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1 U.S. World War 2 Cattaraugus 225Q fighting knife from the Roger Ballard Collection available. This premium knife comes with its original hand-drawn ID card that Roger Ballard made for this knife. This U.S. combat knife would make an important addition to any collection.
This U.S. fighting knife is also ID'd on its sheath. The sheath is marked 'APRIL 21, 1945 PFC KENNETH R. SHARP 36951503'.
This knife measures 10 1/2" overall. The blade itself measures 6". The blade tang is stamped 'Cattaraugus 225Q'. The blade was extra thick for prying open shipping crates during the War. The pommel on the 225Q Quartermaster fighting knife has a hammer head for pounding the crate lids back down again.
This U.S. World War 2 Cattaraugus 225Q quartermaster's knife is in excellent condition. The blade was resharpened during the War. The sheath is in excellent condition as well. .
U.S. WW2 fighting knives, with Roger Ballard's original drawings, are very collectible.
Specific Name | Specific Value |
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Period | World War 2 |
Country | United States |
Item | 225Q -- Quartermaster Fighting Knife |
Maker | Cattaraugus |
Premium feature | Hand-drawn card by Roger Ballard |