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Case V42 Stiletto Knife PROTOTYPE SCABBARD -V-42/1st SSF/Dagger/SHEATH/US WW II
Case V42 Stiletto Knife PROTOTYPE SCABBARD -V-42/1st SSF/Dagger/SHEATH/US WW II
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1 antique Prototype/variation scabbard for the U.S. World War 2 Case V-42 stiletto. This issued Prototype Case V-42 long sheath would make an exceptionally rare addition in any collection.
The rare WW2 scabbard smells just like the items in my grandpa’s WW2 foot locker. The leg tie-down thongs has minor crazing. Note that there is a narrow rub mark above the scabbard throat where a V-42’s guard rubbed against the leather.
Note the characteristic rolled seam on the back side of the sheath at the top just under a vet signature.
The V42 knife was used by the First Special Service Force. Frank Trzaska notes in his article “The Case V-42 Stiletto” which appeared in the April 1998 edition of KnifeWorld, that “The U.S. Special Forces (Green Berets) use the V-42 in their Distinctive Insignia, their Unit Crest and in their shoulder patch.” The Case V-42 is a coveted and classic U.S. fighting knife.
This early issued Prototype scabbard is ID’d on the back to ‘Sgt. Stan Bradford‘.
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WILKINSON SWORD WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S
WILKINSON SWORD WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S
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1 vintage World War II 2nd pattern Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife available. F/S commando knives like these were carried by U.S. G.I.’s and paratroopers, and by British Commandos in Europe during World War II. Some U.S. combat troops staging in England would purchase these knives to carry in addition to, or as replacement for their M3 trench knife. This fighting knife would make a fine addition to any World War II, or world militaria collection.
This knife measures 11 1/2″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 1/2″. The front tang is etched ‘THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE’. The reverse tang is stamped ‘WILKINSON SWORD LONDON’. There are no markings on the guard. The scabbard is stamped ‘ENGLAND’ above the throat.
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British/US WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Knife -BEADED & RINGED -WW II Collection
British/US WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Knife -BEADED & RINGED -WW II Collection
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1 rare condition British World War II Beaded & Ribbed Fairbairn-Sykes commando knife. This fine WW2 Beaded & Ribbed F/S knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This desirable British Fairbairn knife is stamped ‘ENGLAND’ on the guard. The handle is marked with the British broad arrow, and the number ‘1’.
This knife measures 11 13/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 13/16″.
The scabbard is quite rare.
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BOOK KNIFE! -US WW II RUANA 1943 Square Cut Old/Antique WW2 Fighting Collection
BOOK KNIFE! -US WW II RUANA 1943 Square Cut Old/Antique WW2 Fighting Collection
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1 Ruana World War 2 book knife available. This knife was photographed for Bill Walter’s second book on U.S. & Allied fighting, set to come out in 2018. Collectors know that purchasing a book knife provides instant equity.
This rare U.S. WW2 fighting knife is missing from almost every military knife collection–because they are almost impossible to find. This exceedingly rare Ruana fighting knife would make a holy grail addition to any military or Ruana knife collection.
This is the big Ruana fighter. This WW2 Ruana fighter has square cut handle scales–dating this knife to 1938-1943. This knife is also pre-stamp.
The blade on this large WW2 Ruana combat knife measures 7 3/4″ long. This knife measures 12″ overall.
The last two images in this listing are provided for reference only of these knives’ WW2 history. The reference knife is ID’d. The reference knife was made for Captain Southard who was an officer at Fort Missoula where Rudy worked during the internment camps for the Japanese pre WWII. The reference knife was purchased in Kansas City from the Captain’s nephew.
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RARE VARIATION Japanese FORESTRY DIRK WW II -Old/Antique Samurai Sword/Dagger
RARE VARIATION Japanese FORESTRY DIRK WW II -Old/Antique Samurai Sword/Dagger
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1 rare World War II Japanese Samurai Forestry Dirk available. This Japanese dirk is the most rare of all Japanese dirks. It is one of just 3 or 4 of this Forestry Dagger variation known to exist. This dagger would make an exceptionally rare addition to any collection.
The blade measures 7 3/4″ (28.9 cm). This dagger measures 12 1/2″ overall.
All fittings are of exceptional quality. Note the fine horn mekugi/peg. As mentioned, only 3 or 4 of this pattern dagger with brass and gilt fittings are known to exist–all others have nickel fittings. In fact, the only place this variation appears in reference books is in Fuller & Gregory’s book–and at that, only a drawing of this variation appears in that publication.
This is a rare variation Forestry dagger.
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WILKINSON SWORD WW II Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S BANNER ETCHED
WILKINSON SWORD WW II Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S BANNER ETCHED
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1 vintage banner-etched World War II 2nd pattern Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife available. This is the very difficult to find black finish variation. This knife is identified to the U.S. officer that carried it. This fighting knife would make a rare addition to any World War II, or world militaria collection.
The front tang is etched ‘THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE’. The reverse tang is stamped ‘WILKINSON SWORD LONDON’. There are no markings on the guard.
The blade is etched ‘CAPT. G.M. LENTZ’. George Lentz later became a Colonel. Colonel Lentz’s serial # was 0293255 T43 44. His original dog tag is attached to the sheath.
The veteran served in the 50th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Division (Red Diamond) from 1944-1945.
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WW2 Australian Commando Knife -Aussie Evans & Balfour Melbourne -WW II Aussie
WW2 Australian Commando Knife -Aussie Evans & Balfour Melbourne -WW II Aussie
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1 desirable Australian Evans & Balfour WW2 fighting knife. This fine WW II Aussie fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This Australian fighting knife was made in Melbourne, Australia during the War. The blade is engraved ‘Evans & Balfour Melbourne’.
This knife measures 9 5/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 1/2″. The sheath has the Aussie commando’s initials carved into its front.
The blade on this knife is super thick–it measures over 1/4″. The blade is blued.
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US WW II John Ek Commando Knife -Model 2/WW2 Fighting/Military Collection/Hamden
US WW II John Ek Commando Knife -Model 2/WW2 Fighting/Military Collection/Hamden
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1 early U.S. World War 2 John Ek model 2 commando knife. This fine WW2 Ek fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade ricasso is stamped ‘2C15’. The handle is made of walnut, and is attached with lead rivets. There is no sheath with this WW2 Ek fighting knife.
This knife measures 11 13/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 3/4″.
