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EXCELLENT CONDITION PAINT! WW II Japanese Samurai Army NCO Sword/Antique/Old WW2






EXCELLENT CONDITION PAINT! WW II Japanese Samurai Army NCO Sword/Antique/Old WW2
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1 vintage World War II Japanese NCO sword available. The condition of the handle paint on this sword is among the best condition Japanese NCO swords to be found. This WW2 Japanese NCO sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
The sword’s serial # is 114266. The scabbard has no serial #. The blade measures 26 3/8″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade). Note the arsenal stamp next to the sword’s serial #.
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US WW II Schrade-Walden Paratrooper Knife—UNISSUED—WW2 Collection




US WW II Schrade-Walden Paratrooper Knife—UNISSUED—WW2 Collection
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1 U.S. World War 2 Schrade-Walden 4 1/4″ paratrooper knife. This rare unissued U.S. paratrooper knife would an important addition to any United States military or world militaria collection.
The blade tang is stamped ‘SCHRADE WALDEN N.Y. U.S.A.’.
This knife is wrapped in its original arsenal paper.
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Red Handle US Hackman CIA Knife -Sorsakoski Finland—Modern




Red Handle US Hackman CIA Knife -Sorsakoski Finland—Modern
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1 modern ‘Vietnam Hackman CIA Knife’ available. Hackman of Finland sold the original molds for the Hackman CIA knife to their former employee in the Sorsakoski region of Finland. During the next 20 years the company Pertemet Ltd updated some of the materials to better and more modern style. The blade is nowadays stainless steel. Handle material was matched better to arctic temperatures.
This knife measures 4 1/2″ when closed. The blade itself measures 3 11/16″.
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OLD TACHI Japanese WW II NAVAL Samurai Sword -Antique NIHONTO Navy/WW2 Military

















OLD TACHI Japanese WW II NAVAL Samurai Sword -Antique NIHONTO Navy/WW2 Military
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1 Japanese WW2 Naval Officer’s Samurai sword in high-grade mounts. The sword blade itself is a very old tachi—likely from either the 13th or 14th Century. This desirable sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This early Samurai sword was remounted for carry by an Imperial Japanese Naval Officer during World War 2. The saya/scabbard is the higher-grade sharkskin variation. This is interesting to note–the front seppa is marked with the Tokogawa Naval Arsenal cherry blossom, and with the initials ‘T.E.C.’. Collectors generally feel this is the name of an arsenal as well–perhaps Tokogawa Arsenal again, or perhaps Tokyo Electric Co. Arsenal. A very interesting feature.
The blade measures a long 28 7/16″ (72.2 cm) from blade tip to the habaki. The nakago is unsigned, with two holes. The lower of the two is early. As mentioned, this sword is an early Samurai tachi. Photo 3 above shows the general shape of a tachi–the photo is for reference to show the handle curvature, etc.
The G.I. that brought this sword back put his name on the tsuba–for those that appreciate the history, but don’t want a G.I. name showing, the writing is covered completely by the sunrays seppa/spacers. All seppa and the tsuba have matching assembly numbers–stamped in Japanese kanji.
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Antique/Old 1661 AD Japanese Samurai Katana Sword -Swordsmith w/‘Daijo’ Title














Antique/Old 1661 AD Japanese Samurai Katana Sword -Swordsmith w/‘Daijo’ Title
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1 ca. 1661 A.D. Japanese Samurai katana sword available. This centuries old Japanese katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This Samurai katana is signed ‘Hizen kuni ju Musashi daijo Fuji(wara?)’. Note that the swordsmith was given the Official Title ‘Daijo’.
The blade measures 25 7/16″ (64.6 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The menuki have a floral motif. The tsuba’s design looks to tell a story.
Due to fine surface micro-scratches, the hamon/temper line was hard to see in the photos. In hand, one can see that the temper line is suguha (straight) with the image of Mt. Fuji formed in the hamon on one side of the blade a few inches up from the habaki. The fuchi and kashira are matching ocean wave motifs.
This sword was carried by true Samurai from 1661 A.D. through the end of the Samurai period. Then it was carried again during World War 2.
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RARE WW II Japanese YASUKUNI SHRINE Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old Collection



















