Purchased this one a couple weeks ago and have been looking for some military history to go along with the knife and original owner. Daniel L. Reider ordered this #1-7 with his name, rank and AF serial number etched on the blade. Most of the "experts" agreed the knife was late 50's. As it turns out, Daniel was in the Air Force from 1957-68. He took part in the Lebanon Crisis, the Congo airlift and took part in over 380 other missions. He was an air commando.




DANIEL LEE REIDER
Obituary Condolences
(From the Seattle Times)



Daniel Lee REIDER Beloved husband of Joann and brother of Sally Loercher passed away on April 21, 2006. Dan was born March 30, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA to Blaine and Catherine Reider. Dan served in the Air Force as a loadmaster from 1957 to 1968. He participated in the Lebanon crisis (1958) and the Congo Airlift, receiving medals for both of these. He was an air commando. He flew in 380 combat missions, earning numerous air medals.