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WW2 Japanese Army Officer KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU Samurai Sword VET BRINGBACK GROUPING















WW2 Japanese Army Officer KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU Samurai Sword VET BRINGBACK GROUPING
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World War 2 vet bringback grouping from the Burma theater. This grouping was brought back by Captain W. L. James, British Royal Engineers from Burma.
This grouping includes a Mantetsu signed Japanese Army Officer sword, Captain James’ Chindit slouch hat, GTSP pocket watch, his Royal Engineers pocket book, a whip, a portrait of Captain James, and various Wartime pamphlets. What an awesome vet bringback!
This group was surrendered to Captain James in 1945.
The sword is signed ‘KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU’. The sword is dated, and has the usual numbering system on the mune. The blade’s cutting edge (nagasa) measures 26 1/4″.
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MASANAGA—Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Sword -1944 Mount/Type 3 Gendai Smith w/ties to Minatogawa Shrine












MASANAGA—Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Sword -1944 Mount/Type 3 Gendai Smith w/ties to Minatogawa Shrine
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PRICE JUST LOWERED! 1 WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s sword made by Masanaga available. Masanaga’s given name was Ito Kishinaga. While making swords at the Minatogawa Shrine, Masanaga signed his swords under the name Masakiyo. He also made Special Order swords at a nearby forge. When making swords at this forge, called the 七生刀鍛煉道場 ‘Seven Lives’ Forge, he signed as Masanaga. See photo of the graphic provided by Trystan on the Nihonto Message Board on Ito Kishinaga/Masanaga/Masakiyo.
The Minatogawa Shrine was dedicated to Kusunoku Masashige. Before he lost his life in battle in 1336, he uttered the phrase 七生報國 ‘Shichishō Hōkoku’. This means ‘would that I had seven lives to give for my country’. As mentioned above, the forge near the Minatogawa where Special Order naval or army swords were made, was referenced as the ‘Seven Lives’ Forge.
This sword is dated October 1943. The number ’17’ is stamped on the nakago’s mune.
This sword has two latch releases. See photo provided from Jim Dawson’s book Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Editiion.
The blade measures 26 5/16″ (67.6 cm) (measured properly from the blade tip to the notch in the blade spine).
This traditionally-made gendai katana has an expertly water-tempered wavy hamon. This Japanese WW II Army Officer’s katana is in 1944 shin-gunto mounts (aka Type 3 mounts).
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EXCEPTIONAL US Civil War Union Officer PRESENTATION GRADE SWORD -Clauberg















EXCEPTIONAL US Civil War Union Officer PRESENTATION GRADE SWORD -Clauberg
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1 exceptional U.S. Civil War Union Officer Presentation Grade sword available. This fine Officer Presentation Grade saber would make a rare addition to any Civil War or world militaria collection.
Note the adornments on this saber, including a Roman Centurion on the scabbard, a blade with ‘U.S.’ and ‘E. Pluribus Unum’ etchings.
This sword was made by W. Clauberg in Germany. This sword was sold in a U.S military shop to a Union Officer. This grade of sword was often purchased by junior officers and presented to a high rank Union Officer to honor their service, to commemorate a battlefield victory, or to congratulate the officer on receiving of higher promotion of rank.
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WW2 Kaigunto Sword -Antique Japanese Navy/Naval MASAHIRO/Takayama Prison Forge












WW2 Kaigunto Sword -Antique Japanese Navy/Naval MASAHIRO/Takayama Prison Forge
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1 desirable Japanese World War II Takayama Forge Navy Officer’s kai gunto sword available. This desirable katana was made by Hattori Masahiro. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Masahiro worked at the Takayama Prison Forge. Swords made at the Takayama Forge are highly collectible.
The oil-tempered blade measures 25 1/2″ (64.8 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a desirable wavy hamon/temper line.
The tsuka has rayskin under the silk wrap. This IJN kai-gunto sword has a black lacquer saya.
All fittings have matching assembly numbers. The number stamped on each fitting is ‘557’.
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WW2 Deaths Head Knuckle Duster Knife -US Skull -M3 Blade Theater