RARE WW II Japanese YASUKUNI SHRINE Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old Collection
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1 desirable Japanese World War II Yasukuni Shrine sword available. This Japanese Army Yasukuni Shrine sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword had a $2600 polish recently. The polish is perfect. The koshirae are perfect as well.
Three characters are still visible–the nakago/tang experienced significant rust. On the signature side, ‘Yasu’ can be read. Two characters of the date can be read on the back side of the nakago. The blade measures 24 7/16″ (62.1 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
We have determined that this Yasukuni Shrine sword was made by Yasuoki. There were two shapes at the end of the nakago for Yasukuni smiths. The rounded, instead of pointed, shape rules out a group of Yasukuni smiths. Then, since there are three characters still visible, a comparison can be made of handwriting with the many oshigata available. The ‘Yasu’ character has a unique left slant–peculiar to Yasuoki. This can be confirmed by Shinsa as Yasukuni swords paper by Shinsa. And with this sword in perfect polish, the Shinsa team will have no trouble identifying the workmanship.
The saya is the special textured lacquer lightweight wood saya. Note the ‘harp stamp‘ on the tsuba usually present on Yasukuni Shrine swords.
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RARE ALL WEATHER MOUNTS Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword -IIDA LOCK/Old/SADASHIGE





















RARE ALL WEATHER MOUNTS Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword -IIDA LOCK/Old/SADASHIGE
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1 Japanese World War II Army Officer’s katana which appeared in Fuller & Gregory’s book, A Guide to Showa Swordsmiths. As important, this sword features rare Army mounts. This mount’s variation is referred to as the Iida seal–or the Iida lock, named after its inventor Iida Kunitaro. This exceptional Japanese Army sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword was made the 2 Million Yen smith, Sadashige. Imai Sadashige earned the title of Sword Forging Teacher/Special Honor Noted Seat at the 1941 Sword Exhibition. Sadashige is featured on page 150 & 151 in John Slough’s book, An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945.
As mentioned, this sword was used as the oshigata example in Fuller & Gregory’s book. Note the oxidation on the nakago matching the oxidation on the oshigata. Also, the original paperwork from Fuller & Gregory comes with this sword.
The blade measures 26 7/8″ (68.3 cm) from blade tip to the notch in the blade spine. The kabutogane/kashira fittings has a Silver Samurai family mon. This family crest is from the Sanga Samurai clan.
The Iida lock is a weather-proofing mount designed to keep water out of the saya. This exceptionally rare mount would make an important addition to any collection. Information on the Iida (IIDA) lock can be found on pages 168 & 169 of Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition. Photos of these two pages can be found to the left.
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RARE—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Collection -Tassel
















RARE—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Collection -Tassel
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Call St. Croix Blades at 715-557-1688.1 beautiful Japanese World War II Army Officer’s Samurai sword available. The sword blade is an old family blade from the 1660-1670’s A.D. This Japanese Army sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The mounts are in exceptional condition. This sword has a hard-to-find o-choji temper line (large choji).
The nakago/tangi is unsigned. The blade measures 21 3/8″ (54.3 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The brown company grade Officer’s tassel is in perfect condition.
The saya is the special textured lacquer lightweight wood Army saya.
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HOT STAMP—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword/Old/Antique KOKUIN/MT FUJI










HOT STAMP—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword/Old/Antique KOKUIN/MT FUJI
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1 Japanese World War II Army Officer’s Samurai sword with desirable hard-to-find hot stamp (kokuin). This Japanese Army sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tangi is signed. The smith was Kanesada. Kanesada also used a hot stamp on his blade’s. Swords with hot stamps are very collectible. The blade measures 27 1/8″ (68.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
This sword has a rare temper line. The temper line has the image of Mt. Fuji in it located about 3 inches up from the habaki.
There are 8 seppa on this sword.
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Russo-Japanese Kyu-Gunto WW2 Army Officer Samurai Sword -Antique/Old -FAMILY MON










Russo-Japanese Kyu-Gunto WW2 Army Officer Samurai Sword -Antique/Old -FAMILY MON
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1 antique Russo-Japanese/World War II Imperial Japanese Army Samurai Officer’s kyu-gunto sword available. This very fine Japanese Samurai sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The long blade measures 27 13/16″ (70.6 cm) from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki. The blade is unsigned. The tsuka backstrap has a Silver Samurai family mon. The handle cover is more unusual in that it is made of sharkskin instead of rayskin.
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Rare FOLD-OVER SIGNATURE Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Collection/Japanese


















