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

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Full support my friends 😊

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Thank you!

[@donavantew8278]

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

[@donavantew8278]

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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.

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

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Thank you, sir!

[@chrishall8203]

Did they also use the " deerslayer a.c.a. craftsman USA Blade Black ?

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I'm not sure what you mean. They did not use a cold blue over the Parkerizing, if that is what you mean.

[@Keithrrr]

Thanks for this video. I know the knives are old but can you tell if the swedges were originally sharpened?

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It does appear that the upper edges/swedges were sharpened on all three of my Utica knives. Great question, thanks for asking!

[@ivatrainghiem1180]

I have a utica brand m3 knife

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Very cool! Thanks for watching.

[@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 !

[@dannyjackson2062]

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

[@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.