Carter Rila's
Carter's Cutlery Commentaries
On the following pages we will bring to you random writings and thoughts from our good friend Carter Rila. Carter has been collecting and researching militaria for a good many years and has broken ground for many of us that follow in his foot steps. We feel privileged to bring his thoughts on Cutlery and Edged Tools to you here. This is the only place on the net you will find this information!
Carter Rila; My Friend in Memoriam
CR Commentaries 1: A Call for Rationalization on Cutlery Nomenclature
CR Commentaries 2: Military Myths and Misconceptions #1 "OSS" Machete
CR Commentaries 3: Military Myths and Misconceptions #2 "V-44" Air Corps
CR Commentaries 4: Military Myths and Misconceptions #3 "V-44" Raiders
CR Commentaries 5: Military Myths and Misconceptions #4 Engineer Machete (Bolo Type)
CR Commentaries 6: Military Myths and Misconceptions #5 GI or Not?
CR Commentaries 7: Military Myths and Misconceptions #6 USMC Hospital Corps Knife
CR Commentaries 8: Military Myths and Misconceptions #7 Model 1905 Hospital Corps Knife
CR Commentaries 9: Military Myths and Misconceptions #8 The "Ranger" Knife
CR Commentaries 10: Military Myths and Misconceptions #9 The 1917 & 1918 Trench Knives
CR Commentaries 11: Military Myths and Misconceptions #10 The USN Giant Jackknife
CR Commentaries 12: Military Myths and Misconceptions #11 The Commando Knife
CR Commentaries13: Military Myths and Misconceptions #12 The Henry Johnson Bolo Fight.
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