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C A T ' S T O N G
U E K N I V E S |
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Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
CT1 |
Cat's
Tongue Type 1 |
Combat
- Canted |
1967 |
001001
- 004102 |
>
2750 |
Forged
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant
1 |
5
Degree Cant |
None |
Cat's
Tongue |
Gray |
RT1,
RT1S |
(a) |
CT1 |
|
CT2 |
Cat's Tongue Type 2 |
Combat |
1967 - 1968 |
003541 - 008584 |
Approx. 5000 |
Forged L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 1 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
See note (b) |
(b) (c) |
CT2 |
|
CT2S |
Cat's Tongue Type 2S |
Sigma |
1968 |
008001 - 008050 |
Approx. 50 |
Forged L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 1 |
None |
SIGMA Acid Etched |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT3S |
(d) (e) |
CT2S |
|
CT3 |
Cat's Tongue Type 3 |
Mark II 20 th. Anniv. Item No. 5740 |
1986 |
XX0001 - XX5000 |
< 5000 |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
5 Degree Cant |
20th. Anniv. Etched |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT7 |
(f) (g) (h) |
CT3 |
|
CT3N |
Cat's Tongue Type 3N |
Mark II WASP #GB5705 |
1986 |
XX3701 - XX4825 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
5 Degree Cant |
No 20th. Anniv. Etch |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
C3 |
(i) |
CT3N |
|
CT4 |
Cat's Tongue Type 4 |
Cutlery Shoppe |
1989 - 1996 |
CS0003 - CS1755 |
Unknown |
440C |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 & 2 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
C3, C3S, C4 |
(j) (k) |
CT4 |
|
CT5 |
Cat's Tongue Type 5 |
Cutlery Shoppe |
1989 - 1996 |
CS0006 - CS1947 |
Unknown |
440C |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Vertical 1 & 2 |
5 Degree Cant |
Some etched
Mark II™ |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
C3, C3S, C4 |
(j) (k) (l) |
CT5 |
|
CT6 |
Cat's Tongue Type 6 |
Cutlery Shoppe |
1992 - 1996 |
CS0461 - CS1802 |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 2 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
C3, C4 |
(j) |
CT6 |
|
CT7 |
Cat's Tongue Type 7 |
Mark II 35 th. Anniv. 1966-2001 |
2001 |
010001 - 011250 |
1250 |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
35th. Anniv. Etched |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT8 |
(m) |
CT7 |
|
CT8 |
Cat's Tongue Type 8 |
Mark II AG Russell Item: 22-07006 |
2002 |
Z00001 - Z00100 |
100 |
154CM |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 3 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT8 |
(n) |
CT8 |
|
CT9 |
Cat's Tongue Type 9 |
70th. Avnniversary Item: 22-01972 |
2009 |
0001 - 1500 |
1500 |
S30V |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 3 |
None |
70th. Anniv. Etched |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT9 |
(o) |
CT9 |
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G O L D H A N D L
E K N I V E S |
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Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade Cant |
Other Markings |
Handle Finish |
Handle Color |
Associated Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
GH1 |
Gold Handle |
Special
Order |
1967 |
002500 - 004000 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 1 |
Canted & No
cant |
None |
Gold Plated
Cat's Tongue |
Gold |
RT1, RT1S, RT2,
RT2S |
(p) |
GH1 |
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G R A Y A R M O R
H I D E K N I V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
GA1 |
Gray
Armorhide Type 1 |
Combat |
1968
- 1972 |
008696
- 022983 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant
1& Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Gray |
RT3,RT4,RT4S
RT5, RT5S |
(q) |
GA1 |
|
GA1I |
Gray
Armorhide Type 1I |
IGS (Inglewood Gun Shop) |
1969 |
IGS00001-
IGS00012 |
Approx.
