Utica Cut Co Combat Knives of the Vietnam era: MIL K 20227

In this video we will look at the first post-WW2 Mk2 knives made for the US Department of Defense. Utica Cutlery is a very old, well established company that has produced knives and razors since 1910 in the United States. This video will demonstrate the relatively short period of production of the Knife, Combat, MIL-K-20227 and how it was part of the most important changes in the acquisition process of combat knifes by the US Military post World War 2.

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Your knowledge of this model is amazing brother. Thank you so much for sharing this history with us. I can tell you have a real passion for military cutlery 👍🏻🇺🇸

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Thanks again, yes, passion is a better word than sickness! LOL

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Awesome trifecta my friend. Your collection is amazing brother 👍🏻🇺🇸

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Thank you, sir!

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Full support my friends 😊

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Thank you!

Good info. I have a black Utica and an "oxblood" version too. Still hunting a brown '61.

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If you check out the Militaria Shows, like the Richmond Gun show and the "Show of Shows" you stand a good chance. Also, just keep your eyes peeled on on-line auctions like ebay. Sometimes you can find a good knife at a good price.

[@dannyjackson2062]

yes i learned something the black coating on knife & sheath,..i dont like light brown or shining blades ,,

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I'm glad it was useful! Thanks for watching @dannyjackson2062 !

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@@FreeAmericaChannel I seen were blown & blade was shine ..i always wondered when they changed to black

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I have a utica brand m3 knife

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Very cool! Thanks for watching.

[@TravisMcKnight-lk7gg]

McNamara what's a smart guy , but did some stupid stuff too. It makes sense to keep your military production tight and unified , but takes away from innovation .

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I fully understand the reasons for consolidating procurement procedures and for allowing all services access to the consolidated catalog, I just wish we could have retained service specific markings. To this day the USMC is the only service that routinely issues these knives to combat troops.