I offer everythingfrom World War I-era knives to more recent The handle was stacked leather with a series of cut grooves. that has the markings engraved. But not all knives are created equal. The Japanese manufactured over 6.4 million rifles and carbines in the 40 years from 1906 to 1945. They fired from the hip and down their sights. Also you can see the common changes in materials used to reduce costs. The most recent upgrade of World War II and Korean War-era bayonets came from Buck Knives, who developed the M9 Bayonet during the 1980s. The unique design gave the user the ability to strike, stab, and slash enemy combatants with devastating results. The KA-BAR has been synonymous with the Marine Corps and has proven itself in combat countless times. This was a very popular knife as it was not only useful in combat but useful as a tool. Makes a good pry bar, can opener, hammer and so on. Lieutenant Robert T. Frederick was on General Dwight D. Eisenhowers personal staff and had the responsibility as the commanding officer of the unit. We have seen reproductions with a second pin added but it is so far off One is the Shark. Western made two: one with a 6-inch blade, the G46-6, and one with a 5-inch blade, the G46-5. This is one of our favorites, bet you didn't know Ka-Bar made an M3 With one shot from a fleetwide message, the Marine Corps killed its legendary scout sniper program. In fact, one World War II era catalog folder proclaimed: For the duration, the entire output of the Western factory is ear-marked for the armed forces. Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant David Bellavia described in explicit detail his experience fighting alone in hand-to-hand combat inside a house with an Iraqi insurgent. Examples are plentiful and often were photographed hanging from the belts of soldiers who fought in the South Pacific Islands. This one was buffed up and passed off as real on eBay. When not writing about history, Matt enjoys volunteering for One More Waveand rooting for Boston sports teams. $60 : EE-5065 WW2 US Aircraft Altimeter. This is marked KA-BAR on the guard which means 1944 or later. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. We receive questions quite often Inspect the Ripe for the pickin's. Most had blued blades, though some were polished. In order for the hunter to protect his life, he took a knife made by Union Cutlery company and successfully killed the bear, which was the Kodiak bear species, according to the, Gerber has had a strong relationship with the U.S. military in recent years and is considered the largest supplier of knives and multitools to the United States armed forces.. Constantly listed on eBay as WW II carried, even the owners will swear they carried them in the war. Aircrew on helicopters and pilots in aircraft also carry knives as a means for survival. Blade finishes included polished, blued and Parkerized. Although many of the Western knives produced during World War II utilized Westerns aluminum pommel cap, the G-46 incorporated a simple round steel pommel cap that was blued and secured by peening the ends of the double tang that projected through it. This is about a 1/2" tear in the leather, running from the mouth to just past the first reinforcement rivet. They proved very popular and we still get them back to be repaired or made over. The #46-8 had an 8 clip point blade that strongly resembled the blade of the USN Mark II knife and the USMC fighting-utility knife. There where no new contracts issued for these knives during the Korean War, we had plenty of new old stock Fighting/Utility knives left over from WW2 production. As close as you can get to an original, short of paying tens of thousands of dollars. The stamped metal crossguard and the exposed edges of the dual tangs that run down the length of the grip show some scattered patches of light to moderate surface oxidation. The night before his pre-sunrise attack, Paige heard a Japanese patrol in the distance. We will look at the PAL RH 35 USN Mark 1 knife, the PAL RH 36 combat knife and the PAL RH 37 USN and USMC Mark 2 fighting knives. As the dust settled, 50 enemy lay dead 20 of them killed by bayonets. These knives were issued to those who did not have a weapon that would mount a bayonet. British commandos train with the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife during World War II. One instance of Gerber providing life-saving assistance on the battlefield occurred in Iraq. Nolan Peterson, a senior editor at Coffee or Die who has lived in Kyiv for eight years, spoke at a DC think tank conference on his front-line reporting on Russias invasion. Made from solid brass, the 7-inch double-edged stiletto blade with a nickel-plated handguard grip ensured the commandos could use it when they needed it most. Much of the work done is from Dustin Clingenpeel as well as others. I have also owned and observed hundreds of military knives. When his commander ordered the soldiers in his platoon to retreat 200 yards from their position because of an imminent threat of being overrun by the enemy, Pililaau volunteered to cover their withdrawal. Harry also made this terrific mini version. thousands