1 fine vet-ID'd Frank J. Richtig World War II fighting knife available. This fine WW2 Richtig fighter would make a rare addition to any knife or military collection.
This Richtig WW2 fighting knife has a 4 7/8" blade. This Richtig fighter measures 9 1/2" overall. The handle is stamped 'F.J.R. CLARKSON NEB.'. This Richtig is ID'd--the WW2 veteran marked his name on the scabbard 'Mike Buzzeo'.
This listing represents a rare opportunity to own a knife by a maker that Presidents and generals have been proud to own. M.H. Cole in his book The Best of U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes wrote, " SOME OF RICHTIG'S SATISFIED CUSTOMERS WHO HAD SENT HIM LETTERS TO THAT EFFECT, ARE GEN. GEO. PATTON, GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, GEN. DWIGHT EISENHOWER, & FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT, ADMIRAL CHESTER NIMITZ, AND OTHER NOTABLES ."
See photo above from Mike Silvey's book Knives of the United States Military World War II.
This WW II Richtig fighting knife is in exceptional condition. The blade is perfectly sharp. The handle is perfect. The ID'd scabbard is in excellent condition.
This World War II Richtig combat knife deserves a home in a premium collection.
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| Specific Name | Specific Value |
|---|---|
| Period | World War 2 |
| Country | United States |
