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WW2 Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW II -Old Combat Collection
WW2 Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW II -Old Combat Collection
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1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife available. Richtig fighters of this style (with brass guard and aluminum pommel) are pictured in Bill Walters’ Book II, and in Bill Wright’s Theater Knives book. 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 1/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 7/8″. There is no sheath with this knife. This Richtig knife is one of the unmarked knives that Richtig made. Richtig was told by the War Production Board that he was only allowed to use a certain quantity of metals deemed important to the War effort. Richtig called that decision ‘bul_____’–he felt what would be of greater importance than using these important metals in weapons? So he made fighting knives during World War 2 beyond what the government allowed; he didn’t mark these knives made above his metals quota with his name, so the government couldn’t come after him.
A brass guard/aluminum pommel Richtig dagger is hard to find–this knife would make a great acquisition for any collector.
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Japanese WW II Model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Katana -Russo-Japanese Sword
Japanese WW II Model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Katana -Russo-Japanese Sword
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1 difficult to find Japanese model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Officer’s sword. This rare Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
A sword in model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto sword mounts is rare. An example in exceptional condition is extremely difficult to find. The Naval mounts on this sword are mint. Of Kyu-Gunto mounted swords–just 1 in 40, or 1 in 50 is in Naval mounts–all others are Army. A sword like this does not come on the market very often.
Photos from reference books with information on the model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto have been provided in this listing. Two photos of Naval Officers are provided from Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945–Cyclopedia Edition. Note in the caption under one of the photos that the Rear Admiral (Flag Rank) in the photo is posing with his standard 1883 series Officer model sword. The authorization for a special Flag Rank sword was cancelled in 1914. So the sword in this listing was authorized to be carried by Admirals as well.
The sword blade dates to the Russo Japanese War. The nakago/tang is unsigned. The blade measures 25″ (63.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a desirable, perfectly executed wavy hamon.
A horn mekugi holds the tsuka/handle to the blade.
The sharkskin-covered saya is very fine. All fittings are gilted in gold.
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WW2 US Marine Raider Stiletto Knife ETCH -Camillus USMC CARLSONS RAIDERS
WW2 US Marine Raider Stiletto Knife ETCH -Camillus USMC CARLSONS RAIDERS
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1 vintage WW II Camillus Marine Raider stiletto fighting knife available. This knife has the blade etches so often missing from these knives. This knife is an important part of American history, and would make a rare addition to any collection.
This knife was carried by a member of Carlson’s Raiders. See page 86 of Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military — World War II for a photo of the Raider stiletto.
This Marine Raider stiletto measures 12 5/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 7 1/4″. The blade etches ‘U.S.M.C.’, and ‘CAMILLUS CUTLERY CAMILLUS N.Y.’ are perfectly clear.
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WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old WW II Samurai -IJA Army Katana -MATCHING
WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old WW II Samurai -IJA Army Katana -MATCHING
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1 vintage World War II Japanese NCO sword available. The condition of the handle paint on this sword is among the best to be found. In fact, it is easily in the top 5% to be found anywhere. This WW2 Japanese NCO sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
The blade still has the cosmoline that the G.I. covered it with! The 70-year old cosmoline is dried on. Many collectors have removed old cosmoline before from old swords or guns.
The sword and scabbard serial #’s match. The sword’s serial # is ‘84310’. The scabbard/saya serial # is ‘84310’ as well. The blade measures 26 5/16″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade). Note the arsenal stamps on the fuchi (fitting just below the tsuba/guard).
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SIGNED Late War WW2 1944 Japanese Army Officer NLF Samurai Sword -Old
SIGNED Late War WW2 1944 Japanese Army Officer NLF Samurai Sword -Old
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s Late War/1944 pattern gunto sword available. A WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is signed–the signature reads ‘Yoshihide‘. The reverse side of the nakago is dated.
The blade measures 26 1/16″ (66.2 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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US WW2 Theater Knife w/Defused/Inert Japanese Mortar Fuse Pommel -Collection
US WW2 Theater Knife w/Defused/Inert Japanese Mortar Fuse Pommel -Collection
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1 U.S. World War II theater fighting knife available. This is an unusual and desirable theater knife. The pommel was made from a de-commissioned/now inert Japanese mortar fuse. This theater fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
Theater knives are fighting knives made by soldiers in the field, or by craftsman here at home for soldiers. Knives made by soldiers were often made with materials that were readily available to them–like plexiglass spacers made from enemy aircraft windshields, aluminum, brass, leather, and blades or handles from Issue fighting knives.
This large combat knife measures 14 3/4″ overall. The blade itself measures 8 3/4″.
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Rare UNCLE BOB RIGGS Knife -US WW2 WW II Fighter -V for VICTORY -Collection/Old
Rare UNCLE BOB RIGGS Knife -US WW2 WW II Fighter -V for VICTORY -Collection/Old
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1 very difficult to find Uncle Bob Riggs World War 2 combat knife available. The Uncle Bob Riggs WW2 fighter is always marked on the blade with the ‘V’ for Victory sign. This rare Bob Riggs fighter would make an important addition to any collection.
The WW2 Bob Riggs fighter typically has 6 brass handle pins, a stag handle, the ‘V’ for Victory sign, a blade fuller, and a sheath with a brass liner with the top edge of the brass curled over the sheath throat.
The Uncle Bob Riggs combat knife is larger than most WW2 fighting knives. The blade measures 8 1/8″ long. This knife measures 13 1/8″ overall.
Finding a WW2 Uncle Bob Riggs combat knife in exceptional condition like this knife is exceedingly rare.
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US WW II Blade-marked Imperial M3 Trench Fighting Knife -MINT CONDITION
US WW II Blade-marked Imperial M3 Trench Fighting Knife -MINT CONDITION
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1 mint condition blade-marked Imperial World War II M3 trench knife w/M8 scabbard available. This U.S. M3 fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The M3 trench knife is blade-marked ‘US M3 IMPERIAL’. The M8 scabbard is stamped ‘U.S. M8 B.M.CO.’.
The knife’s blade measures 6 13/16″. This knife measures 11 11/16″ overall. The pommel is peened, and has the flaming bomb stamp.
