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WWII Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW2 -Old Combat Collection

Name: WWII Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW2 -Old Combat Collection
SKU: 16180
Availability: OutOfStock

Unmarked to keep the War Production Board from Preventing Frank from Using war effort metals to make Fighting Knives

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Overview

1 U.S. WWII Frank Richtig fighting knife available. Notably, Richtig fighters of this style—featuring a brass guard and aluminum pommel—appear in Bill Walters’ Book II and Bill Wright’s Theater Knives. As a result, this desirable Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection.

Maker & Legacy

This knife comes from a true legend in knife-making. Frank Richtig developed a secret steel-tempering process that allowed his blades to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs. In fact, he regularly demonstrated this feat at county fairs. After cutting a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would immediately slice through a piece of paper with the same knife. Moreover, these remarkable demonstrations earned him a feature in Ripley’s Believe It or Not magazine during the 1930s. Because of Richtig’s superior craftsmanship, his knives remain functional and durable even after decades of use.

Blade & Construction

This example represents a large Richtig fighter, with an 8-inch blade. Importantly, this knife belongs to the group of unmarked knives that Richtig produced during World War II.

Wartime Production History

During the war, the War Production Board restricted the amount of strategic metals Richtig could use. However, Richtig strongly disagreed with this decision, arguing that few uses of such metals mattered more than their application in weapons. Consequently, he continued producing fighting knives beyond his allotted quota. To avoid government scrutiny, he intentionally left these additional knives unmarked with his name.

Rarity & Collectibility

Because of these circumstances, brass-guard and aluminum-pommel Richtig fighting knives remain difficult to find today. Therefore, this knife represents an excellent acquisition for any serious collector.