Rare FOLD-OVER SIGNATURE Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Collection/Japanese
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1 antique Japanese Samurai wakizashi sword with hard-to-find folded-over signature available. This desirable sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The tang/nakago on this tanto has a rare folded-over signature. It’s a folded-over inlay–which is a much more difficult signature inlay. Very hard to find. This sword is signed ‘Bishu Osafune Akiyoshi Tadamitsu‘. The sayagaki (saya writing) shows Tadamitsu as well.
The blade measures 18 7/8″ (47.9 cm) from blade tip to the habaki.
The nioi-based hamon is suguha, and is exceptional. I wasn’t able to capture the hamon very well in the photos due to the old state of polish. In hand, the hamon is defined, and beautiful. With sword in hand, as your eye follows the hamon up the blade, the straight hamon splits every so often into to parallel lines for 6-9 mm–and then joins back together. Additional complexity occurs both just above the hamon, and just below. See photos 11 & 12 above for a close look at this complexity. In polish, this sword would be exceptional.
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14th CENTURY Japanese Samurai Sword -Katana -Antique/OLD Collection 4 HOLE TANG











14th CENTURY Japanese Samurai Sword -Katana -Antique/OLD Collection 4 HOLE TANG
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1 old 14th/early 15th Century Japanese Samurai sword available. This katana would make an important addition to any collection. This sword was carried by true Samurai.
This sword was shortened as Samurai styles changed from fighting on horseback to fighting on foot. The signature was cut off when the sword was shortened centuries ago. There are 4 holes in the nakago–this sword was shortened and remounted, shortened and remounted. The kissaki/tip of the sword was just as rusty as the rest of the front portion of the sword before it was worked on. And a healthy boshi (temper line in the kissaki/tip) was revealed. So rust removal was successful in this area. The rest hasn’t been worked on yet. This early sword would be a great project piece for an amateur polisher–there is money to be made on this sword once polished. This sword is priced so that once you put in your time polishing, there is good money to be made when selling it.
The blade measures 24 13/16″ (63 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
This sword has a brand new, $600 Japanese-made ho-wood shirasaya (storage scabbard).
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Antique ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Tool Kit -Old/Vtg Knife Collection -Exchange-Blade






Antique ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Tool Kit -Old/Vtg Knife Collection -Exchange-Blade
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1 rare vintage/antique Abercrombie & Fitch tool kit set. This antique set would make an important addition to any collection.
Abercrombie & Fitch had this set made for them by Hubeo/Hugo Berns Co. in Germany. This set comes in a leather case. Each of the tools in this exchange-blade set comes in its own slot in the case. The original set owner’s name is slightly visible on the inside cover of the set.
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New Unused RARE Vintage ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Edition Gerber PAUL 2PW Knife – USA






New Unused RARE Vintage ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Edition Gerber PAUL 2PW Knife – USA
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1 new/uncarried/unused Abercrombie & Fitch Limited Edition Gerber PAUL 2PW folder available. This A&F knife would make an important addition to any collection, and would make an awesome EDC knife.
This A&F knife has a 2 7/16″ blade. This knife measures 3 9/16″ when closed.
This knife was made in the U.S.A.
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Collins US Marine Raiders GUNG HO Commemorative V44 -USMC -24kt GOLD ETCH – USA





Collins US Marine Raiders GUNG HO Commemorative V44 -USMC -24kt GOLD ETCH – USA
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1 new in the box Collins Marine Raider ‘GUNG HO’ Commemorative V-44 fighting knife available. This 24kt Gold Etch Commemorative V44 knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The V44 fighting knife was issued to the 2nd Marine Raiders during World War 2 in fighting behind enemy lines in the South Pacific. This V44 commemorates the Raider V44 fighting knife.
This knife has a 9 1/8″ blade. This knife measures 13 7/8″ overall. This knife is engraved with its low Limited Edition serial #: ‘0032’. This knife comes in a felt-lined wood display box.
This knife was made in the U.S.A.
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Vtg CUSTOM Kelgin CSA Bowie Knife w/Civil War Miniball Bullet/Largin Confederate




Vtg CUSTOM Kelgin CSA Bowie Knife w/Civil War Miniball Bullet/Largin Confederate
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1 vintage, new in the box Kelgin Confederate States custom Bowie knife available. This custom knife comes in a fine oak display case. This knife would make a fine addition to any collection.
This knife was made by Ken Largin for KnifeWorks in the 1980’s. This huge Bowie knife measures 15 1/2″ overall. The blade itself measures 10″.
The guard and pommel are made of brass, and have developed a nice patina. This knife has full tang construction. The handle is a light-stained hardwood. Embedded in the handle is a genuine U.S. Civil War mini ball bullet. The blade is stamped ‘KELGIN CSA’. Note the file-worked blade spine.
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Vintage NEW IN BOX Al Mar 7003 Wild Hair Comb Dagger -Knife/Old Collection/Japan



