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1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife.  This one of a kind Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection. 

This is an exceptionally large and rare WW2 Richtig fighter.  

This knife was made by a legend in knife-making.  Frank Richtig had a secret steel tempering process that allowed him to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs.  Frank would demonstrate this at county fairs–after slicing a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would slice through a piece of paper with the same knife.  Frank earned himself a spot in a ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ magazine in the 1930’s.  These knives can be used for decades, because of Frank’s superior craftsmanship.

This is a large 18 15/16″ Richtig fighter.  The blade itself measures 13 3/16″.  This Richtig fighter is stamped ‘F.J.R.  CLARKSON  NEB.’.  The guard and pommel are brass.  The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.

1 old 1930’s-1940’s small Richtig hunting knife w/Cornish sheath.  This is the Richtig/Cornish combination every collector is looking for.  This desirable Richtig hunting knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This is a Richtig hunter variation rarely found.  The handle is wood; the guard and pommel are aluminum.

This knife was made by a legend in knife-making.  Frank Richtig had a secret steel tempering process that allowed him to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs.  Frank would demonstrate this at county fairs–after slicing a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would slice through a piece of paper with the same knife.  Frank earned himself a spot in a ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ magazine in the 1930’s.  These knives can be used for decades, because of Frank’s superior craftsmanship.

This knife measures 8″ overall.  The blade itself measures 3 13/16″.  This Richtig fighter is marked on the guard ‘F.J.R.  CLARKSON  NEB.‘.  

The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH   OMAHA, NEB.‘.

1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig double-edged fighting knife w/Alfred Cornish sheath.  A WW2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath is the combination every Richtig fighter collector is looking for.  This desirable Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection. 

This knife was made by a legend in knife-making.  Frank Richtig had a secret steel tempering process that allowed him to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs.  Frank would demonstrate this at county fairs–after slicing a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would slice through a piece of paper with the same knife.  Frank earned himself a spot in a ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ magazine in the 1930’s.  These knives can be used for decades, because of Frank’s superior craftsmanship.

This knife measures 13 1/8″ overall.  The blade itself measures 8 1/8″.  The guard and pommel are brass.  The pommel is stamped ‘F.J.R.  CLARKSON  NEB.’.  This knife has a fuller, and its false edge is sharpened half way back from the tip.  

The sheath is stamped ‘ALFRED CORNISH   OMAHA, NEB.’.  The G.I. that carried this knife threaded a web belt hanger onto the top of the sheath.  

A double-edged Richtig dagger is hard to find (especially in this configuration with a fuller, and a sharpened false edge).  This knife would make an important acquisition for any collector.

St. Croix Blades BUYS military collections.  Call us at 715-557-1688 to sell your rare knife or collection.

1 antique U.S. World War II OSS Philippine drop knife.  This original OSS Philippines drop knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This knife measures 13 7/8″ overall.  The 3-sided blade measures 8 7/16″.  This knife has its original metal scabbard with it.

1 original U.S. World War 1 / World War II 1917 L.F.&C. trench knife available.  This rare trench knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This trench fighting knife was made by L.F. & C.  This knife measures 13 7/8″ overall.  The blade itself measures 8 7/8″.  This knife has 7 point knucks.   ‘U.S.  L.F.&C.  1917’ is stamped on the guard.

The scabbard is stamped ‘M.S.’ on the upper and lower fitting.  The green leather portion of the scabbard is stamped ‘JEWELL – 1918’. 

1 U.S. World War II Everitt knuckle knife.  This is the black handle Everitt trench knuckle knife.  This knife would make a rare addition to any collection.

The handle has the raised ‘EVERITT’ mark.  This knife measures 11 7/16″ overall.  The double-edge trench blade itself measures 6 1/2″.  The blade is blackened.

The blade on this knife had a ‘cant’ put in it so that the blade follows the shape of the soldier’s leg.  The sheath is a U.S. M8 scabbard. 

–Slightly lower offers may be considered on this knife.–

1 rare! ca.2006 vintage Buck Custom Shop 25 Year Employee Service Award Bowie knife.  This custom Limited Edition Bowie was made by Buck bladesmith Wilde Bill Cody.   This rare custom knife would make a important addition to any premium collection.

This knife is engraved with serial number ‘020‘.  The blade choil is stamped ‘WBC‘, Buck employee bladesmith Wilde Bill Cody’s initials. 

The blade has Chuck Buck’s signature in electric pencil.  The blade is etched in 24kt gold ‘BUCK KNIVES   25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD‘.  The handle scales are made of fossilized ivory. 

This massive D-guard Bowie measures 16 3/16″ overall.  The blade itself measures 10 1/4″.  Just as significant–the blade measures 2 9/16″ wide!  The blade stock is 1/4″.

This knife comes in a fine walnut display case. 

St. Croix Blades BUYS military collections.  Call us at 715-557-1688 to sell your rare knife or collection.

1 U.S. World War II Everitt knuckle knife.  This is the green handle Everitt trench knuckle knife.  This knife would make a rare addition to any collection.

The handle has the ‘EVERITT‘ mark.  This knife measures 12″ overall.  The double-edge trench blade itself measures 7 1/16″.  The blade is blackened. 

The Everitt scabbard has the characteristic black rivets, throat staples, and the long keeper strap.

1 vintage World War 2 U.S./Australian knuckle fighting knife.  This WW2 knuckle knife would make an important addition to any collection. 

This Australian knuckle knife measures 10 11/16″ overall.  The blade itself measures 6″.  This knife has the normal desired scabbard for this model. 

St. Croix Blades BUYS military collections.  Call us at 715-557-1688 to sell your rare knife or collection.

1 U.S. World War II Everitt knuckle knife.  This is the black handle Everitt trench knuckle knife.  This knife would make a rare addition to any collection.

The handle has the ‘EVERITT‘ mark.  This knife measures 11 13/16″ overall.  The double-edge trench blade itself measures 6 7/8″.  The blade has remnants of its blackened finish in the fuller. 

The sheath for this knife is a U.S.N. Mark 2 scabbard.  The keeper strap fits around the handle perfectly.

St. Croix Blades BUYS military collections.  Call us at 715-557-1688 to sell your rare knife or collection.

1 antique U.S. World War II OSS Philippine drop knife.  This original OSS Philippines drop knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This knife measures 14 1/8″ overall.  The 3-sided blade measures 8 13/16″.  This knife has its original metal scabbard with it.

1 original U.S. World War 1 / World War II 1917 H.D. & S. trench knife available.  This Henry Disston & Sons knife is a very rare WW1 trench knife.  This knife would make an important addition to any collection. 

This knife measures 14 3/16″ overall.  The blade itself measures 9″.  ‘U.S.  H.D. & S.  1918‘ is stamped on the guard.

The scabbard is stamped ‘M.S.’ on the upper and lower fitting.  The green leather portion of the scabbard is stamped ‘JEWELL – 1918‘.