of them in the 1990's. Frederick carried a V-42 during the Italian campaign, and most soldiers carried its sheath on their thighs. Armed with his KA-BAR knife, Stogner low crawled and killed two NVA soldiers without making a sound, then bum-rushed the final two who were torturing Fobbs. The Mark I trench knife was not only preposterous in its comic book design, it was actually some-what practical, too! No it is not a US military marking from WW II that has long been engraved. Polished bright blade has GI's names stamped on it along with his serial number. Here are a few from overseas to Camillus, Utica and Conetta made them during the Viet Nam period. hunting knife handles and a late model M7 type blade with the arc'ed back cut. Black plastic with clear plastic washers on grip. The hilt is in about FINE condition and the leather washer grip is crisp and in very nice shape. It includes needle nose pliers, pinch-cut wire cutters, a wire crimper, a plain-edge and serrated-edge knife, a cross-point screwdriver, three sizes of flat-head screwdrivers, a lanyard ring, a can and bottle opener, a file, and a ruler. This is the knife we get the most requests on as to originality. , referencing their heavy brass knuckle grip. There is a version of the Western Bowie that appears in the 1968 catalog. I believe that it to the owner's rating in the Navy - FC2c would translate to Fire Controlman 2nd Class. Tresselt" gave nothing but led to suggested links to e.w. In 1911, Platts moved the company to Boulder, CO, with the intention of taking advantage of the continuing western expansion in the United States. This These knives were made both marked and WebVintage US WW2 Trench Art Fighting Stag Antler Knife -Made from old 5.5" blade TheAntiqueHaus (20) $152.79 1960's or 70's Era Knife In More Modern Sheath 4thStreetArtAntiques (257) $120.00 Trench knife, knuckle dagger - PATCH TORVENIUS (15,601) $10.00 WWII Philippine Fighting Knife with Sheath PrettyWickedPalace (75) Don't get excited and make I've also been confused by the markings, which seem unusual compared with most of what I've found in my research. Do you recognize it?? This knife has a stock number of S-649. From these raw materials came the above dagger. The Gerber outperformed every competitor during its list of 30 criteria testing. Editors note: The following is by Richard D. White. The sheath retains the majority of its original finish, but does show a number of scuff and wear marks, and some areas of darkening from dirty and oil, as would be expected. While some are very rare, such as the L-76, L-77, Bushman and USMC parachutist knives, several examples are more ubiquitous. Do better. The scabbard had a pair of belt loop slits in the integral frog and a, hilt-retaining strap that was secured with a snap. Many observers say it was for quartermasters, with the Q standing for quartermaster. Lieutenant Robert T. Frederick was on General Dwight D. Eisenhowers personal staff and had the responsibility as the commanding officer of the unit. Many times the guards and pommels were mixed and matched. There are a significant number of different varietiessome historians say as many as 42. commercially. Cutlery, It is similar to a FS knife in design but the blade is much flatter & heavier. A few engraved M3's made to raise the prices. The U.S. Navy utility knife, Mark 2 was developed during WWII and was made by four different manufacturers. In March 1951, he arrived in North Korea as a part of the U.S. Armys 23rd Infantry Regiment where the quiet and unassuming young man who couldnt hurt a fly earned legendary status on Heartbreak Ridge.. The blade retains its original factory edge and shows no signs of sharpening. Earlier knives were marked on the blade. The leather washers show only minor handling marks and light scuffing, although they are slightly uneven, which appears to be due to some of the washers shrinking with age. You are using an out of date browser. Millet also received the Bronze Star in Italy, but his most notable battlefield commendation came during the Korean War when he led the, The most recent upgrade of World War II and Korean War-era bayonets came from. The NVA then tried to overrun their position and captured Corporal Eli Fobbs, one of Stogners teammates. note the two pins versus one in the repro. Their original mission set called for hitting targets in Norway, specifically heavy water plants. WebThe U.S. Navy utility knife, Mark 2 was developed during WWII and was made by four different manufacturers. We have long believed they were made in Germany but the Italian , alongside two other Marines, led a heroic bayonet charge against 2,500 determined Japanese fighters. The handle has a center palm swell and a double bevel. It does also resemble an M1 The fear-inducing and nerve-rattling Japanese battle cry , was usually followed by a suicidal human wave of charging foot soldiers pointing and thrusting their rifles into surprised enemy combatants. like! The pommel cap retains about 50% of its original bright blued finish, and shows a pair of roughly peened tangs. G-46-8 is in about NEAR EXCELLENT condition. The blade had a massive blood groove and upswept