What a presentation, You must be ecstatic about exploring the fine collection of the museum.
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
I spend about 20 hours a week working on collections. I learn something new every day as I research artifacts. A donor gave us what he identified as an 1880s rifle sling. Stamped Rock Island Arsenal 1907 so I knew it was military but couldn't match it with anything. After several hours, the lights went on. What if it's NOT a rifle sling? Sure enough, it turned out to be a carrying strap for the 1874 haversack which remained in use into the 29th Century.
@Qigate
Жыл бұрын
Love it, Sir! You may "geek-out" all you want. I look forward to Firearms Fridays.
@DF4Trap
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you for sharing.
@harrisonmantooth7363
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Evan for sharing another informative video with us this morning. Those knives are very unique. That U.S. Airforce Survival knife was a common article at the military surplus stores back in the early 1960. I remember seeing some when I when I would visit these stores. Wish I could step back in time and buy some of them. Again, thanks. Stan
@AnAmericanFather
8 күн бұрын
The holes in the guard of the Aircraft Survival knife were never meant to make a spear with which to hunt… They were meant for the same purpose they are today: If your chute or your gear is stuck somewhere you can’t reach, you lash it to a branch & use the tool to free your things.
@dcdude81
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! As an avid knife collector, I’d like to see more knives
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
I will try to put together a video or two to address your interest. We have an interesting group of Asian knives, many from the Philippines. I researched the collection a few months ago and was glad to be done with them. They are interesting weapons but lack a Wyoming connection.
@RexApplegate
Жыл бұрын
My great uncle on his way home from the Korean War stopped at the PI's and got a hand made aluminum handled knife, kinda sorta a bowie stiletto hybrid with a casted on aluminum handle and hand engraving. He used it as a letter opener for 50 years until I inherited it. It is certainly a prized possession and an international piece of artistic history. Knives have always been items of the world market and war trophies. Besides perhaps limited space, I don't think you guys need to offer any excuses for keeping and displaying foreign knives in your collection.
@RexApplegate
Жыл бұрын
My great uncle on his way home from the Korean War stopped at the PI's and got a hand made aluminum handled knife, kinda sorta a bowie stiletto hybrid with a casted on aluminum handle and hand engraving. He used it as a letter opener for 50 years until I inherited it. It is certainly a prized possession and an international piece of artistic history. Knives have always been items of the world market and war trophies. Besides perhaps limited space, I don't think you guys need to offer any excuses for keeping and displaying foreign knives in your collection.
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
@@RexApplegate I am planning another series of videos at the end of September, 2023. Due to scheduling the videographer, we usually do 7 or 8 in a batch. I will plan on at least showing some of the Asian knives. Lots of interesting blades come out the Philippines.
@VRAS4570
Жыл бұрын
Interesting video and knifes. Thank you. 😊
@noahcount7132
Жыл бұрын
Interesting assortment of knives, Evan. 👍 The AF survival knife in this video is the first such specimen I've ever seen. It has a somewhat similar appearance to the surplus K-Bar I had as a youngster, and I'm sure I could have had more fun with an AF survival knife than with my old K-Bar.
@longrider42
4 ай бұрын
That triangular knife with the full hand guard. Those where used as weapons of last resort. But also used in trench raids. It would pierce even the heaviest coat. Some where still issued to US troops at the beginning of WW2
@deathofkindness
Жыл бұрын
Nicely done video sir... thank you
@k1j2f30
Жыл бұрын
Man I'd hate to get opened up by those "mini swords," and that shovel knife! That would be some bad juju! Always interesting and informative, Evan. I always look forward to Firearms Friday!! If you are ever in a bad spot and need backup in a shootout ,give me a ring! Lol
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
I hope I'm never in a shootout, and if I am, I want you to remember I said that. And thanks for the offer!
@k1j2f30
Жыл бұрын
@@wsmvolunteers8588 Lol! Yea, shootouts are bad!!
