Thanks for not only reviewing but comparing the different maker versions

Having misplaced it for almost 30 years, I fortunately found still have my issued demo knife from 1969. Thanks for showing us and comparing both available brands Tobias..

My wife has one, no rub, no wobble. Perfectly acceptable user knife. Keeps it in her lunch bag, this is a safe knife for her to have with her at work, totally non-threatening. As long as you think of Marbles as inexpensive users they're great for the most part.

Awesome review of this knife I got one not long ago but mine seems to be a little bit better quality than yours I don't have the blade rubbing going on as you do. But it's an inexpensive beater knife so I'm sure it won't be long till I start scuffing it up pretty good lol

Looks like a pretty good option for $8!! Thanks for sharing Tobias!!

Had the gi version til it was stolen. Used it for about 40 years as a can opener, screwdriver. Got a new one recently. Couldnt be more pleased. Feel dressed again. Have my can opener back. Also Id add, the knife blade came sharpened quite well- cuts fabric and cordage well.And it doesnt have a broken back spring like my old one...

This is the one I bought a few weeks ago. Mine came with a survival tool that had a sfork, a GI can opener and a bottle cap lifter. The only issue I had with mine was the can opener had wobble. All the other blades were good and tight. My punch didn't rub the main blade either. It is hands down the sharpest knife I have ever unpackaged.

Awesome video thanks so much

I just bought one. About 11.00 new.... eBay. I had an original back as a child. Long lost. Subscribed by the way! Thank you!

Oh so many years ago in the 1950's Boy Scouts carried surplus US Army knives of which this is a copy. I bought several from SMKW, for price shown in the video, sometimes they do not have them in stock, so I stocked up; because they are a sturdy camp knife for a good price. My son has his all the time, carrying in a sheath is a good way not to lose it, SMKW has those too. There are more expensive camp knives on the market that do not have good reviews, reading the reviews is a good use of time in my opinion. Maybe some day they will not be available, considering where they are made; that is why I have several just in case. Happy Trails To You!

Your attention to the MILK knives informed me to the point that I began to look for them and indeed was able to pick up a nice Camillus at a flea market last summer

Tha is for taking the time to do this video. I’ve been thinking of picking up one of these. I hate the Marbles logo on the main blade though. Looks horrible. But I may pick one up. Thanks!

Thank you for the detailed comparison.

Hello Tobias. I like this style of knife and the Kamp King and scout knives. All so similar but different. All the best.

We Still use them in our demolitions training kits. Quite a few disappeared from those kits

Already picked one up, thanks for the chat

My dad was in the USAF & when he got back from Vietnam, he gave me a 1964 utility knife like that. I kept it until I lost it in a move a decade ago 😫. I have seen these at SMKW, but I will probably buy a used original on Ebay, when I can afford it.

I won an eBay auction. It is a box of various knives. The 2 leaders in the box is what may be a Camillus US knife and a Swiss Champ. But it only had one picture, and zooming in make it look like a Big Foot sighting. The general consensus is that the Champ is a fake, and I'm beginning to think the same. I am away and won't be able to open the box for some time. I would love to share the photo with you and let you tell me what you see.

Super review. Thanks.

I actually like the new Camilus version of this knife. While it’s thicker and much heavier than the older “Demo” knife, the blades are MUCH easier to deploy and the reamer is far superior. They truly have improved on the original.

Knives made by the knife mastercraftsmen of Sheffield England would also put a slight bend in some of their blades inorder to facilitate the blades fitting in the handle space. This was not a cheat or mistake, just a means to maximize usage of space. I agree that the Marbles knife is worth the $7.00 ...I mean really just what do people expect in a "military style" EDC for under ten bucks? They make great "first knives" for your children or grand kids.

I have no problem paying 40 euros for a good military knife.And i'm from Belgium(but i love America)

Nice chat about this knife. I keep getting the Camillus and giving them away. I’ve had one for decades that I kept that’s stamped U.S.M.C.. I just ordered the Marbles version for a kit. Interested to see how they compare.

I knew it. Bought one of these and could feel right off it was thicker than the original GI model. Still a decent little utility knife for not much money. Great video [as usual]. THUMBS UP!

Great video! A friend of mine bought me this knife and I think it's a great knife. I cant keep it out of my pocket.

I bought one of these along with camping spoon as a set or 12 bucks. Can't wait to get it so I can try it out.

umm ... the "bent" blades is called "kinking". My 1975 Army Reserve issue Western Cutlery manufactured "Demo" knife, c.1947 ~1954 Imperial "Engineers Knife" (pen blade instead of the more common punch/awl/reamer 4th blade), my c.1980 Ulster Official BSA 4 blade Scout Knife, RR Scout Knife, and new Marbles MR592 Orange G--10 Scout Knife, and my two Marbles MR278, all have the spear point blade is kinked to clear the punch/awl/reamer blade. Those with a long screwdriver/caplifter blade, it is kinked to clear the can opener. In the 62 ... 63 years I have carried a 4 blade 2 spring "Scout"/"Demo"/"Engineers" knife, I have never noticed the blade was kinked when using it. If the blades are not kinked or ground down for clearance (grinding off up to 1/4 to 1/2 the thickness of the blade costs a lot more than kinking a blade, and does not weaken the blade against lateral forces during use.) or using four blades under 1/2 the blade well length, you're not going to fit the blades in there. The two spring 3 blade stockman is the same way. At a minimum the Spey and Sheepsfoot blades are kinked. OH!!! And, lets not forget the 4 to 6 blade Congress! All four blades were kinked on the two examples of that pattern I had. (I find that pattern uncomfortable in hand during use. I gave them away, decades ago.) The only 3 blade knives I know of that don't have kinked blades, are the three spring 3 blade stockman by Buck (301/303/371/373), the 3 spring stockman made by Case, and the Split Spring Whittler, which has the primary blade hinged on one end, with the two secondary blades pivoted on the other, one on each side of the primary blade. Some single spring two blade knives have the blades kinked, ground, or both. Kinking blades goes back a long ways. President Abe Lincoln's 6 blade Congress pattern has kinked blades.

