SHOP

1 rare vintage ID’d U.S. Vietnam War Gerber Mark II combat knife.  This 1967 Gerber Mark II was ordered by U.S. Colonel George A. Browning III–a career Air Force pilot who served in 3 wars–World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.  This knife would make an exceptionally rare addition to any collection. 

Colonel Browning ordered this Mark II from Gerber while serving as a Staff Officer in Vietnam with the 7th Air Force.  His original order form, and the original box are still with this knife–this is super rare.

The address on the box, ‘APO San Francisco, California’, shows that this knife was sent to Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base in Vietnam.  Note the ‘AIR MAIL’ stamps on the outside of the box.  The postmark on the box is ‘OCT 28 ’67‘.  The photos show that this knife was received in Vietnam on ‘3-11’ (November 3rd).

This early Gerber Mark II has the 1967 serial # ‘004002‘.  The typewritten slip from Gerber Legendary Bladeswith the paperwork notes: “We are continually improving the Mark II in order to make it the finest weapon of its type available.  As a result of extensive field use in Vietnam, we are making the Mark II with the blade straight and without the 5 [degree] offset as in earlier models.“

As noted above, Colonel Browning’s original order form is also with this knife.  He opted for the more expensive sheath option that had the piggyback sheath with the Sportsman’s Steel.  Colonel Browning also paid to have his name and Serial No. engraved on the blade–‘GEORGE A. BROWNING III   FR 33934‘. 

Colonel Browning flew B-17’s in World War II.  He was shot down, and served as a POW in Germany.  After the War, he flew B-29’s and B-36’s.

1 antique 19th century U.S. Army M1890 Entrenching Tool.  This antique entrenching knife would make a rare addition to any collection. 

This entrenching tool was made by Springfield Arms.  The M1890 entrenching tool/knife was carried during the Indian Wars.  The turned wood handle is stamped ‘US‘.  This entrenching knife measures 12 3/4″ in length.

The brass and leather scabbard is also stamped ‘U.S.‘.

1 antique World War II Imperial Japanese Navy Samurai Officer’s gendai kai-gunto sword.  This World War II Japanese Naval Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.

This sword is signed by the swordsmith.  There is no arsenal mark on the tang.  This sword was traditionally-made.  The two-character signature reads ‘Masanobu‘.  This sword has a wavy temper line.  The blade measures 24 3/8″ (61.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. 

All fittings have matching assembly numbers–the number stamped on each is ‘439’.  The nakago/sword tang has this same assembly number painted on one side.  This Naval Officer’s kai-gunto sword has an Officer’s tassel. 

1 antique 19th Century Arabian Jambiya dagger available.  This fine 19th Century Jambiya dagger would make an important addition to any collection.

This impressive late 1800’s Arabian dagger measures 23 1/2″ when in its scabbard.  The handle is highly decorated–the intricate metal is either all Silver or a thick Silver gilt, as no other metal shows through even in areas where rubbing or wear occurred.  The blade has chiseled decoration.  The scabbard has the belt still attached to it.  The bottom portion of the scabbard is covered in decorated brass.  The decorated top portion is again all Silver, or a thick Silver gilt.

1 vintage U.S. World War II cut-down M1 Garand bayonet fighting knife.  This fine cut-down Garand fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This WW2 fighting knife measures 12″ overall.  The blade itself measures 7 5/16″.  The back of the scabbard is stenciled with the number ‘A-7770‘. 

1 vintage WW2 Camillus Marine Raider stiletto fighting knife available.  This knife has absolutely none of the usual crazing/cracking of the guard and handle that is normally present on 90% of Raider stilettos.  This knife is an important part of American history, and would make a rare addition to any collection. 

This knife was carried by a member of Carlson’s Raiders.  See page 86 of Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military — World War II for a photo of the Raider stiletto. 

This Marine Raider stiletto measures 12 3/16″ overall.  The blade itself measures 7 1/16″.  The blade etches are clear ‘U.S.M.C.’.  The tang etch reads ‘CAMILLUS CUTLERY  CAMILLUS N.Y.‘. 

The front of the scabbard is marked with the Raider’s nickname ‘SMILEY‘.  The metal tip plate has a Marine Corps insignia affixed to it. 

1 antique bone handle pocket knife by John Primble India Steel Works available.  This rare condition antique John Primble jack knife would make a fine addition to any collection.

This knife measures 3 1/2″ when closed.  The master blade measures 2 3/4″.  The secondary blade measures 1 15/16″.  The handle scales are made of fine antique bone.  A nickel-silver bomb-type shield is on the front scale.

1 antique 1920’s bone handle pocket knife by Cattaraugus available.  This rare condition antique Cattaraugus jack knife would make a fine addition to any collection.

This knife measures a large 4 7/16″ when closed.  The blade itself measures 3 3/16″.  The blade tang is stamped ‘CATTARAUGUS   CUTLERY Co.   LITTLE VALLEY   N.Y.‘.  The handle scales are made of fine antique bone.  A nickel-silver bowtie shield is on the front scale.

1 vintage Spyderco Nilakka knife available.  This hard-to-find Spyderco folder would make a fine addition to any collection.

This knife measures 8 1/8″ when opened.  The blade itself measures 3 1/2″.

1 Spyderco C44GP&SGY Dyad knife available.  This Sprint Run Dyad folder would make a fine addition to any collection.

This knife measures 11 11/16″ with both blades opened.  The longer of the two blades measures 3 3/4″.  This knife was made in Seki, Japan. 

1 new Greg Lightfoot Custom knife available.  This premium Lightfoot Darcon folder would make a fine addition to any collection.

The handle and pocket clip are made of carbon fiber.  The knife measures 9 1/8″ when opened.  The blade itself measures 3 7/8″.

This Lightfoot Custom knife is numbered ‘010‘.

1 new in the box Spyderco C46GP Lum Tanto knife available.  This Lum folder would make a fine addition to any collection.

The knife measures 8 3/4″ when opened.  The blade itself measures 3 13/16″.  The blade is made of ATS-55 steel.  The handle is made of G-10. 

This knife was made in Seki-City, Japan.