Link for info on a PAL c35 USN Mk I knife?

[jjrothWA]

Friend cleaning out deceased relative house found it and looking for information.

Was helping him coule weeks ago, and the lucky dog found a PRISTINE M4! :eek:

[thorin6]

I don't know of any link to a web site that covers the USN Mark 1 knife. The Navy contracted with multiple companies to provide 5-inch blade knives with USN and MK 1 markings. PAL produced their RH35 knife for the Navy until the Navy began procuring the Mark 2. PAL got another contract and provided their RH37 knife with a 6-7/8 inch blade to the Navy.
There are over 50 variations of the Mark 1; the Navy apparently was not too overly demanding on the knives meeting the specifications. The best references for USN Mark 1 knives is Coles Book 3 and 4, but they are out of print and getting very pricey.

[jjrothWA]

Tango Yankee!