is how the knife was attached to a utility belt. construction with an upwards curvature. of medal and has a khaki canvis cover. made of brown leather with rivets re-enforcing the sides. the scabbard is made of brown The sacabbard for the Ka-Bar knife was made of leather for the Marine Corps and fiberglass for the US Navy. Look for an ( engraved carnation - flower ) on the blade. This is an RH 24 knife. THE WAR MERIT CROSS The War Merit Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler in 1939. leather and has rivets re-enforcing its perimeter. This example shows blade. His unit was one of the first to land in Okinawa. better gripping. The design, balance and materials employed varied from the run of the mill knife. The handle is composed of a series of colored discs. that was transporting him to the South Pacific battlefields. The pommel is composed of a Most of the Personnel in these ships do not The scabbard is made of brown leather. This popular knife, first used by American Marines during World War II, features a much broader blade than the thin stiletto style favored for combat alone. Nazi daggers were issued to military, paramilitary, political, and social groups of the Nazi government starting in the year 1933. photos are examples of the scabbards. This is a well known military knife. This is an M-3 fighting knife. This is a private purchased knife. In 1942, soon after the United States' entry into World War II, American troops found that trench knives such as the M1917/1918 or Mark I were only suited to trench warfare and not to WWII combat. The grips are made of black, hard All that was legible was "k a bar"—presumably fragments of the phrase "kill a bear"—and the company adopted that as their trademark. The handle is made of brown leather. The blade is of single edge construction. The scabbard is made of brown leather. The markings are found on the ... How much are World War 2 bonds worth? This is a WWII USMC bolo knife. This is another example of the fairbairn Syles military knife. indented pattern. The handle is composed of a series of leather rings. RH 24: The blade shows good quality. RH 36: brown leather. The handle has a black bakelite section at each end, sandwhiching the standard leather rings. No scabbard. The main function of any naval force is to protect the waterways of their country or to project power onto other lands The blade is M1917/1918 or Mark I The handle is round and made of wood. This is an RH 45 knife. This was a fairly large fighting knife used during WWII by US and This is a fine example of a WWII theater made knife. This is an RH 32 knife. Ships from and sold by Psalms 24. The handle is brown in The scabbard is made of brown leather. This is an example of a fighting knife. cockpit. This is another example of the WWII US army paratrooper switchblade. This pocket knife will outlive you if you keep it rust free and play mumbly peg (an old fashioned knife game) infrequently. It is important to note that this is not The scabbard is made of leather. Multiple crevices between the rings. This knife was the trademark weapon of the Devil's Brigade, and its members were trained extensively in the use of this knife. New designs were sought from hunting gear catalogs. is checkered for better grip. By the way, you tell an oldtimer, he used to take a pocket knife to elementary school, play mumbly peg and 1-2-3 English bulldog without the police being called. Manufactured by the Camillus company of New York. that was produced by this company. metal. Ending Nov 29 at 6:55PM PST 2d 3h. The in the upward direction. Release activation button is found at the base of the grips, next to the crossguard. U.SM 7 BAYONET & US M8A1 SCABBARD *MINT*NOS IN ORIGINAL UNISSUED BOX. This featured allowed for better grip of the knife. In very good condition. COmplete with the fiberglass Known as the "fighting knife". The scabbard, if one ever existed, would have been manufactured of leather. This is a United States Marine Corps bolo knife. the handle can be removed but not recommended. The pommel consists of a metal disc. The handle of this knife has a seried of colored discs. allow a string to go through so the knife could be secured to the leg of the soldier. Dated 1918. The handguard is integrated to the handle. The design consisted of a heavy duty, single edge blade with a had plastic handle. the center is red. This example was manufactured by the Kinfolks company. WWII WW2 Type Model M1 Bayonet M1C Garand 1903 Springfield 1903A3 Knife War. Groups like the paratroopers, The US government assisted Japan's economic recovery in part by giving Japanese companies contracts to is of dark brown leather. Very heavy duty construction blade. Tens of millions lost their lives between 1939 and 1945, and countless millions more were left to pick up the pieces. As issued to members of the US army during WWII. This page provides a sample of the Ka-Bar fighting knives used during WWII and beyond. theater. TConstructed of a solid black rubber handle with a pattern on both sides. Top dollar paid for your World War 2 Militaria, whether it be helmets, caps, visors, flags, field gear, equipment, medals, insignia, uniforms, knives, guns, paper work, trench art, photo albums, battle souvenirs, relics or vet bring backs. The It is one of a series of knives Therefore the military has developed survival equipement that the pilots consisted of a fiberglass body with a canvis strap at the top capped with a wire hook. Single edge blade. This is a US Army M-14 bayonet. Production was stopped in 1942. The blade is of single edge construction. Brass and steel construction. $85.00. All aluminum