WW2 Deaths Head Knuckle Duster Knife -US Skull -M3 Blade Theater
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1 U.S. World War 2 death’s head knuckle knife available. This World War 2 knuckle knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife has an aluminum handle. It measures 11 1/2″ in length. The scabbard is an M8 with its original leather leg tie-down laces.
No payments allowed online for this knife. Click on ‘Purchase by Phone’ to buy this knife.
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1918 US WW II AU LION Mk1 Trench Knife -Fighting/WW2/Knuckle Duster






1918 US WW II AU LION Mk1 Trench Knife -Fighting/WW2/Knuckle Duster
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1 U.S. World War 1/World War II Mark 1 trench knuckle knife. This trench fighting knife was made in France for the U.S. Army, and is marked ‘AU LION’ on the tang. The lion image is stamped just above the Au Lion mark. This knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife measures 11 3/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 5/8″. ‘U.S. 1918’ is marked on the handle.
The soldier that carried this knife ground the guard flat so that the knife had a low profite while carrying it.
No payments allowed online for this knife. Click on ‘Purchase by Phone’ to buy this knife.
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US WW2 Western Shark Combat Knife BLUED -Harder to Find Round Pommel Variation






US WW2 Western Shark Combat Knife BLUED -Harder to Find Round Pommel Variation
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1 handsome blued U.S. World War 2 Western Shark fighting knife. This desirable U.S. fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The knife’s blade tang is stamped ‘WESTERN BOULDER, COLO. PAT.NO.1,967,479’. This knife measures 10 3/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 6″ to the guard. This knife has the less commonly found flat round pommel.
Note the fine Western sheath.
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Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Dress Sword -Old WWII/IJN/Samurai/Navy/SHARKSKIN Saya




Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Dress Sword -Old WWII/IJN/Samurai/Navy/SHARKSKIN Saya
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1 Japanese World War 2 Naval Officer’s dress sword. This sword has the high grade sharkskin saya/scabbard. This sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword measures 33 5/8″ overall when in its saya.
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Limited Edition M3 Knife -US Army Tribute Collection 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION





Limited Edition M3 Knife -US Army Tribute Collection 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION
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1 Limited Edition U.S. Army Tribute Collection Imperial M3 trench knife. This Commemorative U.S. M3 honors the soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division.
The Division battle honors, motto and patch are selectively plated across the blade in 24-karat gold.
This knife is serial # ’30’ in the series of 1,943 knives produced. This knife comes in a fine hardwood box.
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1918 US WWII LF&C Mk1 Trench Knife -WW2 Airborne Fighting/Knuckle







1918 US WWII LF&C Mk1 Trench Knife -WW2 Airborne Fighting/Knuckle
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1 original U.S. World War 1/World War II Mark 1 trench knuckle knife. This trench fighting knife was made by L.F. & C. This knuckle knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife measures 11 3/4″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 3/4″. ‘U.S. 1918 L.F.&C.-1918’ is marked on the handle.
This knife did not have a scabbard when the collector who owned it originally bought it. The collector bought a modern reproduction scabbard for this knife. This replacement scabbard is pictured in the listing, and comes with the knife.
A photo of this knife is provided with a page from Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military – World War 2.
No payments allowed online for this knife. Click on ‘Purchase by Phone’ to buy this knife.
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CASE Straight Guard M3 Fighting Knife -Smooth Handle -USM3 Trench








CASE Straight Guard M3 Fighting Knife -Smooth Handle -USM3 Trench
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Do you have a collection of World War 2 knives and daggers to sell? Contact St. Croix Blades to sell your collection. St. Croix Blades will travel to you–no need to photograph your collection first. Reach us via phone/text at 715-557-1688 or via email info@stcroixblades.com.
1 U.S. World War 2 CASE straight guard M3 fighting knife available. This fine edged weapon would make an important addition to any collection.
This straight guard CASE M3 is also known as the smooth handle CASE M3. This knife has a black parkerized blade. The guard is marked ‘CASE’. This knife has its correct Case leather sheath.
A photo of this knife is provided with a page from Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military – World War 2.
This knife has a 6 5/8″ blade.
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Japanese Police SERGEANT Dirk -Old/Antique Sword Collection








