1、A-A-59 1 O0 April 10.1997 SUPERSEDING 30 September 1985 MIL-K-818D COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION KNIFE, POCKET, GENEML PURPOSE The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. 1.1 Scope. This commercial item description
2、(CID) covers one type and size general purpose pocket knife made of corrosion-resistant steel and consisting of a cutting blade, a can opener blade, a leather punch blade, a combination screwdriver and bottle cap lifter blade, and a clevis. 1.2 Intended use. The pocket knife is intended for use as a
3、 cutting tool, leather punch, screwdriver, can opener, and bottle cap lifter. 2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 2.1 Materials. All components of the knife shall be made of corrosion-resistant material. 2.2 Desim. The knife shall consist of the components shown on figures 1 and 2. Using the thumb nail, it s
4、hall be possible to open any blade while the other blades remain open or closed. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, N
5、atick, MA O1 760-501 8 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. Ah4SC N/A FSC 51 10 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59300 = 9999974 0374287 332 A
6、-A-59100 2.3 Components. The cutting blade shall measure a nominal 3 1/4 inches in length. The leather punch blade shall be concave formed on one side and convex formed on the opposite side. Springs shall be used to allow for proper blade opening, for closing, and for use, one spring for the cutting
7、 blade and punch, and one for the can opener blade and screwdriver/bottle cap lifter blade. The rounded handle plates shall measure a nominal 3 5/8 inches by 3/4 inch and shall incorporate a knurled design on the outer surface on each side. The rivets used to assemble the knife shall be set to ensur
8、e that all components fit tightly, and that the blades are held firmly but open freely. The clevis shall have flattened ends with holes to receive the rivet. The rivet used to attach the clevis shall be capable of holding the components in place without the clevis. When attached, the clevis shall be
9、 held firmly in place and rotate freely around its axis. 2.4 Physical requirements. 2.4.1 Hardness. Hardness values shall be as specified in 2.4.1.1 through 2.4.1.5 when tested as specified in 4.2.1.1. 2.4.1.1 Cutting blade. The cutting blade shall be heat treated to a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of
10、 56 to 59 except that the tang shall have a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of 25 to 40. 2.4.1.2 Can opener blade. The can opener blade shall be heat treated to a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of 45 to 50 except that the tang shall have a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of 25 to 40. 2.4.1.3 Leather punch blad
11、e. The leather punch blade shall be heat treated to a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of 45 to 50 except that the tang shall have a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of 25 to 40. 2.4.1.4 Screwdriver/bottle cap lifter blade. The screwdriver bottle cap lifter blade shall be heat treated to a Rockwell “C“ hardne
12、ss range of 45 to 50 except that the tang shall have a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of 25 to 40. 2.4.1.5 Springs. The entire spring shall be uniformly heat treated and stress relieved to a Rockwell “C“ hardness range of 45 to 50. 2.5 Performance requirements. 2.5.1 Cutting blade. The cutting blade sh
13、all not show undue wear such as nicks, fkactures or breaks when tested as specified in 4.2.2.1. 2.5.2 Can opener blade. The can opener blade shall not fracture, break or bend while opening cans when tested as specified in 4.2.2.2. The tops of the cans shall be completely severed with the ragged cut
14、edge of the can turned down into the can. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- A-A-59100 9999974 0374288 259 = A-A-591 O0 2.5.3 Screwdriverbottle caF lifter blade. The screwdriver end of the blade shall not exhibit permanent set, fkactu
15、re, break or other deformity when tested as specified in 4.2.2.3. 2.5.4 SDrings. The springs shall show no signs of cracks, breaks, distortion, or permanent set when tested as specified in 4.2.2.4. 2.6 Marking. The letters “US.“ shall be centered and indented on the handle plate (can opener and scre
16、wdriver side). The manufacturers name, trade mark, or trade name, and the year of manufacture shall be indented in characters 1/16 inch high on the cutting blade adjacent to the rivet hole. 2.7 Workmanshin There shall be no sharp edges (except for blades), rough edges, or burrs, when the knife is op
17、en or closed. Ail rivet holes shall be smooth. Rivets shall have smooth, rounded heads. The back and ends of the knife shall be ground and polished in accordance with good comercial practice so that all mating components are flush. 2.8 Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will
