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Ruana Knife—WW2 Fighting—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Collection/Rare

Name: Ruana Knife—WW2 Fighting—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Collection/Rare
SKU: 11842
Availability: OutOfStock

1 rare U.S. WW2 fighting knife that is missing from almost every military knife collection–because they are almost impossible to find. This exceedingly rare Ruana fighting knife would make a holy grail addition to any military or Ruana knife collection. See Bill Walters’ book U.S. and Allied Military Knives of World War II pages 61 & 63 for more on WW2 Ruana fighters.

This WW2 Ruana fighter has square cut handle scales–dating this knife to 1938-1943. This knife is also pre-stamp.

The blade on this WW2 Ruana combat knife measures 7 7/8″ long. This knife measures 12 3/8” overall.

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Category: Sold

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Description

Description

This WW2 Ruana fighter has square cut handle scales–dating this knife to 1938-1943. This knife is also pre-stamp.

The blade on this WW2 Ruana combat knife measures 7 7/8″ long. This knife measures 12 3/8” overall.

CONDITION:

This knife is in exceptional condition.

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