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Pogonasong

Pogonasong

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When I was around 6 years old and interested in knives I remember being shown a bayonet at my Grandma's.. I was fascinated by it and every time we visited I would bolt for the drawer I knew it was in and stare at it. My grandma always told me I'd be given the bayonet at some point. Probably the last time I held it was when I was around 12... I haven't visited her as much since as we moved away.. I turned 29 last week and get a text from my dad stating my grandma sent him home with some knives for me... I immediately remembered the bayonet and knew it had to be on it's way.

Low -and-behold It's in my hand again ... It's been a long time coming! I only wish I knew which relative had it issued to them...no one knows. I've done a search and apparently it's actually a desirable bayonet but I'd never sell the thing. I'm looking forward to learning more about the knife and scabbard.

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Now the next is really hitting home.. as I mentioned my dad referenced knives not just a knife... When I caught a glimpse of the red bone my eyes probably looked like saucers as I knew immediately that it was a case. A 64047p that probably could tell some great stories. My grandma comes from a ranching family in eastern washington state and I believe this knife was used on said ranch. Despite damaged edges/cracked pile side covers the blades all have great snap and honestly the thing probably could be restored but I think I like it as and will keep it as is. It is a perfect example of a well made and used tool from men who worked a lot harder than I have ever had to. Thanks for reading!

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The bayonet is very :cool: !
And to have a pocketknife that your Grandpa used is priceless! :thumbsup:

You might want to use some super glue to stabilize the pile side bone where the chip is missing.

Dave
 
Nice story. Very cool. I had a knive blade with a big semicircle gouge like that Spey blade. It happened when I cut into a live wire. :eek:
 
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Edm1 said:
Sweet. I used to collect Garand bayonets. I hope you have a M1 to hold it.
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After some reading learned that this is one of the 10" cut down models from the original 16" model. I can't see a mark though for company who did the modification so maybe this one ended up back at UFH by chance! I didn't know Utica and Pal were one of the contracted outfits. I've had a good time learning tonight! I don't have an M1 but that might (should) have to change hahaha
 
Pogonasong said:
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I only wish I knew which relative had it issued to them...no one knows.
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To help you narrow it down. :)

If you're 29, you're around the same age as my grand daughter.
My grand father (my grand daughter's great-great grand father) was the right age (18 to 35) to have served in WW2.
Therefore, I'd guess the bayonet was issued either to your great-great grand father, or possibly one of his brothers (your great-great-great uncle).
My grandfather's job was "more important to the war effort" in 1941, than him going over to fight. The military didn't allow him to join up/enlist to fight in WW2. However, at least one of his brothers (one or more of my great uncles) did serve during the war.
(Grandpa was a scientist/researcher involved in food and food production for one of the seed companies. I don't remember which one, but I know it wasn't Monsanto. They were never in our town.)

I don't know (never did) which of his brothers fought in WW2, what theater(s) (European, Pacific, or African) they fought in, or what branch/branches of the military they were in.
 
Those are wonderful mementos from your past family members, and I appreciate that you want to keep the Case knife in it's current condition.
 
What a great story, and thank you for sharing pictures of these treasured pieces of your family's past. I hope they'll continue to bring you many years of joy and pride of ownership!
 
Pogonasong said:
When I was around 6 years old and interested in knives I remember being shown a bayonet at my Grandma's.. I was fascinated by it and every time we visited I would bolt for the drawer I knew it was in and stare at it. My grandma always told me I'd be given the bayonet at some point. Probably the last time I held it was when I was around 12... I haven't visited her as much since as we moved away.. I turned 29 last week and get a text from my dad stating my grandma sent him home with some knives for me... I immediately remembered the bayonet and knew it had to be on it's way.

Low -and-behold It's in my hand again ... It's been a long time coming! I only wish I knew which relative had it issued to them...no one knows. I've done a search and apparently it's actually a desirable bayonet but I'd never sell the thing. I'm looking forward to learning more about the knife and scabbard.

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Now the next is really hitting home.. as I mentioned my dad referenced knives not just a knife... When I caught a glimpse of the red bone my eyes probably looked like saucers as I knew immediately that it was a case. A 64047p that probably could tell some great stories. My grandma comes from a ranching family in eastern washington state and I believe this knife was used on said ranch. Despite damaged edges/cracked pile side covers the blades all have great snap and honestly the thing probably could be restored but I think I like it as and will keep it as is. It is a perfect example of a well made and used tool from men who worked a lot harder than I have ever had to. Thanks for reading!

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What a wonderful gift from your Grandma!
At 70 years old I still remember things that were my Grandpa's that I wish I ended up with. He fought in WWI in France. The things I do have are some of my most treasured.
 
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