1 exceedingly rare U.S. Vietnam War private purchase fighting knife made by Nguyen Dan available.  This desirable knife would make an important addition to any U.S. fighting knife, military, or world militaria collection.

Nguyen Dan knives are hard to find.  This is rare example--what every Vietnam knives collector is looking for in a rare Dan knife. 


This Nguyen Dan variation appears in Mike Silvey's book Knives of the United States Military in Vietnam.  See pages 110 and 111.  Mike writes: "Nguyen Dan was a village craftsman who made outstanding knives by hand using the most primitive tools.  Every one of his knives is unique but this large knife has a most unusual blade shape."

This Nguyen Dan knife measures a large 13 7/8" overall.  The blade itself measures 9".  The original Dan sheath has two keeper straps.  

This vintage Vietnam War private purchase Nguyen Dan knife is in excellent condition.   The sheath is excellent as well.  The handle and guard are perfectly tight. 


This listing represents a unique opportunity to purchase a very hard to find Vietnam War Nguyen Dan fighting knife for your collection.  Some Vietnam collectors have Nguyen Dan knives--but not a Dan like this.