Description
1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath. This is the Richtig/Cornish combination every collector is looking for. This desirable Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection.
This knife was made by a legend in knife-making. Frank Richtig had a secret steel tempering process that allowed him to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs. Frank would demonstrate this at county fairs–after slicing a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would slice through a piece of paper with the same knife. Frank earned himself a spot in a ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ magazine in the 1930’s. These knives can be used for decades, because of Frank’s superior craftsmanship.
This knife measures 10 5/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 7/8″. This Richtig fighter is not marked. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.
The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.‘. Lower down on the scabbard throat it is stamped with an ‘H’.
CONDITION:
This WW2 Richtig fighting knife shows both honest signs of carry in World War 2, and exceptional condition. The blade was kept perfectly sharp. This knife has an edge like only a Richtig can have. The handle is perfect. The Cornish sheath is in excellent condition. The keeper strap has only surface crazing.
This fine Richtig combat knife with Alfred Cornish sheath would make an important addition to any collection.