Vintage NEW IN BOX Al Mar 7003 Wild Hair Comb Dagger -Knife/Old Collection/Japan
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1 vintage new in the box Al Mar ‘Wild Hair’ knife available. This ultra rare Al Mar knife would make a fine addition to any collection.
This Wild Hair dagger measures 6″ overall. The longer sharpened edge measures 3 5/16″. The front tang is stamped with the Al Mar chop, and reads ‘AL MAR’. The file is stamped ‘JAPAN’. The sheath is made of ballistic nylon.
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Extrema Ratio MF2 DESERT WARFARE Tactical Folder -Knife Collection -NEW in Box






Extrema Ratio MF2 DESERT WARFARE Tactical Folder -Knife Collection -NEW in Box
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1 awesome Extrema Ratio MF2 Desert Warfare tactical folder available. This Extrema Ratio knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife measures 6″ when closed. The serrated blade itself measures 4 3/8″.
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Buck Limited Edition Custom Bowie Knife w/APPLE CORAL Handle -Mokume Guard USA






Buck Limited Edition Custom Bowie Knife w/APPLE CORAL Handle -Mokume Guard USA
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1 Buck Custom Bowie w/fine apple coral handles. This is a Limited Edition knife–and is engraved with its Ltd Edtn serial #: ‘079/250’.
This knife comes with an apple coral handle, mokume guard, mosaic pins, and a tan distressed leather sheath. The blade measures 8 1/16″. This knife measures 12 7/16″ overall.
The original box and Certificate of Authenticity come with this knife.
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17 5/8” JERRY RADOS Stag Handle CUSTOM Bowie Knife -Fine Collection





17 5/8” JERRY RADOS Stag Handle CUSTOM Bowie Knife -Fine Collection
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1 giant! Jerry Rados custom stag handle Bowie fighting knife. This Rados custom knife would make a fine addition to any collection.
This knife measures a large 17 5/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 11″. The knife pommel has a custom fileworked shape.
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HUGE—Vintage William Rogers I CUT MY WAY Texas Bowie Fighting Knife -England






HUGE—Vintage William Rogers I CUT MY WAY Texas Bowie Fighting Knife -England
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1 vintage William Rogers ‘I CUT MY WAY’ Bowie knife. This large Rogers Bowie would make a fine addition to any collection.
The blade on this BIG Rogers Bowie measures 10 3/8″. This knife measures 15 3/4″ overall.
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Randall Model 1-8 All Purpose Fighting Knife -8” -Stag w/OPTIONS & Freezer Paper










Randall Model 1-8 All Purpose Fighting Knife -8” -Stag w/OPTIONS & Freezer Paper
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St. Croix Blades BUYS RANDALL KNIVES. Give us a call at 715-557-1688 to inquire about selling your collection.
1 mint Randall model 1-8 fighting knife available. This fine Randall fighter would make an important addition to any collection.
This model 1 has an 8″ blade. Note that the Randall model 1 has a sharpened false edge–and it is sharp!
Note–this Randall fighter has a number of optional features: a stag handle, black and nickel spacers, a nickel-silver lined lanyard hole, and a flat nickel-silver pommel. -168
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Limited Edition GOLD CLASS Benchmade 7505-132 MLK Knife -Titanium/Custom – USA









Limited Edition GOLD CLASS Benchmade 7505-132 MLK Knife -Titanium/Custom – USA
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1 new in the box Gold Class Benchmade 7505-132 MLK available. This Limited Edition/numbered Gold Class knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This Gold Class Benchmade has green G10 handle scales. The blade is marked with the Limited Edition serial # ‘640’.
This knife measures 5 1/4″ when closed. The blade itself measures 3 7/8″. The handle is made of titanium.
This high-end, premium knife comes in a custom Presentation Box, with its draw-string pouch, and Benchmade Certificate of Authenticity.
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Antique Japanese WW2 Police Samurai Sword -RARE w/NIHONTO TRADITIONAL BLADE -Old










Antique Japanese WW2 Police Samurai Sword -RARE w/NIHONTO TRADITIONAL BLADE -Old
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1 antique Japanese WW2 Police Samurai sword available. This Japanese Police sword is unusual in that it has a traditionally-made blade. This sword would make a fine addition to any antique edged weapons collection.
The blade measures 17 3/16″ (43.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
Almost every Japanese police sword has a simple arsenal blade–as mentioned though, this sword has a nihonto blade. This sword has its original leather tassel.

























































































































































































































































