Old ARMY rashin knife

[ppratt]

I found this Aluminum US stamped rashin knife, or Boyscout camping knife. Does anyone know of its age? Heck they may still make them.

 

[homefires]

That is the Newer type.

Photo is of the type used in WWII and Korean War.

Edit: Look what I found! LOL

http://www.history.army.mil/html/museums/messkits/Field_Mess_Gear(upd_Jul09).pdf

 

[GL]

I have one like the second picture, marked US 1953

 

[kayden]

 

[MICHIGANJAY]

Cool !!! It looks like someone was prepaired! Keep it Up!!! J

 

[goldentruth]

I have a fork and Knife combo missing the clip on spoon. I have a spoon alone, all have the US stamp, mine are from WW II. Had since the 60's which I took on the Boyscout camp out. Most Mainly Stainless Steel.

 

[TheGeorgiaCanuck]

That is the Newer type.

Photo is of the type used in WWII and Korean War.

Edit: Look what I found! LOL

http://www.history.army.mil/html/museums/messkits/Field_Mess_Gear(upd_Jul09).pdf

We had one of those in our kitchen drawer growing up. I loved it, it was great for mayonnaise and peanut butter spreading.

 

[lonesomebob]

Somewhere I have my ds's ww1 messkit complete withutinsils wish I had a canteen and cup from then Bob