1st Canadian Parachute Battalion
The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was issued the U.S. Marine Raider stiletto. Their U.S. made stiletto was identical to the Raiders except it had a parkerized blade and the hilt without the U.S.M.C. scroll and maker's name etched on the blade. It is believed that as part of the original production run; 500 parkerized units were manufactured.
Roy C. Rushton who served as a sniper with the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion reported about the stiletto:
| “ | "I was issued the knife you mention in 1943 or 1944 by our Quartermaster stores. I recall that it was darkened but I am unable to recall what was imprinted on the blade. Our knives were always referred to as "Killing Knives" and they were used to dispatch German soldiers on at least two occasions. Some training was provided on how to attack or defend from the front and how to attack from the rear." | ” |
| — Roy C. Rushton |
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