Japanese Police SERGEANT Dirk -Old/Antique Sword Collection
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1 exceptional condition World War II Japanese Samurai Police Sergeant’s Dirk available. This Japanese dirk would make an important addition to any collection.
This dagger is quite large. The blade measures 11 7/8″ (28.9 cm). This dagger measures 17 3/8″ overall.
All fittings are of exceptional quality.
Two photos of this knife are provided with pages 66 & 67 from Ken Banks’ book Japanese Pattern Dirks – The Banks Collection.
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1976 Gerber Mark II Fighting Knife/Mk 2 Combat/MkII -Collection #47307/mb





1976 Gerber Mark II Fighting Knife/Mk 2 Combat/MkII -Collection #47307/mb
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1 new in the box 1976 Gerber Mark II fighting knife. This early combat knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This Gerber is serial number ‘047307’. This Mark II has the Gerber sharpening steel.
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Japanese IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD Dirk -WW2 -Old/Antique Samurai Sword/Dagger -RARE












Japanese IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD Dirk -WW2 -Old/Antique Samurai Sword/Dagger -RARE
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1 rare and important World War II Japanese Samurai Imperial Household dirk available. This dagger, among the rarest Japanese dirks, would make an important addition to any collection.
This important Japanese Imperial Household dirk would have been carried by a Senior Official on the Emperor’s Household staff.
All fittings are of exceptional quality. This fine dirk has a sharkskin saya.
Photos from Fuller and Gregory’s book Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks are provided in this listing that reference the Imperial Household Dirk.
The guard has the characteristic ‘harp’ Suya stamp found on these dirks.
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Japanese WW2 Sword Tassel -FIELD GRADE -IJA Army COLONEL Knot -Old/Antique


Japanese WW2 Sword Tassel -FIELD GRADE -IJA Army COLONEL Knot -Old/Antique
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1 difficult to find WW2 Japanese Field Grade Colonel’s sword tassel. This original World War 2 Officer’s sword tassel would make an important addition to any collection, and would complete a high grade shingunto sword.
This tassel was attached to an Officer’s katana carried during the War by a Japanese Colonel.
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Japanese WW2 Propaganda Flag -Silk WW II -Zero Plane -Military -RARE Bringback





Japanese WW2 Propaganda Flag -Silk WW II -Zero Plane -Military -RARE Bringback
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1 difficult to find Japanese WW2 silk propaganda flag available. This is a rare item. This Japanese silk flag would make an important addition to any collection.
This G.I. bringback silk flag is printed with images of favorable newspaper headlines and articles. The center of the flag features a Japanese zero fighter.
The back of the flag has the name of the G.I. who brought it back home ‘R. Belfiglio Co. B.’.
This flag measures 27″ X 29″.
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Japanese WW2 Naval Sword -Antique IJN Navy/Kai Gunto -Old/Antique Samurai












Japanese WW2 Naval Sword -Antique IJN Navy/Kai Gunto -Old/Antique Samurai
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1 Japanese World War II Navy Officer’s kai gunto sword available. This IJN Officer’s sword was made by (Ido) Hidetoshi. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The oil-tempered blade measures 24 13/16″ (65.6 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
The tsuka has rayskin under the silk wrap. This IJN kai-gunto sword has a black lacquer saya.
Note the outer seppa is marked with the Naval anchor stamp, and ‘T.E.C.’ (likely a sword company).
A photo of the page on Hidetoshi from John Slough’s book An Oshigata Book for Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945 is provided above.
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1918 US WWII LF&C Mk1 Trench Knife -US WW2 Airborne Fighting/Knuckle -th







1918 US WWII LF&C Mk1 Trench Knife -US WW2 Airborne Fighting/Knuckle -th
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1 original U.S. World War 1/World War II Mark 1 trench knuckle knife. This trench fighting knife was made by L.F. & C. This knuckle knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This knife measures 11 3/4″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 3/4″. ‘U.S. 1918 L.F.&C.-1918’ is marked on the handle.
This knife did not have a scabbard when the collector who owned it originally bought it. The collector bought a modern reproduction scabbard for this knife. This replacement scabbard is pictured in the listing, and comes with the knife.
A photo of this knife is provided with a page from Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military – World War 2.
No payments allowed online for this knife. Click on ‘Purchase by Phone’ to buy this knife.
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Japanese WW2 Naval Dagger -Model 1883 -Rare FIRST PATTERN -WWII Sword