12 |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant
1 |
10
Degree Cant |
Has
Stamped I.G.S. S/N |
Armorhide |
Gray |
RT5 |
(r) |
GA1I |
|
GA2 |
Gray
Armorhide Type 2 |
Survival |
1971
- 1973 |
019359
- 028367 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
14
TPI |
Slant 1 & 2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Gray |
RT5,
RT5S, PT1 |
(s) |
GA2 |
|
GA3 |
Gray
Armorhide Type 3 |
Survival |
1973
- 1976 |
028401
- 060731 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Gray |
See
Note (t) |
(t)
(u) |
GA3 |
|
GA4 |
Gray
Armorhide Type 4 |
Survival |
1972
- 1976 |
024966
- 046957 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
14
TPI |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Gray |
See
Note (v) |
(v)
(w) |
GA4 |
|
GA5 |
Gray
Armorhide Type 5 |
Survival |
1974
- 1976 |
034113
- 050796 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
12
TPI |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Gray |
PT1,
PT1S, PT2, PT2S |
(w) |
GA5 |
|
GA6 |
Gray
Armorhide Type 6 |
Survival |
1976
- 1977 |
049939
- 062270 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
8
TPI |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Gray |
See
Note (x) |
(x) |
GA6 |
|
GA7 |
Gray
Armorhide Type 7 |
Dive |
???? |
Don't
have Serial #'s |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
14
TPI |
Slant
2 |
None |
Etched
inch scale marks |
Armorhide |
Gray |
D2 |
|
GA7 |
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B L A C K A R M O
R H I D E K N I V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
BA1 |
Black Armorhide Type 1 |
Survival |
1977 - 1981 |
063085 - 109347 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Powder Coated |
Black |
PT5, PT5S, FT1, FT1S |
(u) (y) |
BA1 |
|
BA2 |
Black Armorhide Type 2 |
Survival |
1977 - 1981 |
060869 - 111914 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Powder Coated |
Black |
See Note (z) |
(z) |
BA2 |
|
BA3 |
Black Armorhide Type 3 |
Survival |
1982 - 1994 |
A1783S - L2620S |
Unknown |
440C |
Straight |
None |
Vertical 1 & 2 |
None |
None |
Powder Coated |
Black |
See Note (aa) |
(u)(aa)(bb) (cc)(ff) |
BA3 |
|
BA4 |
Black Armorhide Type 4 |
Survival |
1982 - 1985 |
A1157S - D4272S |
Unknown |
L6/440C |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Powder Coated |
Black |
See Note (ee) |
(bb) (cc) (ee) |
BA4 |
|
BA5 |
Black Armorhide Type 5 |
Survival |
1982 - 1998 |
A1504S - N4121S |
Unknown |
Black 440C |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Vertical 1 & 2 |
None |
Black Coated Blade |
Powder Coated |
Black |
See Note (gg) |
(bb)(cc)(dd) (ff)(gg)(hh) |
BA5 |
|
BA6 |
Black Armorhide Type 6 |
Survival |
1985 - 1998 |
D2349S - N4082S |
Unknown |
440C |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Vertical 1 & 2 |
None |
Mark II Etched |
Powder Coated |
Black |
See Note (ii) |
(dd) (ff) (ii) |
BA6 |
|
BA7 |
Black Armorhide Type 7 |
Cutlery Shoppe |
1995 - 1996 |
CS1579 - CS1620 |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 2 |
None |
None |
Powder Coated |
Black |
C4 |
(jj) |
BA7 |
|
BA8 |
Black Armorhide Type 8 |
Mark II 2002 Limited Edition Item 06993 |
2002 |
A00001 - A01500 |
1500 |
154CM |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Slant 3 |
None |
2002 Ltd. Ed. Etched |
Coated Cat's Tongue |
Black |
RT8 |
(kk) (ll) |
BA8 |
|
BA9 |
Black Armorhide Type 9 |
2008-2020 Versions |
2008 - 2020 |
0987 - 32349 |
Unknown |
420HC |
Straight |
5.6 TPI |
Varies |
None |
Various Code Markings |
Powder Coated |
Black |
C5 |
(mm) |
BA9 |
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O R A N G E A R M
O R H I D E K N I V E S |
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Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
OA1 |
Orange Armorhide Type 1 |
Orange Survival |
1971 |