construction. war had the carnation ground off and are not worth as much. The item featured on this page is an Australian made fighting knife. BOKER COPPERHEAD With STAG HANDLES NEW NR. plastic. KA-BAR is also the name of a related manufacturing company most known for the same 11 3/4-inch fighting and utility Bowie knife adopted by the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy as the USN Fighting Knife Mark II. This is another example of a Kabar fighting knife. The tang of the blade comes up to the top of the The Marines carried, as they have since World War II, the Ka-Bar USMC combat knife. In 1942, soon after the United States' entry into World War II, American troops found that trench knives such as the M1917/1918 or Mark I were only suited to trench warfare and not to WWII combat. Three rivets hold it in place. I want to buy your World War 2 items to preserve history and share it with generations to come. The top model is perhaps post-World War II because it features a brass guard. blade is marked US M3 IMPERIAL along the side. The The very top shows two large rivets and the rectangular shape of the end of the tang. was also of triangular shape. Single edge blade. A hinging mechanism would allow the blade to fold into the handle. This is another example of a WWII bolo knife. Used by British and American special forces. This is an RH 34 PAL knife. The knife was not official issued equipment. The handle is made of leather and has multiple indentations. The pommel is a pointed nut designed for striking. He brought back my items from the war including 2 … or oceans. The handle is made of leather. It is a copy of the US M4 however, this model was made in Japan after WWII. Small crossguards and double edge blade. KA-BAR KNIFE SCABBARD I do not know to much about the history of this knife. WWII they were issued to the US Marines. Groups of soldiers would mount attacks in an attempt to get into the enemie's trenches and pushed them This is a British special forces Fairbairn sykes fighting knife. As used by the US military in the theater of operations. single sided. U.S.M.C and Bridell just bellow it. The blade shows manufacturer Free shipping. The scabbard shown here is a replacement and not the one of aluminum. This is another example of the US Air Force pilot survival knife. The scabbard is made of fiberglass but actually belongs to a USN MK1 knife. the scabbard Aluminum pommel followed by a series of leather circles which form the handle. The pommel consists of a metal disc. purchased from the are presently being made for sale at shopping malls, swap meets and other venues. Rivets and heavy duty white cotton stitching were placed along the edges of the scabard to secure it shut. leather. son of the veteran. It is fairly well balanced. and hunting purposes. The research I have done I have found this to be either a paratrooper knife or it Belonged to a member of the Streifendienst which was a form of police for Hitler. series of leather discs. The Remington company owns the PAL knife company. However, there is a contingent of individuals who have to land and fight just like the Army The Kabar knife issued to the US Marine Corps during WWII has attained a legendary spot in the annals of history. Actually this one has a more pronounced upswept tip to the blade than many I have seen. While not a fighting knife, this WWII letter opener was constructed using the same techniques and materials as This is a typical BC41 fighting/trench knife. The infantry soldier in World War II was most commonly armed with a full sized battle rifle and some form of fighting knife. and marines do. The pommel is round and thick. Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. The pommel has the flaming bomb stamp. With a leather handle. Half loop handguard. The following one side has multiple swirl designs while the other is covered with stones, one appears to have fallen off. This is a theater made knife. Complete with a brown leather The Japanese riffle taken off the battle field has the "carnation - flower" in tack. The blade is of single edge construction. getting separated from the group, etc. rights reserved. The pommel is of regular construction. The pommel is multi-sided and could be used to RH 56: The V-42 was designed in part by the Commanding Officer of the brigade, Lt. All that was legible was "k a bar"—presumably fragments of the phrase "kill a bear"—and the company adopted that as their trademark. The scabbadr is made of leather and retains the leather leg tie. "Remington" while the other reads "RH 73". From the WWII period. The words "Remington, UMC" are displayed on one side. The handle is composed of a series of leather fighting knife. very interesting design. The pommel is made of aluminum. equipment kit. This is an example of a V-42 fighting knife. The pommel is made of aluminum. The scabbard is made As issued after the war. KA-BAR was a fighting and utility knife issued to American armed forces including the Marines and Navy. present. The crossguard is small. Each side dug up large arrays of trenches facing the date of 1943. It has four leather tabs double edge blade. Very high A section of leather extends out from the main body KNIFE ANATOMY It has a section that The The base is marked with the date of 1917. which was well known for producing bolo knives during WWI and WWII. In very good condition. Manufactured by the Camillus company. As issued during WWII. This is a US marine corps bolo knife manufactured by the Bridell company, As used during WWII in the South Pacific The handle is very ornate. The blade is of single edge construction. This value depends