Quote Originally Posted by Terry Hawker View Post
Surprisingly enough, this USN Mk 2 Fighting Utility Knife is exactly the same type knife and scabbard that was issued to our class when we attended the US Army Special Forces Underwater Operations Course on Fleming Key in 1970.
That would be right. The SEALs were in the next compartment and as we sailed, we got together and talked gear. They bought these knives from QM in the boxes of a baker's dozen at $1 USD each and when they rusted or went to pot, they threw them overboard. No loss to them...

Yes, equipment has evolved miles. Even since I left a dozen years ago, everything has completely changed again.