020644 - 021718 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
14 TPI |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Orange |
RT5, RT5S |
|
OA1 |
|
OA2 |
Orange Armorhide Type 2 |
Orange Survival |
1972 - 1973 |
022111 - 028158 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Orange |
RT5, RT5S |
|
OA2 |
|
OA3 |
Orange Armorhide Type 3 |
Eddie Bauer |
1970 |
Don't have Serial #'s |
Approx. 200 |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
None |
None |
None |
Etched Script Eddie Bauer |
Armorhide |
Orange |
RT6, RT6S |
(nn) |
OA3 |
|
OA4 |
Orange Armorhide Type 4 |
Orange Survival |
1974 |
028766 - 035412 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Orange |
PT1, PT1S |
|
OA4 |
|
OA5 |
Orange Armorhide Type 5 |
Orange Dive |
???? |
Etched "C & B" |
Approx. 25 |
440C |
Narrow Wasp |
14 TPI on 5" of 1 edge |
Etched Slant 2 |
None |
Etched inch scale marks |
Armorhide |
Orange |
D2 or D3 |
|
OA5 |
|
OA6 |
Orange
Armorhide Type 6 |
Orange
Survival |
1975 |
041536 -
041567 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
12 TPI |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Orange |
PT1, PT1S |
|
OA6 |
|
OA7 |
Orange
Armorhide Type 7 |
Orange
Dive |
???? |
Don't have Serial #'s |
Unknown |
440C |
Narrow Wasp |
14
TPI |
Slant 2 |
None |
Etched inch scale marks |
Armorhide |
Orange |
RT5 |
|
OA7 |
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Y E L L O W A R M
O R H I D E D I V E K N I V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
YA1 |
Yellow Armorhide Type 1 |
Yellow Dive |
1970 - 1972 |
Don't have Serial #'s |
Unknown |
440C |
Narrow Wasp |
14 TPI |
Slant 2 |
None |
Etched inch scale marks |
Armorhide |
Yellow |
D1, D2 |
(oo) |
YA1 |
|
YA2 |
Yellow Armorhide Type 2 |
Yellow Dive |
1972 - 1974 |
Don't have Serial #'s |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
14 TPI |
Slant 2 |
None |
Etched inch scale marks |
Armorhide |
Yellow |
D2, D3 |
(oo) |
YA2 |
|
YA3 |
Yellow Armorhide Type 3 |
Yellow Dive |
???? |
Don't have Serial #'s |
Unknown |
440C |
Narrow Wasp |
14 TPI on 5" of 1 edge |
Slant 2 |
None |
Etched inch scale marks |
Armorhide |
Yellow |
D2 or D3 |
(oo) |
YA3 |
|
WS1 |
White Stag Dive Type 1 |
White Stag Yellow Armorhide Dive 1 |
???? |
Don't have Serial #'s |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
None |
None |
Gerber Name |
Armorhide |
Yellow |
None issued with knives |
(pp) |
WS1 |
|
WS2 |
White Stag Dive Type 2 |
White Stag Yellow Armorhide Dive 2 |
???? |
Don't have Serial #'s |
Unknown |
440C |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
None |
None |
Gerber Name & Stainless |
Armorhide |
Yellow |
None issued with knives |
(pp) |
WS2 |
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V I E T N A M T R I B U T
E K N I V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
VT1 |
Vietnam Tribute Type 1 |
U.S. Army |
1982 |
0003 - 2422 |
<2500 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
Etched Scenes |
Armorhide |
Wood Leaf Camo |
Mahogany Box |
(qq) |
VT1 |
|
VT2 |
Vietnam Tribute Type 2 |
U.S. Marine Corps |
1982 |
0063 - 2384 |
<2500 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
Etched Scenes |
Armorhide |
Oak Leaf Camo |
Mahogany Box |
(qq) |
VT2 |
|
VT3 |
Vietnam Tribute Type 3 |
U.S. Navy |
1982 |
0004 - 2384 |
<2500 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
Etched Scenes |
Armorhide |
Gray and OD Green |
Mahogany Box |
(qq) |
VT3 |
|
VT4 |
Vietnam Tribute Type 4 |
U.S. Air Force |
1982 |
0284 - 2045 |
<2500 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
Etched Scenes |
Armorhide |
Greens and Tan |
Mahogany Box |
(qq) |
VT4 |
|
VTBS |
Vietnam Tribute 4 Knife Boxed Set |
1 knife from each of the 4
services. |
1982 |
0063 - 2446 |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
Etched Scenes |
