U.S. RH 36 Knife

**MajHenryWest** · August 15, 2012, 09:53

I just got this knife, marked RH 36 Made in USA.

Condition is Fair, with mottling and spots of pitting on blade.

Has no sheath, Blade is 6 1/4 inches long, Total length of knife is 11 inches.

What can you tell me about this item? Was it Government issue?

I assume it is from the WWII era.

Is it a utility knife, survival knife or something else?

Any ideas as to value? (I don't collect knives or WWII era gear).

Thank You.

NEWFNL1A1 · August 15, 2012, 11:31

Here ia a search on eBay...lots of hits and some info...maybe it will help...general consensus...WWII fighting knife. Also some good pics of sheaths in case you want to make or buy one.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=rh+pal+36+knife

**MajHenryWest** · August 15, 2012, 11:51

Thanks for the response.

I appreciate it!

MakNorinco · August 15, 2012, 12:14

WW2 fighting knife, still pretty common. I still pick them up on occasion at gunshows, expect to pay $35-$50 in good condition. Last 2 I bought I gave $70 for the pair, one excellent condition, one used.

**MajHenryWest** · August 15, 2012, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakNorinco

WW2 fighting knife, still pretty common. I still pick them up on occasion at gunshows, expect to pay $35-$50 in good condition. Last 2 I bought I gave $70 for the pair, one excellent condition, one used.

I appreciate the "real world" pricing information.

Perhaps I can trade this for something?

MakNorinco · August 15, 2012, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajHenryWest

I appreciate the "real world" pricing information.

Perhaps I can trade this for something?

Probably, or throw it on ebay for $50-$75. You will see people asking $100 or something nuts, but they never sell. Its too common of a knife currently, or hold onto it for 30 years maybe?

here is a super nice one for $50 with no bids
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-US-WW2-P...item337a95bb2f

**MajHenryWest** · August 15, 2012, 16:01

Yeah, the Ebay pricing is all over the map!

If I could find somebody with a Ralph Martindale 15 inch Bolo Machete,

or the equivalent 15 in Collins version, that would be neat.

N8Gunnr · August 15, 2012, 23:35

Pre WWII hunting knife designed by Remington .PAL bought the Remington knife line in 1939
PAL marked ones were made after 1939.
The "PAL" RH36 knives came in bright blade,parkerized blade and painted blade.
. RH stood for Remington Hunter, and I think the 36 was for the 6" blade

tac-40 · August 17, 2012, 21:40

Found this site to kind of confirm all the other posts:

http://www.collegehillarsenal.com/sh...?productid=631

This is a US Navy diver knife PAL RH 35.

August 15, 2012, 09:53	#1
MajHenryWest Senior Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 11906 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 656	U.S. RH 36 Knife I just got this knife, marked RH 36 Made in USA. Condition is Fair, with mottling and spots of pitting on blade. Has no sheath, Blade is 6 1/4 inches long, Total length of knife is 11 inches. What can you tell me about this item? Was it Government issue? I assume it is from the WWII era. Is it a utility knife, survival knife or something else? Any ideas as to value? (I don't collect knives or WWII era gear). Thank You. __________________ ****************************** "Steel is Strong because it Knows the Hammer and White Heat." - Johnny Cash, These Things Shall Pass

August 15, 2012, 11:31	#2
NEWFNL1A1 Out standing in his field Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 43401 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tx Posts: 3,203	eBay Here ia a search on eBay...lots of hits and some info...maybe it will help...general consensus...WWII fighting knife. Also some good pics of sheaths in case you want to make or buy one. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=rh+pal+36+knife __________________ Neo-Luddite - Traigo Mi Cuarenta y Cinco - Inch Guy I'm just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many hours on Call of Duty.

August 15, 2012, 11:51	#3
MajHenryWest Senior Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 11906 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 656	Thanks for the response. I appreciate it! __________________ ****************************** "Steel is Strong because it Knows the Hammer and White Heat." - Johnny Cash, These Things Shall Pass

August 15, 2012, 12:14	#4
MakNorinco Registered FALaholic #: 29380 Join Date: May 2007 Location: INDIANA Posts: 902	WW2 fighting knife, still pretty common. I still pick them up on occasion at gunshows, expect to pay $35-$50 in good condition. Last 2 I bought I gave $70 for the pair, one excellent condition, one used. __________________ Originally posted by Ssarge Yeah, that really pissed me off when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor!

August 15, 2012, 16:01	#7
MajHenryWest Senior Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 11906 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 656	Yeah, the Ebay pricing is all over the map! If I could find somebody with a Ralph Martindale 15 inch Bolo Machete, or the equivalent 15 in Collins version, that would be neat. __________________ ****************************** "Steel is Strong because it Knows the Hammer and White Heat." - Johnny Cash, These Things Shall Pass

August 15, 2012, 23:35	#8
N8Gunnr Registered FALaholic #: 499 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: USA Posts: 504	Pre WWII hunting knife designed by Remington .PAL bought the Remington knife line in 1939 PAL marked ones were made after 1939. The "PAL" RH36 knives came in bright blade,parkerized blade and painted blade. . RH stood for Remington Hunter, and I think the 36 was for the 6" blade

August 17, 2012, 21:40	#9
tac-40 Moderator Armed Curmudgeon FALaholic #: 12090 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SC-Low Country Posts: 4,523	Found this site to kind of confirm all the other posts: http://www.collegehillarsenal.com/sh...?productid=631 This is a US Navy diver knife PAL RH 35. __________________ Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you.....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr. USAF ______________________________ If you do in fact have a problem, you have the rest of your life to solve it. How long your life lasts only depends on how well you solve it.

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