@heitorgomesmd6215
Жыл бұрын
Top vídeo Evan. Guns and Knives walk together.
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
Indeed they do. I love both.
@mattsstuff1268
9 ай бұрын
The metal protective plate on the Air Force Survival Knife sheath is to prevent stabbing a leg upon landing after parachuting from a plane.
@mattsstuff1268
9 ай бұрын
...also, the steel is quite a bit softer than typical outdoors knives to ensure the blade will bend rather than break under harsh use. The softer steel is prone to dull quickly, hence the little included sharpener. I believe the saw was specifically meant to cut through acrylic plane windows. I can attest that it's not good for much else.
@frankhinkle5772
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Evan. That was interesting.
@MTwoodsrunner
Жыл бұрын
Howdy Evan, appreciate you sir and thanks!
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
Hi neighbor. Glad you like the videos.
@thebigone6071
Жыл бұрын
Hey Evan u da tru 🐐 my g I hadda run south a dat border to lay low for awhile but I still be watchin all yo vids my g !!!! U da best there is an da best there ever will be real talk 💥💥💥🙏🏿🙏🏿🐐🐐🐐
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bigone! Be careful and stay safe.
@thebigone6071
Жыл бұрын
@@wsmvolunteers8588 Thanks Evan! These Mexicans peeps been very nice to me my ninja!!!
@timberdrifter8225
Жыл бұрын
Does the museum have a ames 1849 riflemans knife? I think only 1000 of them where made so pretty rare but they did seem to find their way out to the western frontier. At least in a few cases. Would be neat to see one if you do. Its one of my favorite military knives and there are very few close ups of originals here on KZitem.
@wsmvolunteers8588
Жыл бұрын
I reviewed our inventory of knives while preparing for this video. No 1849. those must be, as you note, fairly rare. All the examples online are replicas. We have some trade knives that might be worth a video in the future.
@timberdrifter8225
Жыл бұрын
@wsmvolunteers8588 trade knives are of great interest to me as well. Thanks for looking
@longrider42
4 ай бұрын
You forgot one, and you most likely don't have at the Museum. The 1849 Ame's Rifleman's knife. 1000 of these where made to issue to the U.S. Mounted Rifles. Who in 1848-49, where heading west to take up patrol duties in Southern Oregon and Northern California. In a nut shell, in 1849 we know the Gold Rush started in California, and many of the U.S. Mounted Rifles deserted and headed to the gold fields. Those that has been issued the knives, took them with them. There are very few originals left. And for Reference, it is in the book Firearms, Traps and Tools of the Mountain Men. Page 196-197, along with yet another picture. From what I have found through research, it was the first knife designed and created for the US Military. I can go into more detail if needed.
@Gerald-do9yg
8 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Evan, Very informatve history lesson!! Blsgs, gg
@lunarmodule6419
3 ай бұрын
Interesting thx
@mromanowicz72
7 ай бұрын
Nice presentation but incomplete. Mising some most famouse military knifes like: 1918 trench knife or USMC ka-bar
@finoman100
6 ай бұрын
Is the "hunting" knife full tang?
@cocoliche66
6 ай бұрын
OK Video
@EdwinDekker71
Жыл бұрын
5:28 more likely lash it to a stick and cut vegetation with it, or reach high hanging fruit etc.
@MrLeonidas0001
Жыл бұрын
This guy is good 👍🏼👍🏼🔪😎🇺🇸
@longrider42
4 ай бұрын
What, no Kabar?
@sixshooter3313
7 ай бұрын
👍
@nobody-vp1dr
8 ай бұрын
The last knife, the airforce blade is pure trash.
@benjaminanthony5201
6 ай бұрын
You’re right. They break so easy
@Hammer1978
9 ай бұрын
Yousound like Walter Sorel. Uncanny
@DancingEagle
18 күн бұрын
I don’t understand your facial expressions matched with what you say. It’s like you are a little bit perturbed at everything even if it is good, or neutral.
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