Armorhide |
Various |
Case + Four Wood Boxes |
(qq) |
VTCS |
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P R E S E N T A T I O N K N I
V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
P1 |
Presentation Type 1 |
Presentation Zebrawood |
1977 - 198? |
000179 - 004683 |
<5000 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Zebrawood |
Brown |
P1, P2 |
(rr) |
P1 |
|
P2 |
Presentation Type 2 |
Presentation Sambar Stag |
1977 - 198? |
000288 - 001191 |
<5000 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 & Vert. 1 |
None |
None |
Sambhar Stag |
White / Brown |
P1, P2 |
(ss) (tt) |
P2 |
|
P1S |
Presentation Set MkI&II
w/same s/n |
Presentation Zebrawood |
1977 - 198? |
000046 - 003414 |
<5000 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Walnut |
Brown |
P1 |
(uu) |
PS1 |
|
P R E S I D E N T ' S C O L L
E C T I O N K N I V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
PC1 |
President's Col. Type 1 |
President's Collection Zebrawood |
1977 - 198? |
0035 - 0775 |
<1000 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Zebrawood |
Brown |
Wood Box |
|
PC1 |
|
PC1E |
President's Col. Type 1E |
President's Collection Zebrawood
Engraved |
1977 - 198? |
0085 - 0594 |
<1000 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Zebrawood |
Brown |
Wood Box |
(v v) (ww) |
PC1E |
|
PC2 |
President's Col. Type 2 |
President's Collection Sambhar
Stag |
1977 - 198? |
0054 - 0366 |
<1000 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Sambhar Stag |
White / Brown |
Wood Box |
|
PC2 |
|
PC2E |
President's Col. Type 2E |
President's Collection Sambhar
Stag Engrv. |
1977 - 198? |
0033 - 0993 |
<1000 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Sambhar Stag |
White / Brown |
Wood Box |
(v v) (ww) |
PC2E |
|
C A R V E D I V O R Y K N I V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
|
I1 |
Carved Ivory Type 1 |
Eagle Head |
198? |
E2023S - ?????? |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI & None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Wood and Carved Ivory |
White / Brown |
Wood Box or Wood Plaque |
(xx) |
I1 |
|
I2 |
Carved Ivory Type 2 |
Bear Head |
198? |
????? |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI & None |
Unknown |
None |
None |
Wood and Carved Ivory |
White / Brown |
Wood Box or Wood Plaque |
(xx) |
I2 |
|
I3 |
Carved Ivory Type 3 |
Lion Head |
198? |
????? |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI & None |
Unknown |
None |
None |
Wood and Carved Ivory |
White / Brown |
Wood Box or Wood Plaque |
(xx) |
I3 |
|
I4 |
Carved Ivory Type 4 |
Griffon Head |
198? |
????? |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI & None |
Unknown |
None |
None |
Wood and Carved Ivory |
White / Brown |
Wood Box or Wood Plaque |
(xx) |
I4 |
|
I5 |
Carved Ivory Type 5 |
Alligator |
198? |
????? |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI & None |
Unknown |
None |
None |
Wood and Carved Ivory |
White / Brown |
Wood Box or Wood Plaque |
(xx) |
I5 |
|
IS |
Carved Ivory Set Mark I & Mark II |
Eagle Head |
1986 |
0001-0025 |
25 |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Wood and Carved Ivory |
White / Brown |
Two Wood Cases |
(yy) |
IS |
|
S C R I M S H A W E D I V O R
Y K N I V E S |
|
Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
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CSIP |
Custom Scrimshaw Mark I & II
Pairs |
Scrimshawed Ivory Mark I &
II Pairs |
1981 |
None |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI & None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Scrimshawed Ivory |
White |
Custom Leather Sheaths |
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CSIP |
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O.K.C.A. |
Scrimshawed Ivory Handled Knives |
Oregon Knife Collect. Assoc.
