Vintage 2001 LBT-1620A-R Flotation Vest Gold Lion Tag + Sterile Tanto Knife Kit For Sale

Up for sale is an incredible, untouched piece of early-2000s Naval Special Warfare history. This is a complete, "as-found" combat boarding rig acquired directly from a retired U.S. Navy Veteran. This listing includes both the highly collectible 2001 London Bridge Trading flotation vest and the unmarked sterile utility knife that was discovered tucked directly inside its pocket.Part 1: The Vest

• Model: London Bridge Trading LBT-1620A-R (Right Hand) Tactical Flotation Vest. (Note: Internal foam/bladder is for display/collectible use only).
• Era/Tag: Rare, vintage 2001 production featuring the highly sought-after LBT Gold Lion "Yellow" Tag.
• Color: Olive Drab (OD) Green.
• Condition Notes: Authentic, field-used military surplus condition. Features beautifully aged, rusted snaps on the pockets, providing undeniable, rugged provenance from real-world maritime deployment and saltwater exposure. The zippers do not currently open or zip due to maritime salt air.

Part 2: The Knife (Custom Fixed Blade Utility)

• Design: Compact, heavy-duty tactical fixed blade featuring a thick stock and geometric combat profile popular in the early 2000s.
• Blade Edge: Razor-sharp chisel-ground tanto point featuring 8 precision top serration notches.
• Markings: Completely sterile. The blade features zero factory logos, roll stamps, or branding marks, exactly as custom-built or procured for specialized maritime environments.
• Hardware: Features a single hex tension screw near the handle guard. Extremely clean blade finish with a sharp factory edge.
• Handle: Original black 550 paracord wrap, tightly intact with no fraying or damage.
• Sheath: Original black Kydex sheath with the original belt clip included and fully functional.

Provenance & Collector's Value:Finding these two items together is an absolute rarity. The rusted snaps on the LBT vest tell the story of heavy saltwater exposure during VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) or maritime security operations, perfectly explaining why it housed a sterile, cord-wrapped utility blade designed to handle harsh environments without factory markings catching rust.Instead of buying a stripped vest and hunting down a period-correct knife, this listing gives you the entire, authentic setup exactly as the veteran packed it away over two decades ago.Please Note: You are offerding on the exact vest and knife setup pictured. Items will be securely packed and shipped with tracking and insurance. Please review all photos for exact condition details before offerding.