18、 be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, provided they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of ASTM E 380, and all other requirements of this commercial item description are met. If a product is manufact
19、ured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the contracting officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The contracting officer has the option of accepting or rejecting the product. 3. REGULATORY REQUIREME
20、NTS 3.1 Contractor-recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Product conformance. The products provided s
21、hall meet the salient characteristics of this commercial item description, shall conform to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market or the same product that has successfully been deliver
22、ed to the Government on a previous contract or purchase order. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such compliance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. The following market acceptability criteria is necessary
23、to document the quality of the product to be provided under this CID: 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- A-A-59100 9999774 0374289 395 A-A-59 1 O0 The company must have sold a minimum of 1000 units meeting the requirement of this CID,
24、 in the commercial or government marketplace over the past 2 years. 4.2 Tests. 4.2.1 Comuonent tests. 4.2.1.1 Hardness. Blades and springs specified in 2.4.1 shall be tested for hardness as specified in ASTM E 18 prior to assembly. Any value not within the specified range shall constitute a test fai
25、lure. 4.2.2 End item tests. 4.2.2.1 Cutting blade. The cutting blade shall be tested by cutting ten shavings, not less than 1/16 inch thick by 1/4 inch wide by 2 inches long, Fom a strip of hardwood. In cutting the shavings, the blade shall enter the wood at an angle of not less than 30 degrees. Any
26、 blade nicks, Factures, or breaks shall constitute a test failure. 4.2.2.2 Can oi3ener blade. The can opener blade shall be tested.by severing the tops of three circular, three elliptical, and three rectangular cans, each having a circumference of at least 20 inches. Any Facturing, breaking, or bend
27、ing of the blade, or any blade unable to completely sever the tops of the cans while having the ragged cut edge turned down into the can shall constitute a test failure. 4.2.2.3 Screwdriverhottle caD lifter blade. With the screwdriver end of the blade secured in a slot having a depth not more than t
28、wice blade thickness, apply a force of 20 inch-pounds to the knife handle in both a right and lefi direction. Any permanent set, Facture, break, or other deformity shall constitute a test failure. 4.2.2.4 Springs. The springs shall be tested for durability by placing the knife in a fixture and openi
29、ng and closing the cutting blade at a rate of 30 to 35 cycles per minute for a total of 3000 cycles. Any cracks, breaks, distortion, or permanent set shall constitute a test failure. 5. PACKAGING 5.1 Packaging. Preservation, packing, and marking requirements shall be as specified in the contract or
30、purchase order (see 6.1). 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- A-A-59100 9999974 0174290 907 A-A-591 O0 6. NOTES 6.1 Ordering data. Purchasers should select the preferred options permitted herein and include the following information in
31、 the procurement documents (if applicable): a. Title, number, and date of this CID. b. Preservation, packing, and marking required (see 5.1) 6.2 Sources for Non-Govement Association Documents. ASTM STANDARDS E 18 - Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial E 380 - Use of t
32、he International System of Units (SI) (The Modernized Metric System) Hardness of Metallic Materials (Application for copies of ASTM standards should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohoken, PA 19428-2959). 6.3 Sources of supply. A manuf
33、acturer whose products are known to meet the requirements of this CID is listed below; however, competition is not limited to this company. Camillus Cutlery Corporation 52-54 W. Genesee Street P. O. Box 38 Camillus, NY 1303 1 3 15/672-8 1 1 1 6.4 National Stock number NSN). The following is the NSN
34、assigned, which corresponds to this CID: Knife, Pocket, General Purpose - 5 1 1 0-00-1 62-2205 MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY: Custodians GSA-F S S Army - GL Navy - AS Air Force - 99 Review Activities Navy- MC Air Force - 84 PREPARING ACTIVITY: Army -GL Project 51 10-0354 5 P
35、rovided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A- A-59100 , A-A-59100 m 99999 RIVETS CENTER SPACER KNIFE ASSEMBLY. CLOSED cr EWE FIGURE 2 U 7 KNlf E ASSEMBLY, OPEH FIGURE 1 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
