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Frank J Richtig Spatula -Antique/Old Knife Collection -Rare -FJR CLARKSON NEB



Frank J Richtig Spatula -Antique/Old Knife Collection -Rare -FJR CLARKSON NEB
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1 hard-to-find antique Frank J. Richtig aluminum-handle spatula available. As mentioned in the title, a Richtig spatula is ultra rare.
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.
This rare Richtig spatula measures 8 1/2″ overall. The aluminum handle is marked with the ‘F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.‘ stamp.
This is a Richtig piece that few others would have in their collection.
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Antique WW2 Japanese Sword – WW II Army Samurai Gendai Katana -Old Collection














Antique WW2 Japanese Sword – WW II Army Samurai Gendai Katana -Old Collection
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1 Japanese World War II Army Officer’s Samurai sword available. This fine katana was made by Yoshiharu. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This is a desirable hand-made gendai sword. This sword’s hamon is exceptional.
This sword is signed–the swordsmith is Yoshiharu. The blade measures 26 1/8″ (66.4 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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WW2 Case V42 Stiletto Fighting Knife -US 1st Special Service Force Dagger










WW2 Case V42 Stiletto Fighting Knife -US 1st Special Service Force Dagger
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1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Case V-42 stiletto. This V-42 is a premium example–for the most advanced collections.
This Case V-42 has the long scabbard. The blade on this knife measures 7 7/16″–its full original length.
This knife was used by the First Special Service Force. Frank Trzaska notes in his article “The Case V-42 Stiletto” which appeared in the April 1998 edition of KnifeWorld, that “The U.S. Special Forces (Green Berets) use the V-42 in their Distinctive Insignia, their Unit Crest and in their shoulder patch.” The Case V-42 is a coveted and classic U.S. fighting knife.
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Japanese Army Samurai Sword -STAR STAMP Type 3 GENDAI -Old WW II -WW2 Antique














Japanese Army Samurai Sword -STAR STAMP Type 3 GENDAI -Old WW II -WW2 Antique
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s Star Stamp gendaito sword available. This maker of this sword, Kanetoshi, was awarded 2nd Seat at the 1941 Japanese Sword Exhibition. This sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword is signed ‘Noshu Kanetoshi saku kore’. The signature side of the nakago has a star stamp. The blade measures 24 11/16″ (62.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. Interestingly there is an arsenal stamp on the date side of the nakago.
This sword has a super complex temper line/hamon. Not surprising for a star stamp gendai. Kanetoshi was a Rikugen Jumei Tosho smith.
The saya has painted numbers on it in Japanese kanji--not sure, could be a unit number.
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BUCK Custom 532 Bucklock FOSSILIZED MAMMOTH TOOTH Knife -Collection/BCCI (Rare)






BUCK Custom 532 Bucklock FOSSILIZED MAMMOTH TOOTH Knife -Collection/BCCI (Rare)
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1 new in the box Buck Custom ‘Collectors Club’ model 532 Bucklock knife available. This Buck BCCI lockback would make a rare addition to any collection.
This is a very fine Buck knife. The handle scales are made of fossilized mammoth tooth, and buffalo horn. The front tang reads ‘BUCK BCCI USA KNIVES’. The reverse side of the blade is engraved with this knife’s serial number: ‘1929/85’. The knife liners are fileworked.
This knife measures 4 5/16″ when closed. The blade itself measures 3″. This knife was made in the U.S.A.
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CASE XX—2010 ANNUAL COLLECTORS CLUB—Knife Set -LIFE MEMBER/REGULAR/JUNIOR






CASE XX—2010 ANNUAL COLLECTORS CLUB—Knife Set -LIFE MEMBER/REGULAR/JUNIOR
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1 new in the box 2010 Case Collectors Club knife set available. This fine Case knife set would make an important addition to any collection.
In this set are all 3 of the 2010 Annual Case Collectors Club knives: the Lifetime Member knife, the Regular Member knife, and the Junior Member knife.
This Case knife set was made in the U.S.A.
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Vet Identified—US WW II USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife -WW2 Camillus/Old/Collection