Ivory Knives |
1999 |
M7059S & Others |
5 |
440C |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Scrimshawed Ivory |
Various |
Custom Wood Box |
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O.K.C.A. |
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P R O T O T Y P E K N I V E
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Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade Cant |
Other Markings |
Handle Finish |
Handle Color |
Associated Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
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XKCT |
Prototype Original |
Original Mark II Prototype |
1966 |
000000 |
2-8 |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant 1 |
5 Degree Cant |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT1, RT1S |
(zz) |
XKCT |
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XKTIN |
Prototype Titanium Nitride |
Titanium Nitride Coated Prototype |
1981 - 1982 |
110070 & A1560S |
6 |
TiN Coat L6&440C |
Straight |
None |
Slant 2& Vertical1 |
None |
TiN Coated Gold Color |
Armorhide |
Black |
None |
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XKTIN |
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XK20 |
Prototype 20th. Anniversary |
20th. Anniversary Prototype |
1988 |
B2238T |
1 |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
5 Degree Cant |
20th. Anniv. & Prototype |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT8 (Wrong) |
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XK20 |
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XKFH |
Prototype Flag Handle |
Red/White/Blue Flag
Prototype |
1988 |
I4509S |
1? |
440C |
Straight |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
RT8 (Wrong) |
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XKFH |
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XKLO |
Prototype Letter Opener |
Flat 2/5 Size Letter Opener
Prototype |
???? |
None |
2? |
?? |
Straight |
None |
Gerber Gear |
None |
None |
Blade Handle 1 Piece |
Silver |
None |
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XKLO |
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XKOD |
Prototype OD Green Handle |
OD Green Handle Prototype |
1977 |
051793 |
1? |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
8 TPI |
Slant 2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Green |
PT2 |
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XKOD |
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2 0 1 8 L I M I T E D E D I T I O N K N I F E |
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Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife
Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed
S/N Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade
Cant |
Other
Markings |
Handle
Finish |
Handle
Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
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G1-002 |
Limited Edition |
G1-002 Limited Edition Mark II |
2018 |
1 OF 100 |
100 |
S30V |
Straight |
None |
GERBER |
None |
None |
Custom Cerakote |
Black |
Custom Kydex |
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G1-002 |
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U N U S U A L K N I V E S |
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Knife Code |
Knife Description |
Knife Name |
Years Mfg. |
Observed S/N
Range |
Number Made |
Blade Material |
Blade Shape |
Blade Serration |
Blade Logo |
Blade Cant |
Other Markings |
Handle Finish |
Handle Color |
Associated
Sheaths |
Notes |
Knife Code |
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UK1 |
Unusual Type 1 |
Mark II blade with Mark I handle |
1971& 1983 |
023674 & K4648S |
Unknown |
L6 & 440C |
Varies |
None |
Varies |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
Mark I (Wrong) |
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UK1 |
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UK2 |
Unusual Type 2 |
Black handle w/ full 5 degree
cant |
1982 |
A6501S |
Unknown |
440C |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
5 Degree Cant |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
RT7 (Wrong) |
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UK2 |
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UK3 |
Unusual Type 3 |
No Serial Number |
1982- 1990 |
None |
Unknown |
440C |
Varies |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
None |
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UK3 |
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UK4 |
Unusual Type 4 |
440C Blade with Cat's Tongue
Handle |
1986 |
E0077S & E5601S |
Unknown |
440C |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
Various |
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UK4 |
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UK4E |
Unusual Type 4E |
440C Blade with Cat's Tongue
Handle |
1986 |
E10nnS to E56nnS |
Unknown |
440C |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Vertical 1 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
Various |
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UK4E |
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UK5 |
Unusual Type 5 |
No serial no. or logo; Has 8-10
deg. cant. |
???? |
None |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
None |
8-10 deg. Cant |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
None |
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UK5 |
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UK6 |
Unusual Type 6 |
"EMP SALE" marked
knife |
Varies |
K, L & CS serial no.s |
Unknown |
L6 |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Vertical 2 |
Varies |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
