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IIDA GUNTO Japanese Sword -WW2 Army Samurai -Saya LOCK/Old/SADASHIGE WWII -Rare
IIDA GUNTO Japanese Sword -WW2 Army Samurai -Saya LOCK/Old/SADASHIGE WWII -Rare
$7,500
1 exceedingly rare Japanese WW2 Iida mount Army Officer’s gendai sword available. This sword is among the most rare of all Japanese military swords. These mounts are referred to as the Iida seal–or the Iida lock, named after its inventor Iida Kunitaro. This exceptional Japanese Army sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword was made the 2 Million Yen smith, Imai Sadashige. Imai Sadashige earned the title of Sword Forging Teacher/Special Honor Noted Seat at the 1941 Sword Exhibition. Sadashige is featured on page 150 & 151 in John Slough’s book, An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945.
The blade measures a long 26 7/8″ (68.3 cm) from blade tip to the notch in the blade spine.
The Iida lock is a weather-proofing mount designed to keep water and dirt out of the saya. This exceptionally rare sword would make an important addition to any collection. Information on the Iida (IIDA) lock can be found on pages 168 & 169 of Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition. Additional information can be found in Fuller and Gregory’s book Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks.
The hamon is exceptional–the temper line billows almost all the way up to the shinogi line. Once polished this sword will be a screamer. Sadashige’s work is exceptional. Look at the photos of the hamon to see clues of what will be revealed in the blade once polished.
The saya is a special lightweight variation–made of lacquer-covered wood.
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10th Mountain Division Knife -WWII US Ski Troops Collection -WW2 -Ulster
10th Mountain Division Knife -WWII US Ski Troops Collection -WW2 -Ulster
$395
1 U.S. World War 2 Mountain and Ski Troops knife available. This Ulster WW2 ski troops knife would make an important addition to any advanced collection.
The knife’s master blade measures 2 1/2″. This knife measures 3 7/16″ overall when closed.
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USA FSSF Patch Insignia -Original WWII First Special Service Force -CANADA
USA FSSF Patch Insignia -Original WWII First Special Service Force -CANADA
$500
1 rare original U.S. World War 2 First Special Service Force shoulder patch. This original WW2 FSSF patch would make an important addition to any collection.
This patch measures 3 3/8″ by 1 9/16″.
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US FSSF Kiska Patch -Original WWII First Special Service Force/Alaska Task Force
US FSSF Kiska Patch -Original WWII First Special Service Force/Alaska Task Force
$230
1 rare original U.S. World War 2 First Special Service Force Kiska Task Force shoulder patch. This original WW2 FSSF patch would make an important addition to any collection.
This patch measures 2 11/16″ in diameter.
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Fully ID’d! WILKINSON WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/BANNER ETCHED
Fully ID’d! WILKINSON WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/BANNER ETCHED
$2,700
Have a collection of WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes knives? Contact St. Croix Blades to sell your F-S knives today.
1 banner-etched World War II 2nd pattern Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife available. This ID’d 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 etched ‘WILKINSON SWORD LONDON’. There are no markings on the guard.
As mentioned above, this knife is identified to the G.I. that carried it. During the buildup of Allied troops in England prior to D-Day, U.S. G.I.’s noticed the Brits’ Wilkinson commando knives. Some of the U.S. paratroopers and G.I.’s that could afford it went to Wilkinson to buy themselves a commando F/S. For an extra fee they could get their names etched on the blade.
This knife is etched ‘HAROLD L. BOHN O-571031’. Having his name and serial number makes this G.I.’s service record fully researchable.
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US WWII WESTERN V44 Fighting Knife/Machete -Survival -Marines Collection/WW2
US WWII WESTERN V44 Fighting Knife/Machete -Survival -Marines Collection/WW2
$850
1 vintage WW2 Western V-44 survival knife available. This V-44 combat knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This V-44 was made by Western Cutlery–the rarest of all V-44’s. The blade is stamped ‘WESTERN’. This knife measures 14 1/2″ overall. The blade itself measures 9 1/4″. This knife has a steel guard, and black composite handle.
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US 1918 Knuckle Knife -PRESENTATION to a 2-STAR GENERAL -WWII Mk1 Trench
US 1918 Knuckle Knife -PRESENTATION to a 2-STAR GENERAL -WWII Mk1 Trench
$4,900
1 U.S. World War 2 PRESENTATION 1918 Mk1 trench knife. This knife was presented to a U.S. 2-Star General. This knife would make an incredible addition to any collection.
The ‘U.S. 1918 LF&C – 1918’ marked was ground off the handle so that the knife could be engraved with the presentation ‘LOU WITTE TO J.C. FEGAN MAJ. GEN. U.S.M.C.‘.
2-Star General Joseph C. Fegan (Sr.) served the Marine Corps during World War 2. (His son, Joseph C. Fegan, Jr., also went on to become a Major General in the Marine Corps).
The person who made this presentation knife replaced the blade and skull-crusher pommel with those he machined himself.
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US WW2 OSS Philippines Drop Knife -Knuckle/Fighting -WWII Military
US WW2 OSS Philippines Drop Knife -Knuckle/Fighting -WWII Military
$600
St. Croix Blades BUYS collections! Call us at 715-557-1688 or use the Contact Us link at the top of the page to sell your knife, dagger, sword, or militaria collection.
1 antique U.S. World War II OSS Philippine drop knife. This original OSS Philippines drop knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife measures 13 1/2″ overall. The 3-sided blade measures 8 7/8″. This knife has its original fine metal scabbard with it.
