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1 rare U.S. World War II aluminum handle Barteaux Commando fighting knife.  Interestingly, the ‘COMMANDO’ and ‘USA’ handle markings on this knife are legible, but not clear.  It doesn’t appear to just be from wear–it’s almost like Barteaux decided to remove the markings from his handle die, and only mostly removed the markings from it. 

This knife measures 9 3/4″ overall.  The knife blade itself measures 5 1/8″.  The scabbard is a ‘U.S.N’-marked sheath from a 5″ Mark 1 fighting knife.

1 rare vintage WW2 Western V-44 survival knife available.  This V-44 combat knife would make an important addition to any collection. 

This V-44 was made by Western Cutlery–the rarest of all V-44’s.  The blade is stamped ‘WESTERN’.  This knife measures 14 9/16″ overall.  The blade itself measures 9 5/16″.  This knife has a steel guard, and black composite handle.

The Western sheath is nicely marked on its front with the name of the soldier who carried it ‘KAYO‘. 

1 antique Japanese kozuka handle available.  This exceptional kozuka handle is several centuries old, and is signed.  This fine kozuka/side knife handle would make an important addition to any collection.

This kozuka measures 3 3/4″ (9.5cm) by just over 9/16″ wide (1.4 cm).

1 rare vintage ID’d U.S. Vietnam War Gerber Mark II combat knife.  This 1967 Gerber Mark II was ordered by U.S. Colonel George A. Browning III–a career Air Force pilot who served in 3 wars–World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.  This knife would make an exceptionally rare addition to any collection. 

Colonel Browning ordered this Mark II from Gerber while serving as a Staff Officer in Vietnam with the 7th Air Force.  His original order form, and the original box are still with this knife–this is super rare.

The address on the box, ‘APO San Francisco, California’, shows that this knife was sent to Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base in Vietnam.  Note the ‘AIR MAIL’ stamps on the outside of the box.  The postmark on the box is ‘OCT 28 ’67‘.  The photos show that this knife was received in Vietnam on ‘3-11’ (November 3rd).

This early Gerber Mark II has the 1967 serial # ‘004002‘.  The typewritten slip from Gerber Legendary Bladeswith the paperwork notes: “We are continually improving the Mark II in order to make it the finest weapon of its type available.  As a result of extensive field use in Vietnam, we are making the Mark II with the blade straight and without the 5 [degree] offset as in earlier models.“

As noted above, Colonel Browning’s original order form is also with this knife.  He opted for the more expensive sheath option that had the piggyback sheath with the Sportsman’s Steel.  Colonel Browning also paid to have his name and Serial No. engraved on the blade–‘GEORGE A. BROWNING III   FR 33934‘. 

Colonel Browning flew B-17’s in World War II.  He was shot down, and served as a POW in Germany.  After the War, he flew B-29’s and B-36’s.

1 antique World War II Japanese Army Samurai Officer’s gendai shin-gunto sword.  This sword was made by Kanemitsu.  This fine World War II Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.

This sword is signed, ‘Kanemitsu’.  This sword has a desirable three cedars temper line. 

This sword has a fine clasped hands sarute.  

The blade measures 25 1/16″ (63.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  

All sword fittings have matching assembly numbers.  The number ’77’ is stamped into each fitting.

1 antique World War II Imperial Japanese Navy Samurai Officer’s gendai kai-gunto sword.  This World War II Japanese Naval Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.

This sword is signed by the swordsmith.  There is no arsenal mark on the tang.  This sword was traditionally-made.  The two-character signature reads ‘Masanobu‘.  This sword has a wavy temper line.  The blade measures 24 3/8″ (61.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. 

All fittings have matching assembly numbers–the number stamped on each is ‘439’.  The nakago/sword tang has this same assembly number painted on one side.  This Naval Officer’s kai-gunto sword has an Officer’s tassel. 

1 vintage WW2 V-44 USMC fighting knife available.  This green horn handle 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 3/8″.  This knife has a brass guard, and green horn handle.  The Collins scabbard is stamped ‘COLLINS & Co.   LEGITIMUS   13’. 

1 vintage U.S. World War II cut-down M1 Garand bayonet fighting knife.  This fine cut-down Garand fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This WW2 fighting knife measures 12″ overall.  The blade itself measures 7 5/16″.  The back of the scabbard is stenciled with the number ‘A-7770‘. 

1 antique wormgroove bone handle pocket knife by Robeson Cutlery available.  This rare condition antique Robeson jack knife would make a fine addition to any collection.

This knife measures 3 11/16″ when closed.  The master blade measures 2 5/8″.  The pen blade measures 1 3/4″.  The handle scales are made of fine antique bone.  A nickel-silver bowtie-type shield is on the front scale.

1 antique bone handle pocket knife by John Primble India Steel Works available.  This rare condition antique John Primble jack knife would make a fine addition to any collection.

This knife measures 3 1/2″ when closed.  The master blade measures 2 3/4″.  The secondary blade measures 1 15/16″.  The handle scales are made of fine antique bone.  A nickel-silver bomb-type shield is on the front scale.

1 vintage U.S. World War II cut-down M1 Garand bayonet fighting knife.  This fine cut-down Garand fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This WW2 fighting knife measures 11 3/8″ overall.  The blade itself measures 6 3/4″.

1 vintage Spyderco Nilakka knife available.  This hard-to-find Spyderco folder would make a fine addition to any collection.

This knife measures 8 1/8″ when opened.  The blade itself measures 3 1/2″.