Various |
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UK6 |
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UK7 |
Unusual Type 7 |
Mis-stamped serial number. |
1977- 1981 |
00114X 00245X
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Unknown |
L6 |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
Various |
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UK7 |
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UK8 |
Unusual Type 8 |
2 color tigerstripe painted
handle & shth |
1981 |
109055 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
FT1 |
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UK8 |
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UK9 |
Unusual Type 9 |
"T" serial; Wide wasp;
5 deg. Cant; |
1983 |
B2219T |
Unknown |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
None |
Vertical
1 |
5
Degree Cant |
None |
Armorhide |
Black |
Custom |
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UK9 |
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UK10 |
Unusual Type 10 |
Tan Camo Cord Wrapped Handle |
1977 |
059493 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Straight |
8 TPI |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Cord Wrap |
Tan Camo |
Custom |
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UK10 |
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UK11 |
Unusual Type 11 |
Non-Valid Serial Numbers |
???? |
000536 |
Unknown |
L6 |
Narrow Wasp |
None |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
None |
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UK11 |
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UK12 |
Unusual Type 12 |
Reground Blade |
1968 |
007756 |
1 |
L6 |
Fairbairn-Sykes |
None |
Slant
2 |
None |
None |
Cat's Tongue |
Gray |
RT3 |
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UK12 |
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UK13 |
Unusual Type 13 |
Forged Blade With P&C Tool
Handle |
???? |
None |
1 |
L6 |
Wide Wasp |
None |
None |
None |
None |
P&C Tool Handle |
Clear Plastic |
None |
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UK13 |
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Observed
Serial Number Range: Lower and upper serial numbers of
knives in my collection, viewed on eBay or from other sources. This is
obviously an approximate S/N range. |
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Made: Some totals are well known. However, due to the
overlap of serial numbers for different knife types, other values are
unknown. |
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Serration: TPI = Serrations measured in Teeth Per Inch |
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(a)
Canted (5 Deg. offset) blades were made in the 001001 to 003747 S/N range.
However, they may be found up to about S/N 004188 due to special orders. |
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(b)
Sheaths RT2, RT2S, RT3, RT3S, RT4 and RT4S are found with these knives. Refer
to sheath table for serial ranges. |
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(c)
The "No. Made" quantity doesn’t include the 50 SIGMA knives made in
this year. See the CT2S knife. |
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(d)
Fifty Special Forces Presentation blades are marked in 2 lines on the Gerber
logo side: "SIGMA" - GREEN BERETS / VIETNAM - 1968. |
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(e)
I have noted 4 knives in this serial range that had no trace of any Sigma
etching. This casts doubt about the accuracy of the SIGMA serial range. |
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(f)
In simulated, red velvetene lined, black box with RT7 sheath and numbered,
Pete Gerber signed COA. |
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(g)
Blades etched in 2 lines on the Gerber logo side: Mark II™ / 20th Anniversary 1966 - 1986. |
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(h)
Not all were sold in the black box with leather sheath. An unknown number of
the 5000 were sold later (See note i). |
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(i)
These are 20th. Anniversary knives w/o the blade etch. They were sold later
with Cordura C3 sheaths in the blue & black box with "Mark II
WASP #GB5705" tag. |
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(j)
Total number of CS serial Cutlery Shoppe knives is approx. 1970 knives. The
quanity of each of the 3 types is unknown. |
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(k)
Knives CS0663 - CS0700 were not produced. |
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(l)
Later blades etched on the logo side with Mark II™. Earlier knives are without the etch. |
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(m)
Blades etched in 2 lines on the Gerber logo side: Mark
II™ / 35th Anniversary 1966 - 2001 . |
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(n)
These knives have a Cat's Tongue handle although the COA paper is similar to
the 2002 Limited Edition Mark II and should have a black fused Armorhide
handle. |
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(o)
70th. Anniversary of the Gerber Legendary Blades Company (1939-2009). All
blade marking is laser etched. |
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(p)
Special order on any early knife with a S/N ending in "000". An
unknown number exist. |
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(q)
Handle changed from Cat's Tongue to Gray Armorhide. |
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(r)
Special order with 10 degree cant. Stamped I.G.S. (Inglewood Gun
Shop) above a 5 digit
serial number. |
