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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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WW2 RUANA 1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Fighting Knife -Combat Collection
WW2 RUANA 1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Fighting Knife -Combat Collection
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Have a collection of Ruana knives? Give us a call at 715-557-1688 or email us at info@stcroixblades.com to sell your collection.
1 Ruana World War 2 knife available. This rare Ruana fighter would make an important addition to any collection.
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 G.I. that carried this knife during the War stenciled his initials ‘WHS’ on the front of the sheath, and stamped his initials also into the knife’s guard.
The blade on this large WW2 Ruana combat knife measures 8″ long. This knife measures 12 1/2″ overall.
Photo 12 above is the entry for Ruana WW2 fighters in Bill Walters’ book U.S. and Allied Military Knives — World War II. Note who was credited for this entry.
Thank you for your consideration. –Matt Brice, St. Croix Blades -
WW2 Everitt Fighting Knife -Cut-down -w/ORIGINAL EVERITT SHEATH – US Collection
WW2 Everitt Fighting Knife -Cut-down -w/ORIGINAL EVERITT SHEATH – US Collection
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1 U.S. WW2 Everitt fighting knife available. This U.S. fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The handle was cut down during the War. This is seen sometimes in Everitt’s and in WW1/WW2 Mark 1’s.
The blade measures 6 5/8″”. This knife measures 10 5/8″ overall.
The scabbard itself is as desirable as the knife. Some collectors may strip the scabbard from this to complete another Everitt without a sheath.
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Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger -Old/Antique Collection -WW II/WW2 Army
Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger -Old/Antique Collection -WW II/WW2 Army
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1 antique Japanese WW2 Army tanto available. This Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Japanese officers were allowed to carry katanas during World War 2. Enlisted were not allowed to—many of these men carried a tanto sword like this one in their packs to invoke the spirit of the Samurai.
This tanto sword has a sayagaki on the saya–Japanese kanji.
The mumei blade measures 8”. This tanto measures 14 1/8” overall with its saya/scabbard. This tanto has a nice oil-tempered hamon.
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Ruana Knife—WW2 Fighting—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Collection/Rare
Ruana Knife—WW2 Fighting—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Collection/Rare
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1 rare U.S. WW2 fighting knife that 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. See Bill Walters’ book U.S. and Allied Military Knives of World War II pages 61 & 63 for more on WW2 Ruana fighters.
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 WW2 Ruana combat knife measures 7 7/8″ long. This knife measures 12 3/8” overall.
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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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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″.
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RARE Frank J Richtig Cleaver -Antique/Old Knife Collection -FJR CLARKSON NEB
RARE Frank J Richtig Cleaver -Antique/Old Knife Collection -FJR CLARKSON NEB
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1 hard-to-find antique Frank J. Richtig aluminum-handle meat cleaver available. As mentioned in the title, a Richtig meat cleaver is rare.
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.
This impressive-sized Richtig cleaver measures 12 1/4″ overall. The cutting edge itself measures 6 1/8″. The aluminum handle is marked with the ‘HAND MADE BY F.J. RICHTIG CLARKSON, NEBR.’ stamp. This cleaver weighs a heavy 1 lb. 5 oz.
If you are going to own a cleaver, here’s a cleaver that few others would have in their collection.