false edge on the spine. I've often said the hardest part of the 10 Knifemaking Questions with Naked & Afraids Laura Zerra, Review: 4 Diamond-Coated Knife Sharpeners for Premium Steels, American Knives: Legendary Designs From The Land Of The Free, Antique Switchblades: World War II And Beyond, A Labor of Love: Lorenzi Foundation And Museum, 9-11 Knives: Custom Memorials To The Tragic Day, Knifemaking 101 Read This Before You Make a Knife, 8 Things You May Not Know About Forged in Fire. Foreign Legion. knives come with them. Here we have the US SEMS marked M6 scabbard. This knife was made between 1962 and February 1974. - Wilkinsons and the F.S. is the #1 selling multi-tool platform and features 14 unique tools. Pommels were the traditional birds-beak design or flat of steel, plastic or wood. On Oct. 26, 1942, machine gunner and platoon leader Mitchell Paige, alongside two other Marines, led a heroic bayonet charge against 2,500 determined Japanese fighters. I am trying to identify / date a fighting knife I recently acquired. The only visibility in the total darkness were muzzle flashes, illumination flares, and tracers. Platts bought out all of the family owners and moved the company to Bradford, PA. The fear-inducing and nerve-rattling Japanese battle cry Banzai! was usually followed by a suicidal human wave of charging foot soldiers pointing and thrusting their rifles into surprised enemy combatants. A World War II magazine advertisement noted that the Western Shark Knife is an all purpose knife a fighter and a worker, ready to cut loose from wreckage, slice bread, open cans, trim toenails, kill Japs or wrest a living from a desert isle. I find the juxtaposition of trimming toenails & killing the enemy particularly humorous. The stainless steel blade doesnt require any substantial maintenance and comes with a. inside its sheath. JavaScript is disabled. He had been employed in the knife making trade in Sheffield and knew the manufacturing process well. The grip is bookended by a pair of black and a single red, Bakelite washers at the crossguard and pommel cap. The lessons they learned as police officers on the worlds first SWAT team proved to be critically important for the American (OSS) and British (SOE). The grooves provided better purchase. Just a clone M3 made for the market, not really hard to tell Then there was Lewis Millet, a U.S. Army soldier who had originally joined the Army National Guard as a clerk because, he reasoned, in high school I took typing all the good looking women were in the typing class. He hated it in the Army and deserted to join the Canadians and go overseas to Europe during World War II. When the decision to sell everything comes an email will be sent to all registered users. Here is another fantasy piece we like, uses the Mk2 handle, what is not to The guard was thick steel angled on top to form a thumb rest. This one is a little closer to the typical M3 but marked to the French The pommel was flat steel and pinned to the tang. You must log in or register to reply here. When his ammo ran out, he relied upon the knife on his belt. they trained. This is a collection site and none of the items in the collection are for sale at this point in time. For several hours on the morning of Sept. 17, 1951, and into midday, U.S. troops were in a desperate fight to control the strategic hilltop. Well, I would be one of those many who were unaware of this. make collectors forget there own phone numbers. Because of its capability, effectiveness, and legendary reputation, it remains an inspiration for fighting knives to this day. Having a tool that can aid a soldier when circumstances get up-close and personal is essential, as highlighted by Pililaaus heroic final stand. The V-42 featured a 7.3125-inch blued stiletto blade, a handle made of finely serrated leather washers, and a jagged point on the pummel to use as a skull crusher. The V-42 remained a useful fighting knife amongst Army Special Forces and White Star teams in Vietnam but started to phase out as battlefield necessities required specific modifications. KA-BAR, Robeson, Pal, Utica, Ontario and Camillus were the major manufacturers of the Mark 2. Dang, I think I have one of those "pilot's knives". Western Cutlery was originally founded as Platts & Sons Cutlery in Gowanda, NY, in 1896. Again we want to thank Bill Cogger for the side by side photos of a WW II You have entered an incorrect email address! Since that time, I have made many great collector friends. The sheath is aged and has a dark Platts Boulder factory was one of the first production facilities in that city and his business continued to expand and prosper over the coming decades. Here we have a M3 Case sideways marking that appears to be At this time he re-established the company with the new name: Western Cutlery & Manufacturing Company. WebThe surest way to tell is the two pins in the pommel of an original and the single pinned reproduction. I think I prefer "warped". Despite Ordnance A little aging applied, good for us is was a sloppy job. Books One and Two are compilations of the knives and information that I have gained in nearly 6 decades of collecting. were an elite force of joint-trained American and Canadian commandos. In that article Frank didn't have the room to expand much on the specific variances that occurred to many of the knives during the war production. