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1 antique Japanese WW2 Army tanto available.  This Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.

Japanese officers were allowed to carry katanas during World War 2.  Enlisted were not allowed to—many of these men carried a tanto sword like this one in their packs to invoke the spirit of the Samurai.  

This tanto sword has a sayagaki on the saya–Japanese kanji.  

The mumei blade measures 8”.  This tanto measures 14 1/8” overall with its saya/scabbard.  This tanto has a nice oil-tempered hamon.  

1 antique Japanese WW2 Army tanto available.  This small Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.

Japanese officers were allowed to carry katanas during World War 2.  Enlisted were not allowed to—many of these men carried a tanto sword like this one in their packs to invoke the spirit of the Samurai.  

This tanto sword has an unusual and desirable blade shape.  

The mumei blade measures 5 3/8”.  This tanto measures 9 9/16” overall with its saya/scabbard.  

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1 U.S. World War 2 Mark 1 training bayonet available.  This Victory Plastics training bayonet would make an important addition to any collection.

This U.S.N. training bayonet for the M1 Garand rifle measures 20 1/2″ overall.  

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1 highly collectible M.W. Silvey book knife available.  This is the actual knife pictured in Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military–World War II.  This WW2 OSS stiletto would make an important addition to any collection. 

As mentioned above, this knife is the knife photographed for page 144 of Silvey’s WW2 book.  Note the same exact color variations in the handle in the book photo and my photos.  Note too the same mark(s) on the sheath.  

This knife has one Rockwell test mark on one side of the blade.  The other side of the blade has three Rockwell test marks.  As mentioned in Silvey’s letter, the rubber o-ring was deteriorated.  In the 16 years since Mike’s letter, the rubber o-ring deteriorated further to the point of it coming off completely.  They always were just a rubber o-ring anyway, so most collectors just go to their hardware store to get one to replace it.  

1 large antique Japanese WW2 Army flag.  This Japanese flag would make a fine addition to any collection. 

This flag measures 5 ft. X 8 ft.  This flag is made of cotton.  It has 4 ties running down its left edge. 

This antique flag is in excellent condition. 

1 antique United States 45 Star wool American Flag.  This period flag dates to the time period ca.1896-1908.  This flag was flown during the time of Presidents Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), William McKinley (1897-1901), and Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909).

This large 45 Star American Flag measures 6 ft. X 10 ft.  This flag is stenciled that is was manufactured by ‘Double Warp’.  The stenciling also shows this flag’s dimensions, and that it is made of wool. 

This antique flag is in exceptional condition.

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‘. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

1 vintage banner-etched World War II 2nd pattern Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife available.  This is the very difficult to find black finish variation.  This knife is identified to the U.S. officer that carried it.  This fighting 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 stamped ‘WILKINSON SWORD  LONDON’.  There are no markings on the guard. 

The blade is etched ‘CAPT. G.M. LENTZ’.  George Lentz later became a Colonel.  Colonel Lentz’s serial # was 0293255 T43 44.  His original dog tag is attached to the sheath. 

The veteran served in the 50th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Infantry Division (Red Diamond) from 1944-1945. 

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1 desirable Australian Evans & Balfour WW2 fighting knife.  This fine WW II Aussie fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection. 

This Australian fighting knife was made in Melbourne, Australia during the War.  The blade is engraved ‘Evans & Balfour  Melbourne’. 

This knife measures 9 5/8″ overall.  The blade itself measures 5 1/2″.  The sheath has the Aussie commando’s initials carved into its front. 

The blade on this knife is super thick–it measures over 1/4″.  The blade is blued.