the doc 🙂👍🏻
LOL!! Awesome!
Very nice whoever wins that radio is very lucky, great knives
Thank you!!
Good morning Kevin,
The USAF survival knife is a great find. I was told by a old flyer the two holes allowed for lashing the knife to a stick for a spear application. Using boot laces or similar, you could synch it down good.
Enjoy your videos!
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this!!
Saving lives by saving knives. You did not overpay. Cheers DOC!
Thank you!!
My wife used to have family in Albany.
Camillus and Ontario both made USAF Survival knifes. Camillus marked the base of the blade, Ontario marked the nut. I had an Ontario from 1987 on my LBE for most of the late 80s and early 90s. I've got a nearly new Ontario from the 70s, and one of the Nomex MOLLE sheathes. It's for the Aircrew Vest, it's basic leather sheath with no stone pocket sewn into a nomex pocket. They are knives that don't excel at any specific tasks, but rather work well in a broad range of tasks.
That Martini knife was an excellent find!
You can buy those short fillet knives new for about $25
Nice!
Thank you!!
I still have that my Camillus from Bragg in early 70
That’s Awesome!!
on the air force knife add orings in the groves of the handles better grip
👍keep up the good work
Great find! AFSK Air Force Survival Knife made in 1967. Welcome to the AFSK club! I have a collection myself. I'm glad you are leaving the patina on it, that's what I do as well. As far as the grooves on the blade, I've heard a couple of explanations and am not sure which one is correct. The holes in the guard are for lashing. Great video! : )
The holes onthe airforce knife is for lashing it to a stick to turn it into a spear, a feature retained to this day in the gerber airforce survival knives
I think Tobias said they’re lashing holes to make a spear out of it
Great haul
Thank you!!
That pilot knife is awesome. I have the ontario knife version.
Good deals 👌🏻 😊
Touching up my Marttiini right now. Very happy with them. Buck are my every day.
Great finds, Kevin. Yeah, the 2 holes are to tie it to something to make a spear or lance-type weapon. That should clean up beautifully.
That's good haul I love that survival knife. I don't know I read something where the hex pomal fits in an oar to make spear not sure how true tho
Ya saved the best for last, lol.
Your pilot's knife is awesome, try some Obenoff's leather condioner on that sheath after ya clean it.
Your partner got a sweet deal on the E-tool, I like finding stuff I can use for everyday use.
You didn't pay too much, ya paid what it took to get them home, cleaned up and appreciated.
Thank you!!
Good Morning, I Always Enjoy Watching Your Videos. Thank You For Sharing Your Knowledge.
Thank you!!
Very quickly becoming g the best TH-cam channel to relax to. Thank you for your regular uploads
Thank you!!
I like these videos keep it up
Thank you!!
Awesome videos and no you didn't pay to much remember it's your money and your time alot of the time the knives you find are rare and hard to find so you gotta buy it while it's there or miss out ignore the negativity you did good God bless you for what you do and thanks for your military service
Thank you!!
I was security Police in the AF. My first base was Minot ND. The pilots used to keep their survival vests slung over the chairs in the B52 cockpits but pieces of the vest or the whole vest would turn up missing. I never did find one. lol
Man, that Gerber knife fit down in that Gerber sheath or pouch just like it came with it. That was awesome the way they just fit after you bought them separately. Stay safe. Cheers.😊
I got a USAF for 20 dollars
I’ve been wanting a baofang. I have a grundig shortwave and I still use a scanner.
I use too have a gerber like that that I found under the seat of a car at my dad's car dealership and I don't have it anymore so this summer I'm hitting fleamarkets and maybe I'll find one
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I seent your radio in your videos and wondered what it was, thanks for this, I will order one real soon!
Thank you!!
The Camillus was a great find. I have the Ontario version and love it.
Sent your way by 2nd Chance George.
Awesome!! Welcome Aboard!! Love his Channel!!
/that filet knife is Marttini , brand from Finland GREAT KNIFE, and holes on survival knife is for ropes that you can make spear
Awesome!! Thank you for sharing this!
The "blood groove" is really just a way to lighten the weight of the knife. I have a knockoff version of this knife and love it! Great find!
It's also for strength/rigidity of the blade.
yeah its called the fuller..used to widen a blade without making it heavier or weaker
My dad and I found a fillet knife like that at a local pond
That’s awesome!!
I got one of those filet knives at Walmart years ago. I still have it. I didn't know it was special.
They’re not all that special. I just like them for some reason. LOL
I had a Camilus fixed blade like that when I was a kid
I picked up a Camillus’ pilot survival knife 3 weeks ago in a Pawn as well. Mine has the Camillus’ stamp on the Blade-made from 1961-Jan 66’ beautiful condition-$70. The Parkerizing’ is 90% and leather perfect. Everything tight. They’re cool knives. Often pawn shops prices a rediculous. Good video 👍
Thank you!! Thanks for sharing this!!
Great finds I like that Gerber stay sharp Kevin
Nice finds…..That survival knife is a real beauty and worth the 75 bucks👍🏻
Thank you!! I think so too!