Japanese WW2 Naval Dagger -Model 1883 -Rare FIRST PATTERN -WWII Sword
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1 hard to find early model Japanese Naval Dirk available. This is among the earliest of Japanese Naval daggers. This dagger would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This is the model 1883 (ca.1883) Navy dirk. It has early cutout fittings, and a fine sharkskin saya.
This dirk has a 7 3/4″ blade, and measures 12 1/2″ overall.
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Japanese Copper Handle NCO Sword from the PLIMPTON Collection -PREMIUM CONDITION-th












Japanese Copper Handle NCO Sword from the PLIMPTON Collection -PREMIUM CONDITION-th
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St. Croix Blades BUYS COLLECTIONS OF JAPANESE SWORDS. Email us here or call using the ‘Contact Us’ link above.
If you missed out on the swords from the John Plimpton collection when they were for sale a while back, here’s a chance to buy one! In fact, St. Croix Blades bought almost 50 of the Plimpton swords–we’ve just stowed them away to be listed here every so often.
THE Japanese copper handle NCO sword photographed for John Plimpton’s book Swords of the Emperor – A Guide to the Identification of Imperial Japanese Swords, 1873 – 1945.
This sword would make an important addition to any Premium collection as it is most likely the, or one of the, best condition examples of the Japanese Copper Handle NCO Sword in the world.
The sword and scabbard/saya have the matching serial number ‘871’.
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Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Gendaito -IJA Katana by Ishido Teruhide -Gendai












Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Gendaito -IJA Katana by Ishido Teruhide -Gendai
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ST. CROIX BLADES BUYS JAPANESE SWORDS
1 antique World War II Japanese samurai Army Officer’s sword available. The blade is a fine gendai sword by Ishido Teruhide. This very fine Japanese Army katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade measures 26 3/8″ (67.0 cm)–as measured properly with a tape pulled tight from the blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki.
Teruhide is featured in John Slough’s book An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945 on page 171. See photo above.
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Ulster 10th Mountain Division Knife -WW II US Military -Pocket/WW2









Ulster 10th Mountain Division Knife -WW II US Military -Pocket/WW2
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1 U.S. World War 2 Mountain and Ski Troops knife available. This Ulster WW2 ski troops knife would make an important addition to any advanced collection.
The knife’s master blade measures 2 1/2″. This knife measures 3 7/16″ overall when closed.
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Australian-made US WW2 Large V44 Brass Knucks Ranger Fighting Knife -Knuckle







Australian-made US WW2 Large V44 Brass Knucks Ranger Fighting Knife -Knuckle
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St. Croix Blades BUYS military collections. Call us at 715-557-1688 to sell your rare knife or collection.
1 vintage Australian-made U.S. World War 2 Army Rangers brass knucks knife. This is the larger of the two size of Ranger V44-type brass knuckle knives. This knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This original, World War II Ranger knife has the visible file marks inside the handle important to identifying an authentic WW2 knife (see photos). This knife has a 9 1/4″ blade. Overall this knife measures 14 1/8″.
The leather scabbard is correct and original to the knife.
NO PAYMENTS ALLOWED ONLINE FOR THIS KNIFE. CLICK ON ‘PURCHASE BY PHONE’ TO BUY THIS KNIFE.
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WILDE TOOL WW2 10” M1 Bayonet -WWII Garand -US/Knife -WT -RARE IDd









WILDE TOOL WW2 10” M1 Bayonet -WWII Garand -US/Knife -WT -RARE IDd
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1 rare U.S. World War 2 Wilde Tool M1 Garand bayonet available.
This rare WW2 bayonet was carried by Sgt. Charles H. Schneck, serial # 33483599. He scratched his name and last 4 numbers of his serial number into the back of the scabbard.
The ricasso is marked ‘WT US 1943’. The blade measures 10″.































































































































































































































