BLACKJACK KNIVES- Model 1-7...

Blackjack Knives model 1-7...
http://www.blackjackknives.com/?BISKIT=3898601853&CONTEXT=cat&cat=19

"These are just a few of the many Features of the Classic Model 1-7 from Blackjack Knives. With an A-2 High Carbon Steel Blade that is and Convex Ground and Hand Finished, the Model 1-7 is one of the Finest military-style service knives available today. It's Traditional Styling makes this knife an award winner; it's functional abilities to slice right through hide, meat, branches and other materials make is a favorite with outdoorsmen and military personel world over..."

KNIFEWORKS...
http://www.knifeworks.com/blackjackclassicmodel7leatherhandlewithnickelsilver...

Specs:

Steel: A-2 Tool steel @ 58rc
Blade Length: 7 Inches
Overall Length: 12 inches
Blade Thickness: .215 Inch
Weight: 9.775 Ounces

MSRP: $239.95
Knifeworks: $152.95!

"The Blackjack Model 1-7 has been the Backbone of the Blackjack Knives "Classic Series" since it's introduction in the late 1980s. The Classic Design of this Utility/Fighter has been considered one of the most sought after and useful Patterns for Decades.
All of these Blades have been Triple Tempered--Cryogenically Treated and are Shank Drawn for maximum Toughness. Each of Blackjack Model 1-7 is supplied with the New Sharpshooter Sheath Systems 100% U.S. made Leather Sheath."

Vietnam War...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War

"The U.S. government viewed involvement in the war as a way to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam and part of their wider strategy of containment. The North Vietnamese government viewed the war as a colonial war, fought initially against France, backed by the U.S., and later against South Vietnam, which it regarded as a U.S. puppet state..."

MACVSOG...
http://www.macvsog.cc/

"MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observation Group) was an unconventional warfare task force engaged in highly classified operations throughout Southeast Asia.
The U.S. Army's Special Forces (Green Berets), Air Force Combat Controllers, Navy SEALs and other units channeled personnel into MACV-SOG through Special Operations Augmentation (SOA), which provided their "cover" while under secret orders to MACV-SOG.
The teams performed deep penetration missions of strategic reconnaissance and interdiction which were called, depending on the time frame, "Shining Brass" or "Prairie Fire" missions..."

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