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(s)
Knife name changed from "Combat" to "Survival". |
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(t)
Sheaths RT5, RT5S, PT1, PT1S, PT2 and PT2S are found with these knives. |
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(u)
These non-serrated knives are scattered across this serial number range. |
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(v)
Sheaths RT5, PT5S, PT1, PT1S, PT2 and PT2S are found with these knives. |
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(w)
There is a large serial number overlap where both the 14 TPI GA4 and 12 TPI
GA5 knives were being manufactured. |
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(x)
Sheaths PT2, PT2S, PT3, PT3S, PT4, PT4S, PT5 and PT5S are found with these
knives. |
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(y)
Handle coating changed from Grey to Black Fused Armorhide as standard. |
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(z)
Sheaths PT3, PT3S, PT5, PT5S, FT1 and FT1S are found with these knives. |
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(aa)
Sheaths FT1, FT2, FT2S, C1, C2, C3, C3S, C4 and C4S are found with these
knives. |
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(bb)
Knives A3012S - A4010 were not produced (999 knives). |
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(cc)
Some of the "A" and "B" letter prefix S/N's were special
order L-6 tool steel blades. Their S/Ns end in "T" for Tool Steel
rather than the standard "S" for Stainless Steel. |
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(dd)
The last Mark II serial number noted is N4121S |
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Sheaths FT1, FT2, FT2S, C1, C2 and C3 are found with these knives. |
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(ff)
G prefix knives were not produced. |
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(gg)
Sheaths FT1, FT1S, FT2, FT2S, C1, C2, C3, C3S, C4 and C4S are found with
these knives. |
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These black coated blade knives are scattered across this serial number range |
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Sheaths FT2,C1, C2, C3, C3S, C4 and C4S are found with these knives. |
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(jj)
An unknown number of the 1996 Cutlery Shoppe knives in the serial range of
CS1579-CS1610 have black fused rather than normal Cat's Tongue handles. |
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(kk)
Blades etched in 2 lines on the Gerber logo side: Mark
II™ 2002 / Limited Edition |
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(ll)
The COA paper seems to indicate the handle is Cat's Tongue that has been
powder coated black ? |
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(mm)
Re-introduced in June 2008 after a 10 year production break. Still being
produced in 2020. |
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(nn)
Knives, sheaths and steels are all marked with the Eddie Bauer cursive-script
name. These knives do not have a serial number or Gerber logo. |
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(oo)
Yellow handled dive knives do not have serial numbers. |
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Previously thought to be prototypes. |
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(qq)
Blades have a 4 digit serial number on the Gerber logo side and are
extensively etched on the opposite side with Vietnam military scenes. |
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(rr)
Unknown number made but possibly 5000 as indicated by serial numbers over
4000. |
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(ss)
Unknown number made. I am unsure if the P2 stag handled knives had their own
S/Ns or were part of 5000 total Presentation Knives. Highest stag S/N
observed is 001172. |
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(tt)
A small batch of P2 knives were made up with alphanumeric serial numbered
blades. Knives A8315S and A8888S were noted. |
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(uu)
Limited Edition Presentation Set. Mark I & Mark II with matching serial
numbers. Both have light brown sheaths and were sold together in separate
white boxes. |
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(v
v) These Mark I / Mark II sets were engraved and signed by master engravers
Barbara Pierce, J. West, George Sherwood, Robert Evans and others. |
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(ww)
The number of engraved sets in each of the 1000 total is unknown but the
majority are found in the Sambar Stag sets. |
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(xx)
Unknown number made by Northwest Arts and Crafts of Seattle, WA. All handles
have a scrimshawed 9 digit Federal Identification Number. |
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(yy)
These 25 Mark I / Mark II sets made by Northwest Arts and Crafts of Seattle,
WA. were gifted to Gerber Board members prior to the Fiskars take-over. |
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(zz)
One reference source states 8 prototypes were made; another states only 2
were made. The location of most of the prototype knives is unknown. |
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(aaa)
Six prototype kives were plated with a gold colored Titanium Nitride finish
by Mr. Alvin Snapper. 3 kept by Gerber, 3 given to Mr. Snapper. |
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(bbb)
Second in the series of Gerber G1 limited edition, high-end knives. |
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