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US WW2 Richtig Fighting Knife -8” Fighter/Antique Military/F J R Clarkson Neb
US WW2 Richtig Fighting Knife -8” Fighter/Antique Military/F J R Clarkson Neb
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St. Croix Blades BUYS RICHTIG KNIVES. Contact us at 715-557-1688 to sell your Richtig knife.
1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife available. This big 8″ 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 big fighter measures 12 7/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 8″. The guard and pommel are brass. The extended lanyard ring was hammered flatter during the War. The pommel is stamped ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.’. There is no sheath with this knife. I recommend the collector purchase a period World War 2 sheath for an 8″ knife to go with it.
There are 3 notches carved into the guard–sometimes notches like this are meant to record how many enemy kills a soldier had.
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IDd—WILKINSON SWORD WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S
IDd—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 Wilkinson knife is ID’d/named to the G.I. that carried it. The blade is etched ‘HUGH R BORRIES‘. Some basic research was done to confirm the G.I.’s enlistment in the Army (see photo 10 above).
This knife measures 11 11/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 5/8″. 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.
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War of 1812 EARLY AMERICAN NAVAL DIRK -US Navy Knife -Antique/Old Collection
War of 1812 EARLY AMERICAN NAVAL DIRK -US Navy Knife -Antique/Old Collection
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1 early American Naval Dirk available. This antique United States Naval Dirk is from the era of the War of 1812. This rare dagger would make an important addition to any collection.
This historic early American Navy dagger has Silver fittings. The handle looks to be checkered ox bone.
The blade is etched. One side is floral etched – the other with some words. It is hard to make out – but I believe that it says: “If you run foul of me / you run foul of a snag”.
This dirk measures 8 11/16 inches overall. The blade itself measures 5″. There is no sheath for this knife.
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US WW2 NICHOLS Fighting Knife -Vtg/Antique/Combat/Old Collection -Buffalo Nickel
US WW2 NICHOLS Fighting Knife -Vtg/Antique/Combat/Old Collection -Buffalo Nickel
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St. Croix Blades BUYS ESTATE COLLECTIONS. Give us a call at 715-557-1688 to inquire about selling an estate collection.
1 vintage U.S. World War II Nichols fighting knife with Alfred Cornish sheath. This fine Nichols knife would make an important addition to any U.S. or world militaria collection.
This fine Nichols fighting knife was made for the soldier, ‘R.E. KNOX 840…‘, and is so marked on the guard. The blade is engraved on one side ‘B-0525‘. The curved pommel is stamped ‘NICHOLS’ above the inlayed U.S. Buffalo nickel.
This knife has a 7 5/8″ blade. This knife measures 13 1/8″ overall. The Cornish sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.‘.
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RARE—Japanese WW2 RAILWAY DIRK -Old/Antique Samurai Sword Collection -Dagger
RARE—Japanese WW2 RAILWAY DIRK -Old/Antique Samurai Sword Collection -Dagger
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St. Croix Blades BUYS SWORD COLLECTIONS, fittings, tsuba, menuki, fuchi/kashira, yari, and armor. You can reach us at 715-557-1688.***
1 rare World War II Japanese Manchurian Railway dirk available. This fine Railway dirk has a premium sharkskin saya (scabbard). A WWII Japanese Railway dirk would make the rarest of additions to any collection.
This dirk measures 14 1/8″ (35.9 cm) overall. The blade itself measures 9 7/16″ (24 cm), as measured properly from blade tip to the habaki. The kashira/pommel fitting is missing from this rare dirk. The buyer may have a Railway dagger kashira on hand, or may plan to locate one to complete this dirk.
The handle has a wire-wrapped black same/rayskin grip. The gold gilt on this Railway dirk is exceptional.
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OLD FAMILY BLADE—Russo-Japanese/WW2 Samurai Katana Sword -Antique Kyu-Gunto
OLD FAMILY BLADE—Russo-Japanese/WW2 Samurai Katana Sword -Antique Kyu-Gunto
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1 antique traditionally-made Russo-Japanese/World War II Japanese Kyu-gunto Army Samurai sword available. This sword has an old family blade from Samurai times. A kyu-gunto katana would make a rare, and important addition to any collection.
The sword blade was made in the mid-late 1500’s A.D. The blade is signed ‘Bizen kuni ju Osafune Sukesada‘. The nakago is also dated. The blade was carried during ancient times by true Samurai. The blade measures 26 1/2″ (67.3 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. There are 2 holes in the tang.
The habaki is carved on one side with the images of mice (which are carved more intricately than can be seen in the photos–the hair on each mouse is carved in in fine detail). The reverse side of the habaki has a form of plant carved into it. Interestingly, the maker of the sword’s Army fittings has its name stamped into the guard.
This sword has a longer kissaki than normal–the kissaki measures 1 3/4″.
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Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Officers Dress Sword -Old Collection/Samurai/Navy
Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Officers Dress Sword -Old Collection/Samurai/Navy
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1 very fine Japanese World War 2 Naval Officer’s dress sword. This sword would make an incredible addition to any collection.
The saya is perfect polished sharkskin over wood with gold-plated fittings. This sword has a nickel-plated blade with wavy acid-etched yakiba/temper line.
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RARE VARIATION Japanese WW2 Naval Dirk -Sword Samurai -SHARKSKIN Saya -Navy Dagger
RARE VARIATION Japanese WW2 Naval Dirk -Sword Samurai -SHARKSKIN Saya -Navy Dagger
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1 desirable World War II Japanese Navy Officer’s dirk available. This fine Naval dirk has a premium sharkskin saya (scabbard), and rare fittings. This WWII Japanese Naval Officer’s dirk, with its rare variation fittings, would make an important addition to any collection.
Normally the fuchi is plain–the dirk in this listing has a cherry blossom in relief. Additionally, note the different patterns on the saya/scabbard throat and saya drag. This WW2 Japanese Naval Officer’s Dirk is very difficult to find.
This dirk measures 13 1/2″ overall. The blade itself measures 8 9/16″ (as measured properly from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki).
The handle has a wire-wrapped same/rayskin grip. I have not had the handle off–the threads are super tight, and I can’t get them loose without damaging the cherry blossoms.