Back in the late 70's when I was a maintenance clerk in the National Guard I actually ordered two of these GI knives using their national stock numbers. I believe Camilius was making them at the time Marbel's version is a lot more shiny than the actual GI knives (which I still have)

Looks like it's pretty good for the price, a shame they didn't more accurately replicate the originals but for $7 you can't complain!

I bought one at smkw just for my collection a couple years ago. I really haven't used it mainly because I'm so fond of my SAK small tinker I really don't think about switching out from time to time. I think I paid $6 or $7 for it ,not bad at all.

Tobias I have two or three of the GI knives and one of the Marbles. I found the fit and finish was better on the Marbles but, think I would grab one of the old GI's first to take to the field. Now that I know that the Marbles and RR are made at the same factory I see why the RR Scout knife looks a little like the Marbles GI knife. Always learn something new from you. 👍

I have the camilus around here somewhere. My dad got it for me a long time ago,but since I can't locate it I bought the marbles version. It's a good knife, but I really want to find my camillus . The can opener is amazing I prefer it over the Victorianox can opener.

My dad always had the 3 same things in his pocket. Keys,Change and his GI knife

My Marbles GI knife was built well, it doesn’t have any rub and no blade play but I learned the hard way the punch and stainless steel blades do not stand up to heavy use, I aluminum semi trailer seal I could cut through with a 154CM Benchmade Mini Griptillian I managed to break the punch on and then roll the blade trying to cut the same seal with the Marbles GI

Looks nice for the price, :) 😎 👍

I have a knife of this type that I picked up sometime in the mid 80s. The main blade is stamped Schrade 1982.

Thanks Tobias. I enjoyed your video as always. Just an observation, the radio (?) noise in the background is distracting.

I can't make my mind up about this knife, it's one of those that you don't have the highest expectations of when ordering but can be pleasantly (or unpleasantly) surprised with when you get it. From a user perspective I would say save your money and get an RR or Marbles Scout knife or a medium Victorinox instead. No, no Ebay knife sales in the UK, you have to search a little bit harder for vintage knives here but they're out there.

I’ve been carrying this in my pocket, and using it at work for around seven months. I like the wide gapes between the blades, it doesn’t get clogged up with pocket lint and dust. I wish someone would make this with better metal, the tip of the screwdriver and awl broke off.

I think it’s a great knife, and all too appropriate for quarantine daily carry.

Thank you. Have you seen the one by Colonial? I have one dated 2016. The blade is roughly finished (ribbed), and the spearpoint is asymmetrical, ressmbling more of a sheepsfoot. It also featuresa short screwdriver, and the awl is more of a chisel ground wharncliffe. Thank you very much

I was going to change the color on the scales!!!!!!! Didn’t know how it would look!!!!!

I'm going to take a nail and put the dots on the US as well

Hello Mr. Tobias, just for your infomation, I found a Marbles 362 Large Toothpick knife at Knife country USA. It was $11.59 online. Maybe you have it already but just in case...

I have seen similar knives made by Kingston on eBay are they genuine or copies?

Amazon sells new Marble knives. Are they the same as the older Marble knives ?

Hey Tobias how are you, I took that old yellow toothpick and refurbish it to the best of my ability, remember that blade was put through grinding stone after i smoothed it all out I did the old vinegar patina, the Knife came along way, You should check it out it’s the first video on my channel at the moment, have a good night buddy.

Would you pay the current price of $12 with shipping included for this knife?

Hey Tobias. I’m going to try and heat ano one of them you think it will look ok?

Yeah I had one leaving Vietnam and the dam MP’s took it from me at DaNang airport a year in country and I couldn’t keep the knife but I got other stuff.

That offset bend might actually help clearance and function on the can opener. But the other bends are just a bad idea. It’s sad what has become of the once respected old Marble’s name.

It may look new and shiny, compared to the usu GI knife,but, both can openers do not cut and open cans, as cleanly as the good SAK can openers!!!!!???😞😞😞

Well, I almost don`t care who makes the knife, but a blade etch kills it for me.

I have a US knife from Western and one from marbles.

The bottle opener doesn't work.....and the can opener is not that good.

Is there a current G.I. Knife made in America?

Pulled my issue one out. It is made by Western.

everyspec.com/MIL-SPECS/MIL-SPECS-MIL-K/MIL-K-818D_19599/ highly recommend everyspec.com. You can find specifications, material and technical standards, packaging specs and just heaps of info on us military knives and kit. enjoy!

Mr Tobias, I have a, for me, very important question. I have send you a private message on Instagram. Sir, can you please look and see!? 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼

Thank you. Definitely not worth buying for me.

Never china.