These pieces are in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Survival knife is present and detailed with all necessary nomenclature .Items remain in a Good State and have been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Blade remains exceptionally sharp - must be handled with care/ caution. Leather Scabbard is complete with press Stud retainer. Original whet-stone is present. Handle and cross-guard are secure.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED CONDITIONS
PIECE IS A PRIVATE PURCHASE ITEM - AS INTENDED FOR USE IN COMBAT CONDITIONS. NOT STATE ISSUE.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ APPLICATION
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ORIGIN : Private Purchase- SADF ( South African Defence Force)
COMPOSITION : Steel / Leather / Alloy
YEAR: 1989 / 1990
TYPE: Military Grade Survival Knife w/ Scabbard.
ISSUE: Ontario 3-11 Pilot's Knife ( NOM 7062)
TOTAL : 3 x Pcs
1 x Survival Knife
1 x Leather Scabbard( Aluminium Reinforcement Plate)
1 x Whet-stone.
DIMENSIONS: 27 cm - Length.
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An EXCELLENT example of Border War, 1980s Private Purchase SADF 44 Parachute Brigade Ontario 3-11 Survival Knife w/ Leather Scabbard. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with detailed half-serrated Blade , featuring an exceptionally sharp edge and clip point. All nomenclature present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Leather stack handle is complete & secured well to cross guard. Pommel features Ontario markings. All press Studs are functional and retention strap is intact. Aluminium reinforcing Plate is attached to Scabbard ( later discontinued in the 1990s).
This piece was a private purchase item - not State Issue , and utilised by a former member of 44 Parachute Brigade from 1989 - 1992. The item has been subject to minimal usage and displays well in terms of overall condition. Ontario knives are renown for their quality and durable nature - belonging to the Camillus knife manufacturing company in the United States of America.
The ideal addition to any SADF/ SWATF Border War Era Private Purchase Knife collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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