Found a "U.S" Embossed Pocket Knife Today. Military Issue? WWII? WWI? Any Ideas?

[FreeBirdTim]

Found a "U.S" Embossed Pocket Knife Today. Military Issue? WWII? WWI? Any Ideas?

Found a crusty pocket knife in the woods today. It's 3" long and only 1/4" thick. Looked like the outer wooden handles were rotted off, so I just stuffed it my pocket and didn't really check it out. But when I got home and cleaned it up, I realized it was a very thin knife with "U.S." embossed on the sides. It also has stars going around the outer edges of the sides. Is this some sort of military issue knife? Could be a cool find or maybe it's just junk. Any input would be appreciated.

 

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Wouldn't it just suck if you finally get the blade open...
And you see a mark...
You clean and clean...

Only to see...

CHINA

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Google this...
Camullis folding knife marked US

Very close... great find...

 

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I second the don't try to open it remark. I didn't try to open mine but it did fall apart rather easy after handling it a bit. Do we know who the maker of these was?

The U*S mark is the trademark for Edward Barnes & Sons, first mentioned in reply 92 then again in reply 113 above with photo.

Google this...
Camullis folding knife marked US

Very close... great find...

The Camillus was mentioned previously. It is the folder that was actually issued by the military starting in WW2.