Hey Kevin, the two holes in the hand guard are for securing it to a stick or rod to make a Speer or something of the like. As always great content!!!! Greetings from the Great Lakes state!!!!
Awesome! Thanks for the support from way up North!!
You always get great knives kevin thanks so much
Thank you!!
I never really studied tang stamps alot . learned something here .about um . I'm going to start checking my tang stamps out .
Awesome!! Thank you!
Some nice pick ups. Looks like you always have fun on your adventures. Live Long Prosper and Collect Your Own Way!
Those are some really great finds.
Plus another great video as well.
Thank you!
I have a USAF pilot survival knife since 1983. It's a camillus also and it's a great knife. I used it as part of my LBE or Webgear for 12 years and it is still going strong! I was told by a Huey pilot that the holes were for lashing it to a limb to make a spear. I've used them for a forward lanyard when I was chopping stuff etc. another great video!!
Thank you for sharing this!!
Those holes are for attaching to a stick to make a spear. Could also be for a lanyard .
Se ding photo of literature to your email.
I saw it and thank you!! I’ll be sharing it when I clean the knife up.
Just a guess, the holes on the pilot knife are to secure it for jump protocol.
Some nice finds especially the Camillus Pilot Survival knife.
Thank you!!
73.
Nice finds. It’s always nice to see what you come home with. 👍
Thank you!!
Great haul Doc.
Thank you!!
Awesome haul....Good stuff....
Thank you!!
the holes are for a lanyard, can also be used to make a spear. that's what I was always told. You can find copies of the survival knives but originals are way over $75
Thanks for sharing this!!
Nice finds! Keep having fun!
Thank you!!
I’ve got one of those filet knifes it’s a short one like you seen I gave 10 for it at a flea market couldn’t pass it up for that
Awesome!!
Got the ontario 499 version of that camillius the two holes iv herd are for attaching to a spear or putting a lanyard through to wrap around your hand so you don't drop it also the blood groove is called a fuller either stamped in the blade for strength and to reduce weight also with the marttini Rapala they make a shorter stouter one for hunting that's thicker and not a fillett knife
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this!
You always find the best stuff
Thank you!!
Great buys on all of the knives but the survival knife is a treasure. I find that value depends on the buyer, if you love it and feel like it's a value then it is. Looking forward to the clean up. Btw I find myself looking for sheaths now as well. Love all of your videos brother!
LOL!! Thank you!!
I have the same Camillus survival knife but mine is stamped on the tang camillus ny. Cant seem to figure out the date on it. I’m glad you picked it up, excited to see what you do with yours!! 🔪
Thank you!!
Doc, have you ever found any interesting vintage Japanese pocket knives? I know they were popular in the US for a while after WW2 especially around the 1960s.
No. I usually don’t buy a Japanese Knife unless it’s a Spyderco SEKI-City.
Seems fair to me if you know about the knife and the shape it’s in your winning
when you record these pawn shop finds on aire force knife
Just baught old timer 1560t.with sheath .? what's a good price.
I found one of those before. A short blade and they were made for skinning game. I think I paid $5 for it, but mine was rusty. It has the original sheath. If it’s clean and not banged up to bad and all depends on the age…older the better!! I’d say $15-$30.
Gerber gator? Early 90s?
Give them a few weeks and then they might sell you that J. Marttiini for $20.
hole they re here for make spear with an shaft and wire
Thank you!
Great gifts ❗ I have a few of them HT's 73's de KM4RFP
I missed first dibs on the short... but I have an exact copy of the blue knife in that vid... except mine is stag and was actually purchased in Germany.. if I'm not mistaken stag was illegal here by then...
Thank you!!
@The Knife Doctor That Camillus. Can I just have it? Not money, no trade. Just have it. 🥹 You done good mate.
Keep it up, your my favourite YT.
Great find Kevin ! At first I wondered why you snapped it up so fast for that price! But now, as Paul Harvey used to say: ‘and now you know the rest of the story’ (or something like that)(I miss hearing his voice on the radio). yep great fine on the Vietnam era pilot survival knife.
Anyways, I did not know about that extra length on the older pilot survival knives … but have read about the camillus unmarked years first versions. Now that one would be exciting to find!
I do check for reference what knives have ‘sold for ‘ on the bay to help with a realistic worth on knives ( With awareness to, a bidding war or nobody was looking great buy).
I have found a great information source with the Blade Forums website especially with the Camillus and Schrade collectors section!
I thought I knew a fair amount from visits to the annual blade show here in Atlanta (talking with the folks who worked at /with Camillus and people who knew folks in the knife industry ( Fridays and Sundays were great times to just chat with those folks. It wasn’t as busy as Saturday ).
But I found what very little I knew when I went down the Rabbit hole of knife forums.
Designers / workers often chime in to chats with background or stats on production on this site…
I would like to add :anybody that would be interested in other leather handled knives. Be cautious on inside of the handle corrosion I have stayed away from suspected used rusty stacked leatherhandled and preferred if I had a choice between the two ;I prefer synthetic or wood handles . This one looked in good shape overall and I would’ve bought it too… but just a little heads up.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! God Bless!!
Appears we have a couple of Ham Operators here.👍👏🎙 de W4KVW