U.S. Pilot Survival Knife ~ Myth Busting Edition.

Version shown: Modern-day Ontario model 499. Knife Length: 9 5/8" Length of Sheath: 9 7/8" Blade Length: 5" Cross guard Length: 2 1/4" Width of Sheath: 2 3/4" Sharpening Stone Length: Hair under 3" Sharpening Stone Width: 7/8" Sharpening Stone Thickness: 3/8" Handle Length: 4 1/2" Handle Thickness: 1" Blade: 1095 High carbon steel Blade Coating: Zinc phosphate Cutting Edge: 4 1/2" Blade Thickness: 0.17 of an inch Blade grind: Flat Blade Hardness: 50-55 RC Weight: Just under 10 ounces Price ~ Around $60.oo on average. Country of Origin: USA. ***NOTE: The original Camillus knife company was awarded the military contract for producing the Pilot Survival Knife. Originally made with a 6-inch blade, 1961 is when the 5-inch blade version was produced for the U.S. military. All military versions came with the false edge sharpened. Camillus today exists in name only. Its name placed onto various cheaply made Made in China products, made by a 3rd party company. The knife nowadays is made by Ontario (an American knife company).