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SPECIAL ORDER—Japanese WW II Army Sword—KIKUSUI—Old/Antique/WW2 Samurai
SPECIAL ORDER—Japanese WW II Army Sword—KIKUSUI—Old/Antique/WW2 Samurai
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1 exceptionally rare Special Order World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s sword available. This Special Order sword would make a rare addition to any collection.
This sword was made by 23rd Generation Kanefusa. Kanefusa made just a few Special Order swords with the kiku-sui crest horimono on the blade. See photo 10 above from the Japanese Sword Index online site. Also, photo 12 above is from Jim Dawson’s book Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945–Cyclopedia Edition.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The blade measures 25 9/16″ (64.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The wood saya has a leather combat cover. This sword has a fine cherry blossom sarute.
This sword has a beautiful temper line.
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LATE WAR Japanese NCO Sword -WW II Antique/Old WW2 Samurai/Collection—RARE
LATE WAR Japanese NCO Sword -WW II Antique/Old WW2 Samurai/Collection—RARE
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1 very rare late War World War II Japanese NCO sword available. This super rare late War NCO sword is in exceptional condition. The condition of this sword is in the top 1% of late War Japanese NCO swords to be found. This WW2 sword would make an important addition to any collection
Both the blade and the scabbard drag have the same simple arsenal mark. The blade measures 26 1/4″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade).
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WW2 Marine Raider Stiletto Knife w/ETCH -US Camillus USMC CARLSONS RAIDERS WW II
WW2 Marine Raider Stiletto Knife w/ETCH -US Camillus USMC CARLSONS RAIDERS WW II
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1 vintage WW II Camillus Marine Raider stiletto fighting knife available. This knife has absolutely none of the usual crazing/cracking of the guard and handle that is normally present on 90% of Raider stilettos. This knife is an important part of American history, and would make a rare addition to any collection.
This knife was carried by a member of Carlson’s Raiders. See page 86 of Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military — World War II for a photo of the Raider stiletto.
This Marine Raider stiletto measures 12 3/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 7 1/8″. The blade etch is still partially visible on the blade ‘U.S.M.C.‘, and ‘CAMILLUS CUTLERY CAMILLUS N.Y.‘.
The Raider whose knife this was added a cool Turkish knot to the handle–awesome.
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OSS SOE Tire Slasher Knife/WW II US/British Military -WW2 Clandestine -Latama
OSS SOE Tire Slasher Knife/WW II US/British Military -WW2 Clandestine -Latama
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Have a collection of OSS/SOE knives? Call us at 715-557-1688 or email us at info@stcroixblades.com to Sell Your Collection.
1 rare OSS SOE Tire Slasher Knife available. This WW2 Clandestine Knife would make an important addition to any advanced collection.
These knives were made for the SOE and the OSS. The knife’s master blade measures 3 7/16″. This knife measures 4 7/8″ overall when closed. The second blade on this knife is the tire slasher blade for clandestine work. 150 of these knives were bought as surplus after the War by Latama knives of Italy. Latama used an electric pencil and wrote ‘ITALY’ on the large blade, and ‘LATAMA’ on the small blade.
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OSS SOE Escape Knife -WW II US / British Military -Pocket/WW2 Collection
OSS SOE Escape Knife -WW II US / British Military -Pocket/WW2 Collection
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1 rare OSS SOE Escape Knife available. This WW2 Escape Knife would make an important addition to any advanced collection.
These knives were made for the SOE and the OSS. The knife’s master blade measures 2 7/8″. This knife measures 5 1/4″ overall when closed.
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US WW2 COLLINS V44 FIGHTING KNIFE -WW II MACHETE -USMC/MARINE CORPS COLLECTION
US WW2 COLLINS V44 FIGHTING KNIFE -WW II MACHETE -USMC/MARINE CORPS COLLECTION
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1 U.S. WW2 V-44 USMC fighting knife available. This V-44 is in excellent condition. This World War II V-44 would make an important addition to any collection.
This V-44 was made by Collins. The blade is stamped ‘COLLINS & CO. LEGITIMUS MADE IN U.S.A. No. 18’. This knife measures 14″ overall. The blade itself measures 9 5/16″. This knife has a brass guard, and bakelite handle.
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Antique WW2 Japanese Sword – WW II Army Samurai Gendai Katana -Old Collection
Antique WW2 Japanese Sword – WW II Army Samurai Gendai Katana -Old Collection
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1 Japanese World War II Army Officer’s Samurai sword available. This fine katana was made by Yoshiharu. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This is a desirable hand-made gendai sword. This sword’s hamon is exceptional.
This sword is signed–the swordsmith is Yoshiharu. The blade measures 26 1/8″ (66.4 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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WW2 Case V42 Stiletto Fighting Knife -US 1st Special Service Force Dagger
WW2 Case V42 Stiletto Fighting Knife -US 1st Special Service Force Dagger
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1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Case V-42 stiletto. This V-42 is a premium example–for the most advanced collections.
This Case V-42 has the long scabbard. The blade on this knife measures 7 7/16″–its full original length.
This 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.