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. He prides himself on uncovering the most fascinating tales of history by sharing them through any means of engaging storytelling. $45: EE-5076 WW2 Discharge folder. Very Nice work Paul. This version was made by Union Cutlery aka Ka-Bar and thus is an official Ka-Bar. Most of these rifles were still in use during the Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and the Pacific War of the 1940s. For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, http://www.oceancitylibrary.org/Newspapers/. WebOne way to tell the WW2 versions is if they are guard stamped and mainly show up with thin (1/4") thick pommels that are through-pinned (the pin shows on both sides. If a soldier depends on a knife, then citizens also depend on that knife. $60: EE-5072 WW2 Ski Goggles. I hope that means I can look forward to a follow up article in the near future. A new and beautiful recreation of an X-Dagger made by my friend Travis Evans in Australia. Those were Pililaau refused to leave his position and switched to the hand grenades on his belt. He credits his. It is correct for the Vietnam era. East Bros Australian Air Force Survival Machete, Imperial Type A-1 Folding Machete (Fixed Loop), Imperial Type A-1 Folding Machete (loose Loop), Pioneer Calcutta Broad Arrow Kukri 1943 dated, Stone Theatre Made Fighting Knife (Named), USMC Theatre Made Knife Named to Charles Wheeler, WWII Case USMC Marine Corps Raider knife named to JW Cason. Our sincere thanks to Bill Cogger for the photo comparisons of the Camillus US Model 1909 "Bolo" or "Smatchet" Knife US Model 1917 "Bolo" or "Smatchet" Knife US Model 1942 USMC "Bolo" or "Smatchet" Knife US Model 1917 "Knuckle-Duster" Trench Knife US Mark 1 "Knuckle-Duster" Trench Knife US "Knuckle-Duster" Commando/Ranger Knife US Navy Mark 1 Combat Knife US Navy and Marine As the thinking goes, the rather stout blade was designed to open various wooden cratesan important part of the quartermasters joband the triple steel pommel was used to nail the crates closed. A clone of the U.S. M1892 bayonet, the Sedgley knife bayonets workmanship is crude compared to Springfield Armory production. WebKnife bayonet used with substitute M1903-Type rifles supplied to replace loaned M1903 Springfield rifles recalled by the Ordnance Dept during the Second World War. According to a letter dated January 19, 1961 from Harlow C. Platts (President of Western at that time), to M.H. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. The Fairbairn-Sykes commando knife has a rich history that drew from years of law enforcement experience in the Shanghai Municipal Police (SMP) decades before the onset of World War II. The knives listed included knives with names like Shark, Fighting, Parachutist, Commando, Bushman and Seabee. During the bloody battle at Guadalcanal, Army soldiers and Marines defended the ridge with such merit that it was later nicknamed Bloody Ridge and Coffins Corner. #3. You must log in or register to reply here. All the above are German made based on the M3 design and easy to spot. It was 12 inches long with a 7-inch blade. undiscovered! tell is the two pins in the pommel of an original and the single pinned Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. Reproduction M3 to an original Blade marked version. Obviously, Western Cutlery had a pretty good idea of the many tasks that a fighting-utility knife would be asked to handle in a theater of war. When the U.S. military issued fixed bayonets, they were to be used during worst-case scenarios when ammo was short and hand-to-hand fighting was expected. Its a day to participate in exercises expressive of our recognition of the skill, gallantry, and uncompromising devotion to duty characteristic of the Armed Forces in the carrying out of their missions,as President Harry Truman put it in 1950. Aircrew on helicopters and pilots in aircraft also carry knives as a means for survival. I was surprised to find that the blade is thicker than one of my heavy forged WW-II knives. Knife, World Wars - Military (Other than edged weapons), Exceptional National Armory Brown Springfield Model 1822 (1816 Type II) Flintlock Musket, Extremely Scarce and Fine Suhl 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket by Christian Funk, Rare Percussion Sharps Carbine and Rifle Combination Tool. During the Vietnam War, Lance Corporal James H. Stogner, an 18-year-old Marine who carried extra ammo for his machine gun team, was in a desperate fight against the North Vietnamese Army. Their original mission set called for hitting targets in Norway, specifically heavy water plants. WebThe US enters WWII and Randall Knives gets into the combat knife business in grand fashion. era Camillus Guard Marked M3 and a current reproduction Guard Marked M3. I didn't see anything in this about stampings that maybe on the knife. WebThe nicely blued blade is 6 7/8 inches long. 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