Description
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1 Vietnam War U.S. Airman’s Survival Tool Kit available. This Airman’s fighting knife/machete is also known as The Woodsman’s Pal. This fighting machete comes with its original manual and with its original sharpening stone and with its original fire-starting lens. This Airman’s Survival Tool Kit set would make an important addition to any Vietnam or militaria collection.
The blade is stamped ‘FRANK & WARREN, INC. SURVIVAL AX TYPE IV MIL-S-8642C‘. The original book included with this Airman’s Survival machete is:
Description, CARE and USE of SURVIVAL TOOL KITS, AIRMAN’S — 24 pg. book
The manual was printed in September of 1963.
The kit also includes:
‘Burning Lens’ fire starter
sharpening stone
wrist lanyard cord
The blade edge is covered in a black rubber coating to prevent rust.
CONDITION:
This vintage Vietnam War Airman’s Survival Tool Kit is in perfect condition.
The book is in mint condition. The sharpening stone is in mint condition. The zipper on the scabbard closes up tight and works great.
This listing represents a unique opportunity to purchase a vintage Vietnam War Airman’s Survival Tool Kit fighting machete with original accessory manual, and with its hard-to-find original sharpening stone, and fire-starting lens.