Vet Identified—US WW II USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife -WW2 Camillus/Old/Collection
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1 U.S. World War 2 Camillus U.S.M.C. Mark 2 fighting knife. This U.S. Mark 2 combat knife would make a rare addition to any collection.
This U.S. combat knife is identified to the Marine that carried it. The sheath throat is stamped ‘GEORGE BREAMA U.S.M.C.’.
The blade on this desirable Mark 2 measures 6 13/16″. The handle of this fighting knife also has George Breama’s initials stamped into it ‘G B’. The leather sheath and handle have carving on them–done during downtime between battles. -

US WW2 Kabar EARLY BLUED USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife -Marine Corps Collection










US WW2 Kabar EARLY BLUED USMC Mark 2 Fighting Knife -Marine Corps Collection
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1 early U.S.M.C. World War 2 Kabar Mark 2 fighting knife. This early BLUED version WW2 Kabar Mark 2 combat knife would make a rare addition to any collection.
This early War variation Kabar has a thin, peened pommel. This variation also has a thick red spacer, and thin black spacer, next to the guard. There are 3 thin black spacers next to the pommel.
This Kabar Mark 2 has an exceptional scabbard with beautiful, theater trench artwork. The soldier’s name ‘FIELD’ appears in the middle of the artwork.
The blade on this desirable Kabar measures 7″. The knife is marked ‘KA-BAR OLEAN, N.Y.’ on the front tang. The reverse tang is stamped ‘U.S.M.C.’.
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TWO-HANDED Russo-Japanese/WW II D-Guard Samurai Sword KOSHIRAE/Katana Mounts/Old






TWO-HANDED Russo-Japanese/WW II D-Guard Samurai Sword KOSHIRAE/Katana Mounts/Old
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Antique Russo-Japanese War/D-Guard koshirae for a Japanese kyu-gunto Army katana available. These antique mounts would make an important addition to any collection.
A fine blade was in these mounts–a 17th century katana by Kinmichi. So these koshirae are of high quality.
The blade this koshirae held measured over 28″ (71.1cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The gold gilt tsuka/handle is perfect. The peg is made of horn. The nickel-plated saya has a leather combat cover. This koshirae has one gold-gilt seppa.
This tsuka is of the more desirable 2 – 2 1/2 hand length type. These mounts would display nicely with a wood tsunagi.
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US WW II OSS STILETTO Knife w/Pancake Flipper Sheath -Old/WW2 Dagger Collection







US WW II OSS STILETTO Knife w/Pancake Flipper Sheath -Old/WW2 Dagger Collection
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1 antique U.S. World War II OSS stiletto fighting knife. This historic OSS stiletto would make an important addition to any collection.
The knife measures 11 5/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 1/2″.
The LF&C pancake flipper scabbard for this knife is in premium condition.
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WW II Randall Made Springfield Model 1 Fighting Knife/Old/Antique WW2 SPFLD MASS











WW II Randall Made Springfield Model 1 Fighting Knife/Old/Antique WW2 SPFLD MASS
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1 antique U.S. World War 2 Springfield Randall model 1 fighting knife. This fine Randall comes with its original sheath.
The blade on this Springfield Randall measures 7 7/8″ long. This knife measures 12 11/16″ overall (from blade tip to end of the hex pommel nut). The blade is stamped ‘RANDALL MADE SPFLD. MASS.’.
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US WW II COLLINS GREEN HORN HANDLE—AWESOME COLOR PAIRING—V44 FIGHTING KNIFE








US WW II COLLINS GREEN HORN HANDLE—AWESOME COLOR PAIRING—V44 FIGHTING KNIFE
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1 vintage WW2 V-44 USMC fighting knife available. This green horn handle V-44 is in excellent condition. This World War II V-44 would make an important addition to any collection.
This V-44 was made by Collins. The blade is stamped ‘COLLINS & CO. LEGITIMUS MADE IN U.S.A. No. 18’. This knife measures 14 1/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 9 7/16″. This knife has a brass guard, and green horn handle. The Collins scabbard is stamped ‘COLLINS & Co. LEGITIMUS 13’.
Photo 9 above is from Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military World War II.
The green horn on this knife is super unique. The craftsman at Collins who paired up the horn handle scales on this knife made a beautiful choice–note the dark green paired with the light green.
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NIHONTO Antique/Old Japanese Samurai Sword -SIGNED Tsuba-Fuchi/GOLD Foil Habaki

























