Description
1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife w/Cornish sheath. This is the Richtig/Cornish combination every collector is looking for. This knife would make an important addition to any 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 is a large 8″ Richtig fighter. This knife measures 13″ overall. The blade itself measures 8 1/16″. The end of the pommel is stamped ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.‘. The guard and pommel are brass. The pommel has an extended lanyard ring.
The scabbard is stamped at its top ‘ALFRED CORNISH OMAHA, NEB.‘.
CONDITION:
This World War II Richtig fighting knife is in beautiful condition. The blade has no pitting with just the usual carbon patina staining. The handle is in excellent condition. Everything is nice and tight on this awesome fighting knife.
The Cornish sheath is in excellent condition with all stitches, rivets, the keeper strap, and snap in perfect condition.
