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US WW2 Kabar EARLY BLUE BLADE USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife/Marine Corps Collection
US WW2 Kabar EARLY BLUE BLADE USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife/Marine Corps Collection
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1 early blued blade U.S.M.C. World War 2 Kabar Mark 2 fighting knife. This early version WW2 Kabar Mark 2 combat knife would make a rare addition to any collection.
This early War variation Kabar has a thin, peened pommel. This variation also has a thick red spacer, and thin black spacer, next to the guard.
The blade on this desirable Kabar measures 7″. The knife is marked ‘KA-BAR OLEAN, N.Y.’ on the front tang. The reverse tang is stamped ‘U.S.M.C.’.
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Rare US WW2 ROBESON USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife w/PIN-UP GIRL SHEATH
Rare US WW2 ROBESON USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife w/PIN-UP GIRL SHEATH
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1 exceedingly rare World War 2 Robeson U.S.M.C. Mark 2 fighting knife. This early War Robeson Mark 2 combat knife would make a rare addition to any collection.
This Mark 2 variation has red and black spacers next to the guard and pommel. The blade is blued. Many collectors consider the Robeson U.S.M.C. Mark 2 to be the most attractive Mark 2 of World War II.
The blade on this desirable Mark 2 measures 7″. The knife is marked ‘ROBESON SHUREDGE’ on the front tang. The reverse tang is stamped ‘U.S.M.C.’.
The sheath is decorated with pin-up art. This Marine’s sweetheart was ‘Muriel Miller’. Her name and the date ‘1943’ are marked into the back of the sheath. And her pin-up image is drawn into the front of the sheath. The back of the scabbard is also marked ‘PARRY ISLE’. Parry Isle is mark of Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
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US WW II Fighting Knife -Old/Antique CIVIL WAR SWORD BLADE -WW2/Military/Theater
US WW II Fighting Knife -Old/Antique CIVIL WAR SWORD BLADE -WW2/Military/Theater
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1 U.S. World War 2 sword blade fighting knife. This desirable combat knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This WW2 theater fighting knife was made with the blade from a cut-down U.S. Civil War sword blade. The blade is etched with caisson wheels, cannon, etc. The major portion of the handle was made from downed enemy aircraft plexiglass.
The blade measures 6 7/8″. This knife measures 12 9/16″ overall.
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RARE Antique 1950s ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Fighting Knife -A&F/Old Collection
RARE Antique 1950s ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Fighting Knife -A&F/Old Collection
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1 rare condition vintage/antique 1950’s era Abercrombie & Fitch fighting knife. This vintage Abercrombie & Fitch knife is modeled after the Randall model 1 fighting knife. This antique A&F knife would make an important addition to any collection.
Abercrombie & Fitch had this vintage knife made in Mexico back in the 1950’s. The back of the sheath is stamped ‘Casa Jose Tovarohilw Morelia Hildago.Co.’. This knife and sheath are beautifully made. The handle is made of fine stacked leather. This knife measures 13 5/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 8 1/2″.
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US WW II Kabar USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife w/Awesome SAILORS KNOT -Military/BLUED
US WW II Kabar USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife w/Awesome SAILORS KNOT -Military/BLUED
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1 early blade-marked U.S.M.C. World War 2 Kabar Mark 2 fighting knife. This early version WW2 Kabar Mark 2 combat knife, with its incredible Sailor’s Knot-covered handle and wrist thong, would make a rare addition to any collection.
This early War variation Kabar has a blued blade. The blade on this desirable Kabar measures 7 1/8″. The knife is marked ‘KA-BAR OLEAN, N.Y.’ on the front tang. The reverse tang is stamped ‘U.S.M.C.’.
The sailor’s knot handle and wrist thong are beautifully complex. The sheath is marked on its front ‘CCC USN‘.
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EXCEPTIONAL WW II Theater Trench Art Dagger -US WW2 Military Knife Collection
EXCEPTIONAL WW II Theater Trench Art Dagger -US WW2 Military Knife Collection
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1 vintage U.S. World War II premium theater/home front fighting knife available. This theater-made combat knife is well-made–this is an awesome fighting knife. Collectors that prefer theater knives will love this one.
Theater knives are fighting knives made by soldiers or 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 downed enemy aircraft windshields, aluminum, brass, leather, and blades or handles from Issued or captured fighting knives.
This handsome combat knife measures 10 5/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 13/16″.
The quality of this theater knife is a cut above the rest.
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CUTTING SWORD—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Katana -WW2 Old/Antique
CUTTING SWORD—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Katana -WW2 Old/Antique
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WE BUY JAPANESE SWORDS.
Call River Valley Japanese Sword/St. Croix Blades at 715-557-1688.1 excellent antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s katana sword with blade groove. This fine WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is signed. The smith is Kanemasa. There is an arsenal stamp on the nakago above the signature. This sword has a complex, wavy hamon/temper line. The kashira is fitted with a fine, cherry-blossum sarute.
The military fittings are of excellent quality. The blade measures a long 27 3/8″ (69.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The military saya is desirable as it is made of wood, which is light to carry–a much less common Army saya material, making it desirable for collectors.
As mentioned earlier, this sword has a bohi/blade groove. Katanas with a blade groove are sought after for cutting–this sword is of special interest to collectors and practitioners, because its blade groove is combined with a long blade at 27 3/8″.
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US WW II CASE XX Survival Machete -Army Air Force Knife w/GUARD/WW2 Military
US WW II CASE XX Survival Machete -Army Air Force Knife w/GUARD/WW2 Military
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1 vintage U.S. World War II Case XX survival machete available. This U.S. Army Air Force survival machete would make an important addition to any collection.
These machetes were contained in U.S. aircrew survival bags. This survival machete comes with its original blade guard. The handle is made of hardwood.