NIHONTO Antique/Old Japanese Samurai Sword -SIGNED Tsuba-Fuchi/GOLD Foil Habaki
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1 antique 17th/18th century nihonto/traditionally-made Japanese Samurai sword available. This katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This 17th/18th century Samurai katana has a number of excellent fittings. The mixed metal and iron tsuba is signed. The fuchi (fitting below the tsuba/guard) is signed as well. The kashira (pommel fitting) and fuchi are matching. Their matching motif is a dragon. The habaki is 24kt gold foil. The two seppa/spacers are 24kt gold foil as well. The handsome saya/scabbard is covered in fine same/rayskin.
The blade measures 26 3/4″ (67.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
This sword was carried by true Samurai.
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Japanese WW II SOUTH MANCHURIAN RAILWAY Sword -Old Samurai -PROTOTYPE MANTETSU


























Japanese WW II SOUTH MANCHURIAN RAILWAY Sword -Old Samurai -PROTOTYPE MANTETSU
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1 very rare South Manchuria Railroad Company/Prototype Mantetsu World War II Japanese Samurai Officer’s sword. This full polish South Manchuria Railway Company katana would make an important addition to any collection.
Some collectors/dealers may have seen my first Manchuria Railway/Prototype Mantetsu sword sell a couple of weeks ago. This second sword has blade character over and above that sword (details in the next paragraph). The nakago/tang is marked with the South Manchurian Railroad Company symbol. The reverse side is dated.
This sword has a straight temper line. The polish revealed some incredible activity. Areas of nie are visible in the hamon! See the photos for a closer look.
I noticed in the online Japanese Sword Index articles on Mantetsu blades the following: ‘Many swordsmiths were involved in the production of Mantetsu blades…hence it is important to judge each blade on its individual merits, not just on its signature.’ So this must explain the higher skill demonstrated in this sword–i.e. speaking to this particular smith’s more advanced skills?
This excerpt came from those same articles, ‘Some of the mantetsu blades made in the Dairen Railroad factory may bear the stamp of the Manchuria Railroad company. These were made in the late 1930’s and are considered relatively rare.’
The blade measures 26 3/8″ (67.0 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a fine pierced tsuba. All fittings have matching assembly numbers–all 8 seppa and the tsuba are numbered ’28’. These swords were the forerunner to the Koa Isshin Mantetsu. Some advanced collectors of Japanese military swords refer to this sword as the Prototype Mantetsu sword.
The nakago’s mune/spine is stamped ‘N206’. Mantetsu swords have this same numbering system on the mune.
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NIHONTO Japanese WW II Army Sword/Antique Samurai/Tassel/SIGNED OLD FAMILY BLADE









NIHONTO Japanese WW II Army Sword/Antique Samurai/Tassel/SIGNED OLD FAMILY BLADE
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1 very fine traditionally-made Japanese Samurai sword available. The blade itself is an old family blade. This sword was made between 1673 A.D. and 1736 A.D. by Fujiwara Teruyuki. This sword was remounted in fine Army Officer mounts for carry in World War 2. This sword was carried by true Samurai, and then later again during World War 2. This fine Samurai sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The military mounts are of exceptional quality. Note the premium over-sized pierced tsuba. The fittings are early–the copper fittings have a rich red color. Further evidence of this sword’s high-end mounts is evidenced by looking at the kashira–note that there was originally a Silver family mon/crest. The G.I. that brought this sword back pulled the family crest, because he knew it was made of Silver. At the time, something like this little fitting of Silver was more important to many of the G.I.’s, because no one thought of Japanese swords as collectibles back then.
This sword has an excellent blue/brown Company Grade Officer’s tassel.
The blade measures 22 5/16″ (56.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a fine cherry blossum sarute.
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WW II 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife -WW2/F-S Commando Collection












WW II 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife -WW2/F-S Commando Collection
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1 rare, uncarried condition World War II 2nd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife available. This 2nd pattern knife has a rare variation scabbard. This 2nd pattern British F/S fighting knife, with its rare variation sheath, would make an important addition to any collection.
This F-S fighting knife measures 11 7/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 7″. The guard is marked ‘ENGLAND’, and ‘B2’. The broad arrow mark is also stamped on the guard.
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US WW II Ruana Fighting Knife—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique WW2 Collection/Rare











