AUSTRALIAN WWII Z SPECIAL FORCES KNUCKLE KNIFE -WW2 -EXCEEDINGLY RARE

$5,500

Exceedingly rare Australian WWII Z Special Forces knuckle knife.

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Description

Fighting knife mfg. by GREGSTEEL for the Australian Z Special Unit during World War II.  The Z Special Unit was formed for clandestine operations behind Japanese lines in South East Asia, and conducted a total of 81 covert operations via insertion by parachuting or submarine.

 

This knife, mfg. for Operation Jaywick is marked “GREGSTEEL” on the right side of the blade.  The spear point pattern blade measures 5 7/16″ from the point to the bottom of the ricasso, with an overall length of 10 3/8″.  Handle is comprised of 2-piece non-ferrous metal grips, which feature a knuckle duster that terminates in a pointed end at the front.

 

Original brown leather sheath with brass retention strap stud.

 

The GregSteel Z Special Forces knuckle knife is the most rare of all Australian WW2 fighting knives.  

 

 

CONDITION:

This knife and sheath is in exceptional condition.

 

A very nice example of an extremely rare Australian Z Special Unit knife, produced for Operation Jaywick.