A Celebration of Liberty

I was trying to think of the best way to celebrate Independence Day on the channel. I settled on American Pocket Knives that served America well during WWII. Like many of the the many who served during the war, these knives began life as humble tools in the civilian world but answered the call when their country called them.
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[@freddavidson8364]

Well done, Tobias. Thank you! God bless America.

[@bdh3949]

Happy Birthday USA! Thanks for putting this together Tobias. I know that delving into military knives is it's own black hole yet you do make showing us your collection a treat of a history lesson.

[@propblast82nd]

I arrived at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery to visit my only son this morning just after sunrise. I was the only one there. When I got to my unit in the 82nd during Vietnam , myself and fellow new arrivals each had one of those automatic paratroopers knives on their bunks . We were looking at them and some guy says I hope you boys last longer than those POS knives. They were total garbage and didn’t last more than a few days before they were all broken. Not sure about this but I think they were made by a company named colonial

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Yeah, those knives had one purpose and one purpose only. Cut the straps on runaway parachute if you were being dragged. And they were the back up in case the quick release failed. I’m guessing you jumping with either T-10s or -1 (dash ones) at that time. Both had pretty reliable quick releases.

[@beaurex4756]

Happy Independence Day, Tobias. Thanks for all the information and entertainment you provide.

[@propblast82nd]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Yes , I was back on the T10 days. Those automatic knives made Rough Ryder seem more like Chris Reeves in reference to quality comparison

[@kathleensmith370]

Love the history of these knives. Some of these knives are as old as I am. Happy 4th

[@Pocket_EDC]

Great presentation, Tobias. I hope you enjoy a happy and safe Independence Day.

[@timschriewer7927]

Another awesome video your historical research on knives is always number one

[@davidkurle5418]

Fantastic video! Hope you have a great 4th, buddy!

[@ericstarr9399]

Excellent history Tobias! Thank you for sharing all of this knowledge!!!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. I'm glad you found the info useful.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome

[@singingtoad]

Thanks for sharing about these historical knives, very cool! 😎👍 Happy Independence Day Tobias! 🙏 Take care my friend and Cheers!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you enjoyed the history lesson.

[@Stans_Collectors_Universe]

Some really neat knives, really like the folding machete. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Funny thing about the folding machete. I almost always slips my mind when I'm showing my folding military knives because it a machete and doesn't really fit the definition of a pocket knife. And every time I go to show my military fixed blades, I go to grab and then put it back because its a folder! LOL

[@stuartharvey2523]

Another excellent "knife chat" with the most knowledgeable Tobias, I tip my cap to you good sir! Traditionally, the Canadian military was very good at supplying their frontline personnel with quality kit items. That included edged tools and weapons. Now, that is no longer the case, some soldiers even have to privately purchase their own helmets! Oh, in my collection resides a pristine surplus Revere Supply Company U.S. Coast Guard Approved Jackknife (with can opener). I believe that my specific example was manufactured by the Utica Cutlery Company. Regardless who the actual maker was, the fit and finish is pretty much flawless!

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

The old mess kit and kfs were outstanding

[@gizmocarr3093]

Wonderful collection of military history of knives! 👍

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks Gizmo! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for dropping by.

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

Great video, thank you, Tobias, hope you had a great Independence Day..

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. At my age, any day on this side of the grass is a great day. Thanks for dropping by.

[@dougwatkins5441]

Happy Independence Day Brother Great Video and God Bless America

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

And a belated happy independence day to you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for dropping by and thanks for be a member of KC.

[@mikeadams2538]

I learned a lot from this video, as with most of your videos. Thanks!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad I could help out and glad you found the video useful. Thanks for dropping by and supporting the channel.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Very interesting. Sweet looking knives. I love the looks of that fish knife. Thank you for sharing with us. Happy 4th of July. God Bless

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The fish knife is one of my favorites. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for dropping by.

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias you are very welcome. Oh yeah i enjoyed it. I never cared for the looks of the toothpicks till i started watching all of you folks showing yours and i had to get one lol. Now i have a vintage Hammer Brand mini Toothpick tang stamped between 1938-1941 and an old Imperial two blade fishknife with a fish as a shield and yellow scales. The tang stamp on it shows between 1956-1988. I love them. Now i want to get more lol. You have a wonderful day brother.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Love the history to the knives

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for dropping by.

[@LeashMechanic]

Another great video, thank you!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by.

[@RandysWSG]

Awesome stuff

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by.

[@anthonyrollins9825]

great vid , love it bless you and yours.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by.

[@danedwards8535]

Most interesting video. Thank you

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Great video n great knives

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for dropping by.

[@RandysWSG]

Happy 4th!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Right back you, only 4 days later! Thanks for dropping by.

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

I had a victorinox tinker and air force survival (ontario or such) because they were available at the px

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

Although, later, we were all issued these Ontario or Camillus pocketknife, and later a gerber multi tool

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I had to purchase my own but then it was peace time for me.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

That tinker was probably a better option that the issued pocket knife (and I like the issued pocket knife!)

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

How can I send you a photo of a unique knife that I have? It is a pocket sized knife with MOP scales and 24 blade slots with 12 on each side. All of the blades are tiny and very similar.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Check my about section on my you tube channel. It has my email address in it. I'm also on Instagram as tobias.gibson but I'm pretty lousy checking messages there.

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Thanks. Now, if I can get the pictures from my phone to the computer, we are good to go.

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I don’t see an about section.