Presented is a very rare MK V dive knife made by the Vince Forge Company of Easton, PA. Vince was one of the low volume producers of these knives which makes them scarce and highly collectible. Two features make the Vince knife distinctive. The first is a loop that is fitted to the pommel on a swivel that rotates around its circumference. It was the only MK V style knife made with this feature. The second is the tiny teeth that are along one serrated edge that number 13 to the inch. Unfortunately, there is no documented information as to when Vince made these knives, but the most knife experts believe them to be first introduced in 1935 and made until after WW II.

The MK V Dive Knife became part of the MK V Diving System in 1929 and was included in the specifications first adopted by the U.S. Navy in 1916. The MK V System was used until 1984. However, this type of knife is reported to have been in use in Europe and this country as early as 1915.

The knife is designed to screw into the top 1" of a cast brass sheath which is included using Acme threads which hold it securely, and allows it to be easily and quickly removed. The upper edge of the knife blade has saw teeth while the lower edge has a very sharp knife edge. This style knife without the loop is still in production today by Morse and DESCO.

This example is in excellent condition with the brass bail intact and the turned handle in good shape. It is a very desirable and rare dive knife for the collector or for use.

Obverse side of handle, pommel and blade

Reverse side of handle pommel and blade

Both sides of complete knife

CONDITION:  This knife was used in salt water and shows pitting as would be expected. The blade is tight in the ferule and is in very good condition and tight. The wood handle is in good shape and has the brass brail swivel loop attached. The sheath is missing it's leather strap, and there are some marks from use. Overall this is a very desirable piece.
 

The round brass sheath without belt

 

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