Very rare large WW2 era US Navy Marlin Spike Knife by CAMILLUS CUTLERY COMPANY. Designated by Camillus as Pattern 7085 Rosewood, only 38,148 M7085s were manufactured making it one of the toughest finds out of all standard-issue American WW2 knives. This knife type is illustrated on p42 of the U. MILITARY KNIVES; BOOK TWO published in 1973 by MH Cole. Slightly used condition; heavy marlin spike is about 4 /10 cm; the tip in intact; the spring is extended to form a screwdriver on the end of the handle. The blade is about 3-3/4 /9.5 cm; it has been re-sharpened, very sharp still. The tang is stamped CAMILLUS/CUTLERY CO. Original jigged rosewood handle scales with steel bolsters & pins; original steel shackle is intact; the knife is about 5-1/4 / 13.3 cm closed. CAMILLUS CUTLERY rare “M7085 Rosewood” WW2 era American Navy Marlin Spike Knife. CAMILLUS CUTLERY, WW2 era US Navy model M7085 Rosewood marlin spike sailor knife. Very rare large WW2 era US Navy Marlin Spike Knife with 4″ marlin spike, 3-3/4″ blade, and rosewood handle scales, manufactured circa 1942 by CAMILLUS CUTLERY COMPANY – one of the largest contributors of the edged weapons to the US military during the war. As “Pattern 7085 Rosewood”, only 38,148 M7085s were manufactured making it one of the toughest finds out of all standard-issue American WW2 knives. This knife type is illustrated on page 42 of the. MILITARY KNIVES; BOOK TWO. Published in 1973 by M. Cole – a well-established expert and the author of a number of books on the subject of the US military edged weapons (see the book’s scans attached). This specimen is used, but it is in great overall condition for this type. Heavy-duty marlin spike is about 4 / 10 cm long; the tip in intact. Spikes spring is extended to form a screwdriver on the end of the handle. Sheepfoot blade is about 3-3/4 / 9.5 cm long; it has been re-sharpened, it’s very sharp still. The tang is stamped CAMILLUS / CUTLERY CO. Original jigged rosewood handle scales with steel bolsters & pins; original steel shackle is intact. This large knife is about 5-1/4 / 13.3 cm closed (from the end to the tip of a screwdriver). VERY rare these days – today most of the surviving WW-2 era. Sailors marlin spike knives are in private collections & rarely come up for sale. One of the hardest to find US military folders; don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection! The knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way; 100% original condition; these are the actual photos. Thank you for understanding. We always treat our customers with professionalism and respect. We are looking forward to having business with you; you will not be disappointed. We try our best to answer all questions within 24 hours. Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “CAMILLUS CUTLERY, WW2 era US Navy model M7085 Rosewood marlin spike sailor knife” is in sale since Wednesday, January 3, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “pasha_28″ and is located in Upstate New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Camillus