US WW II Ruana Fighting Knife—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique WW2 Collection/Rare
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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.
This WW2 Ruana fighter has square cut handle scales–dating this knife to 1938-1943. But is dated more specifically to 1941-1943 by the sheath–this style of sheath with the buckle keeper strap was only made by Rudy for his fighting knives. This knife is also pre-stamp.
The blade on this Ruana measures 5 7/8″ long. This knife measures 10 1/2″ overall.
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US WW II PAL M4 Fighting Knife—Unissued & UNOPENED!—WW2 -w/BOX



US WW II PAL M4 Fighting Knife—Unissued & UNOPENED!—WW2 -w/BOX
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1 U.S. WW2 PAL M4 fighting knife–still unopened in its original box. This unissued, still sealed PAL M4 in its original box would make an exceedingly rare addition to any collection.
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US WWII RICHTIG 4” Boot Fighting Knife -F J R Clarkson Neb/Old WW2/FJR








US WWII RICHTIG 4” Boot Fighting Knife -F J R Clarkson Neb/Old WW2/FJR
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1 U.S. World War 2 4″ Richtig fighting knife. This rare, small Richtig boot 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 just 8 3/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 4 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.
The scabbard was with this knife throughout World War 2.
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US WW II CASE XX V44 Fighting Knife -USMC/Marines/V-44 Collection/WW2 Military











US WW II CASE XX V44 Fighting Knife -USMC/Marines/V-44 Collection/WW2 Military
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1 rare vintage WW2 Case XX V-44 survival knife available. This V-44 combat knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This V-44 was made by CASE. This knife measures 14 1/4″ overall. The blade itself measures 9 7/16″. This knife has a brass guard, and black composite handle.
The scabbard itself is awesome trench art. The scabbard is marked on its front ‘J.D. MARSHALL Cairo Egypt’. Note the shape of the scabbard–this is one of a kind.
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Steve VOORHIS Custom Slender SUBHILT FIGHTER -Sub-Hilt Fighting Knife





Steve VOORHIS Custom Slender SUBHILT FIGHTER -Sub-Hilt Fighting Knife
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1 Steve Voorhis custom Subhilt Fighter. This elegant slender/narrow variation fighter by Steve Voorhis would make an important addition to any collection.
The guard is solid nickel-silver. The handle is yellow micarta. The blade measures 7″. This knife measures 12 1/16″ overall.
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WW II Imperial Japanese Navy Officer Samurai Katana Sword -Old/Antique/WW2 Naval











WW II Imperial Japanese Navy Officer Samurai Katana Sword -Old/Antique/WW2 Naval
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1 vintage WW2 Japanese Imperial Navy Officer’s katana. This WW2 Naval Officer’s sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
This sword is signed and dated. The swordsmith is Kanemasa. The blade measures 25 15/16″ (65.9 cm) (measured properly from the blade tip to the notch in the blade spine).
This Navy katana has a wavy hamon/temper line. The saya is black lacquer over wood. All fittings have matching assembly numbers. The seppa, tsuba, fuchi, etc. are all stamped ’98’.
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RARE-EARLY-Spyderco-MILITARY-Knife-Vtg-Old-Collection-CPM-440V-Golden-Colorado RARE-EARLY-





RARE-EARLY-Spyderco-MILITARY-Knife-Vtg-Old-Collection-CPM-440V-Golden-Colorado RARE-EARLY-
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1 hard-to-find highly collectible Spyderco Military folder available. This early model Spyderco Military knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife has a 4″ blade. This knife measures 5 1/2″ when closed.
The blade on this early knife is engraved ‘Spyderco MILITARY CPM 440V Golden, Colorado USA’.
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WW II Imperial Japanese Navy Rope Knife -Naval WW2 Collection -US Vet Bringback





WW II Imperial Japanese Navy Rope Knife -Naval WW2 Collection -US Vet Bringback
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1 WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy folding rope knife. This rare Japanese knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade on this decorated with bamboo designs. The blade has Japanese kanji on it as well. This knife measures 4 9/16″ when closed. The blade itself measures 3 1/4″.
The U.S. soldier who brought this knife back engraved his initials ‘G.B.’ on the back of the blade in small letters.
































































































































































































































































