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WW2 Camillus M4 Bayonet—UNISSUED—w/BOX -MINT -Old/US WW II Fighting Knife
WW2 Camillus M4 Bayonet—UNISSUED—w/BOX -MINT -Old/US WW II Fighting Knife
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1 U.S. WW2 Camillus M4 fighting knife–unissued in its original box. This unissued Camillus M4, in its original box, would make an exceedingly rare addition to any collection.
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Case V42 Stiletto Knife PROTOTYPE SCABBARD -V-42/1st SSF/Dagger/SHEATH/US WW II
Case V42 Stiletto Knife PROTOTYPE SCABBARD -V-42/1st SSF/Dagger/SHEATH/US WW II
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1 antique Prototype/variation scabbard for the U.S. World War 2 Case V-42 stiletto. This issued Prototype Case V-42 long sheath would make an exceptionally rare addition in any collection.
The rare WW2 scabbard smells just like the items in my grandpa’s WW2 foot locker. The leg tie-down thongs has minor crazing. Note that there is a narrow rub mark above the scabbard throat where a V-42’s guard rubbed against the leather.
Note the characteristic rolled seam on the back side of the sheath at the top just under a vet signature.
The V42 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.
This early issued Prototype scabbard is ID’d on the back to ‘Sgt. Stan Bradford‘.
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WILKINSON SWORD WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S
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 knife measures 11 1/2″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 1/2″. 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. The scabbard is stamped ‘ENGLAND’ above the throat.
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Russo-Japanese WW2 D-Guard Samurai Sword -Antique/Old WW II -SIGNED -FAMILY MON
Russo-Japanese WW2 D-Guard Samurai Sword -Antique/Old WW II -SIGNED -FAMILY MON
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1 antique Japanese Samurai Sword in Russo-Japanese d-guard mounts. This fine sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The backstrap on this sword is decorated almost all the way up to the guard. This sword has a silver Samurai family mon.
The blade is signed. The blade has a sanscrit character horimono/carving.
The long blade measures 27 1/8″ (68.9 cm) from the blade tip to the front edge of the habaki.
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Pre-WW1 Imperial German Baden Damascus Officer Sword -Ewald Cleff -Damast—ID’d
Pre-WW1 Imperial German Baden Damascus Officer Sword -Ewald Cleff -Damast—ID’d
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Layaway available with money down.
1 German Imperial Baden infantry officer sword. The maker is marked on the blade: “Ewald Cleff Solingen”.
Dimensions: The total length is 37 inches (94.0 cm), the length of the blade is 31.5 inches (80.0 cm), the width of the blade at the heel is .9 inches (2.4 cm). The blade is fine damascus. The blade on both sides is decorated with etching, carving and engraving with gilding. The base of the blade’s decor is a stylized leaf-and-vegetable ornament with the addition of military armature (crossed sabers, mines, pipes, drums, torches). On the right side of the blade in a stylized ribbon, a gilded inscription is cut with a gothic font “Dem scheidenden kameraden” Major Shulz “and an image of the Baden coat of arms.
On the left side of the blade the craftsman and the place of manufacture are stamped “EWALD CLEFF. SOLINGEN”. The blade on the blade as well as on the right side of the blade in a stylized ribbon is cut out with a gilded inscription in gothic type” Das offizier = korps Des 6. Badishen infanterie = regiments Kiser Frifrich III No. 114 1880-1890″.
As mentioned, blade was made by Ewald Cleff in Solingen. This Ewald Cleff company was founded in 1862. In some periods it produced cold steel for the Prussian and Bavarian armies. The blade has a rich decorative finish and is forged from Damascus steel. This fact is confirmed by the inscription on the blade “Aecht Damast // Eisenhauer”, which translates as “The real damast of fine quality”. The word “Eisenhauer” literally means “chopping iron” and it was written when they wanted to confirm the quality of the blade steel.
The full inscription on this fine sword reads “The retiring Major Shulzu is from the Officer Corps of the 6 Baden Infantry Regiment” Kaiser Frederick III No. 114, 1880-1890 “.
The handle is Silver-gilted with an R-shaped guard “bluesherovskogo” type. The top is made in the form of a sculpted head of a lion whose eyes are made of red faceted glass. The back of the hilt is decorated with a relief floral ornament. The grip is covered with a polished shark skin and is equipped with a twisted wire of light metal in three rows. The bottom of the handle is a brass Silvered frame with a relief floral ornament.The scabbard has a handsome darkened, almost blued finish.
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British/US WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Knife -BEADED & RINGED -WW II Collection
British/US WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Knife -BEADED & RINGED -WW II Collection
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1 rare condition British World War II Beaded & Ribbed Fairbairn-Sykes commando knife. This fine WW2 Beaded & Ribbed F/S knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This desirable British Fairbairn knife is stamped ‘ENGLAND’ on the guard. The handle is marked with the British broad arrow, and the number ‘1’.
This knife measures 11 13/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 13/16″.
The scabbard is quite rare.
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Antique-WW2-Japanese-Sword-WW-II-Navy-Samurai-Naval-MASAHIRO-Takayama-Forge
Antique-WW2-Japanese-Sword-WW-II-Navy-Samurai-Naval-MASAHIRO-Takayama-Forge
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1 desirable Japanese World War II Takayama Forge Navy Officer’s Samurai sword available. This highly sought after katana was made by Hattori Masahiro. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Swords made at the Takayama Forge are highly collectible. In addition, Masahiro made swords in a distinctive ‘old way’. He made swords with a kissaki that was almost 3 times thicker than a normal katana’s kissaki. During World War 2, only Masahiro, and perhaps Masanao (at the Takayama Forge) made swords with this type of kissaki. This type of sword tip was made to reduce the likelihood of a break or chip at the blade tip. A sword made by Masahiro is of exceptional rarity.
There are an unusually high number of kanji on the nakago. The nakago/tangi is signed ‘Kin Saku Takayama to Hattori Masahiro’. The lower left side of the nakago is signed with the polisher’s name. The oil-tempered ‘no rust steel’ blade measures 25 5/16″ (64.3 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The nakago has an especially large Naval anchor stamp. An additional distinguishing feature of a Masahiro blade is the distinctive ratio of nakago length to overall sword length.
The tsuka has black leather under the silk wrap. The saya is made of premium sharkskin. The gold gilt on all sword fittings is still 90%+. A fine sarute is present.
This sword has a highly collectible Navy Officer’s Sword Belt with it.
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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.
