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SUPER COOL Small US WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife/F J R Clarkson Neb/Old Collection
SUPER COOL Small US WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife/F J R Clarkson Neb/Old Collection
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1 U.S. World War 2 4″ Richtig fighting knife. This rare, small 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 just 8 1/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 4″. This Richtig fighter is stamped ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.‘. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.
The scabbard was with this knife throughout World War 2.
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US WW2 FJ Richtig Fighting Knife w/Alfred Cornish Sheath -F J R Clarkson Neb -Nebr
US WW2 FJ Richtig Fighting Knife w/Alfred Cornish Sheath -F J R Clarkson Neb -Nebr
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1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath. This is the Richtig/Cornish combination every collector is looking for. This knife would make an important addition to any 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 is a hard-to-find, desirable Richtig fighter design. Mike Silvey thought so much of this blade style that he pictured this same Richtig fighter model on page 210 of his book, Knives of the United States Military–World War II. This knife measures 10 15/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6″. The end of the pommel is stamped ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.’. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.
Note that the pommel also has a mark I have never seen before on a Richtig–the number ‘4’. Note that this number matches the number on the Cornish sheath.
The Cornish sheath is stamped at its top ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB. 4’.
Note that the leg tie-down thongs are still intact–an incredible feature rarely found.
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US WW2 Richtig Fighting Knife w/CORNISH SHEATH/Antique Dagger/F J R CLARKSON NEB
US WW2 Richtig Fighting Knife w/CORNISH SHEATH/Antique Dagger/F J R CLARKSON NEB
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1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig double-edged fighting knife w/Alfred Cornish sheath. A WW2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath is the holy grail combination every WW2 collector is seeking. 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 11 9/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 7/8″. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel is stamped ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.’.
The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.‘ The sheath is ID’d on its front. The soldier that carried it during the War scratched his name into the front of the sheath ‘Ted Noveski Omaha Nebr. 12 Monroe St.’. The tab end of the keeper strap once went about 1 inch past the snap. The snap functions perfectly though of course.
A double-edged Richtig dagger is hard to find–this knife would make a great acquisition for any collector.
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ID’d US WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife -ALFRED CORNISH Sheath/F J R Clarkson Neb
ID’d US WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife -ALFRED CORNISH Sheath/F J R Clarkson Neb
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1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath. This is the Richtig/Cornish combination every collector is looking for. This desirable Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection.
This WW2 Richtig fighter is ID’d on the sheath to the soldier that carried it. The sheath is marked ‘Moody’. This knife was carried by Colonel Joe Lydle Moody, United States Army Air Force.
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 11 3/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 15/16 “. This Richtig fighter is marked on the pommel ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.‘. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.
The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.‘. Lower down on the scabbard throat it is stamped with the number ‘2‘.
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BIG 8” FIGHTER—US WWII RICHTIG Fighting Knife -F J R Clarkson Neb/WW2 -Alfred CORNISH
BIG 8” FIGHTER—US WWII RICHTIG Fighting Knife -F J R Clarkson Neb/WW2 -Alfred CORNISH
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1 vintage large U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath–this is the big Richtig fighter/Cornish sheath combination every collector is looking for. 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 large Richtig fighter measures 13″ overall. The blade itself measures 8″. This Richtig fighter is marked on the pommel ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.’. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring–with its original leather wrist thong.
The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.’. The G.I. that carried this knife blackened the Cornish sheath for lower visibility in combat.
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RARE IDd DAGGER US WW II RICHTIG Knife FJR Clarkson Neb WW2 CORNISH Sheath
RARE IDd DAGGER US WW II RICHTIG Knife FJR Clarkson Neb WW2 CORNISH Sheath
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1 hard-to-find dagger blade U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath. This knife is also ID’d, and has provenance to the veteran who carried it. In addition, there is also a document of interest to Richtig collectors. 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.
As mentioned above there are several things that make this knife extra special for collectors:
1. A double-edged Richtig fighter is pretty hard to find.
2. This knife is ID’d to the vet who carried it during the War. The sailor, Ralph Benson, put his name on the guard. The provenance documents included with this knife are a newspaper clipping of his wedding announcement; a newspaper clippingphoto of him with his bride with a caption; his Company 69, 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment class photo.
3. A typed and handwritten note the sailor kept in his wallet from the relative of his that gave him the knife. The hand-written portion of the note reads ‘This article, with a picture of the man, was published in Ripley’s nation-wide feature. Lately Mr. Richtig has been taking a few private orders to make knives for service men, and I got this through a friend at the office. Better not try proving the above claim tho!’
This Richtig fighter measures 11″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 1/8″. This Richtig fighter is marked on the pommel ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.’. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring–with its original leather wrist thong.
The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.’.
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US WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife -ALFRED CORNISH Sheath/F J R Clarkson Neb – WW II
US WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife -ALFRED CORNISH Sheath/F J R Clarkson Neb – WW II
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1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath. This is the Richtig/Cornish combination every collector is looking for. 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 11″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 15/16 “. This Richtig fighter is marked on the pommel ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.’. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.
The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.’. Lower down on the scabbard throat it is stamped with the number ‘2’.
This fine Richtig example has a blood groove in the blade–an uncommon, and desirable feature in a WW2 Richtig fighter.
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WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife -F J R Clarkson Neb -Combat -Old US Military Collection
WW2 RICHTIG Fighting Knife -F J R Clarkson Neb -Combat -Old US Military Collection
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1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife. This one of a kind Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection.
This is an exceptionally large and rare WW2 Richtig fighter.
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 is a large 18 15/16″ Richtig fighter. The blade itself measures 13 3/16″. This Richtig fighter is stamped ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.’. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.