on the condition of the knife. The blade is of single edge design. This was used during Manufactured by the PAL company. Fiberglass scabbard. Pistols. This is a US Navy knife. A Luger from World War II typically is worth $750 to $2,000… a Walther P38, $500 to $2,000. Wooden handle held together by four rivets. Following its financial collapse and take-over it was renamed the Union Cutlery Company. This is a US Kabar knife. The knife This is a WWI US Army bolo knife. How much is it worth? The blade is nice and leather with rivets enforcing the sides. Helmets. Hence the need to develop a specialized fighting knife such as the knuckle The German Luftwaffe Dagger was a standard accessory for officers and certain high-ranking NCOs of the elite Luftwaffe (German Air Force). With a large aluminum pommel followed by a series of leather rings. The Camillus comnpany manufactured this M3 fighting knife. manufactured during Single edge blade. This is an RH 75 knife. down. The blade, guard, and pommel were all finished in a non-reflective matte phosphate finish instead of the brightly polished steel of the original design A lanyard metal loop is found on one end. Very nice quality. The blade is of could be placed on the blade or on the crossguard. The handle handle consists of a series of leather rings pressed together. that came witht he knife. This is a WWII US Marine Corps Bolo knife. Leather scabbard. top. is made of leather. Used by the US Marine Corps in WWII. The handle is made of wood. After extensive trials under field conditions, the KA-BAR fighting knife was found to be the most popular among troops because it was adequate for most tasks demanded by a combat Marine. good knife. These provided a striking surface that could cause significant damage to an As issued during WWII. This is another example of a theater made knife. Long design (approximately 22"). a complete list. With a leather handle designed in a The blade is of single edge. The Marine Corps made several changes to the original design, these included the introduction of a small fuller to make a slightly longer but lighter blade for combat, a pinned pommel and a stacked leather handle for better grip. front of the scabbard. Two rivets hold them in place. produced a series of fighting knives bearing the same nomenclature. While it could be employed for the uses of a regular knife, its primary goal was for hand-to-hand combat. aluminum. The base has the markings "RH30 5 3/4". A typical KA-BAR knife has a 7 in. The scabbard is made of fibergalss and painted green. The scabbard is made of green fiberglass. series of decorations. A special breed of knives saw extensive development during WWII. The crossguards are very small. rights reserved. Single sided crossguard. Single piece aluminum construction. Who led the last bayonet charge of World War 1? This is a WWII theater made knife. the A standard German army helmet could bring $500 to $1,000. pommel is made of metal and has the shape of a beak. the pommel and crossguard are of metal construction. Complete with the heavy duty leather scabbard, which is also stamped with the USMC letters. Ships from and sold by Psalms 24. the knife. The blade is of stiletto style. OSS, SAS, etc. The handle is made of compressed leather discs. The blade is of single edge construction. The blade is of single edge construction. dated 1917. This is a US M-3 fighting knife. This is an M-4 fighting knife / bayonet. The handle is made of leather discs that are They would have been made of wood. The handle is composed of a series of multi-colored rings. His unit was one of the first to land in Okinawa. scabbard. World War II saw the dawn of several different forms of military technology including rifles, bombs, tanks, planes, and eventually nuclear arms. The scabbard is of brown leather construction. better fit the fingers of the user. leather construction with a series of rivets and stiching enforcing the sides. No matter how advanced the technology, a good knife always has a place in battle. You are bidding on a World War II Knife. It has a series of rust spots. WWII German War Merit Cross collection . Free delivery and returns on eBay Plus items for Plus members. One of the most recognizable gravity knives is the World War II-era Flieger-Kappmesser (literally: "flyers-cutting knife"), which utilizes a four-inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF), gravity-propelled locking blade. was stamped in the front is visible. It is priomarily for this group that the Navy created fighting knives. In Vietnam the army issue knife was the M7 bayonet still in service with some countries today. After extensive trials under field conditions, the KA-BAR fighting knife was found to be the most popular among troops because it was adequate for most tasks demanded by a combat soldier. Manufactured by the LF&C company. Build Your Collection of Original World War II U.S. The blade The colors alternate from clear In very good condition. of the rifle to pass through. This is an RH 134 knife. Employed by USMC personnel during WWII. The handle is in great condition. The blade is single leather. Double edge blade. need fighting knives. Of wooden handle construction. The knife was issued to Army personnel. The crossguards are small. This is a knife manufactured by the Western company. This The name of the manufacturer World War II took place between 1939 and 1945 and saw the world’s political geography change permanently. It was also used as a diving knife in World War II though the model in use at the time disintegrated rapidly in saltwater. You are bidding on a World War II Knife. It is the type RH 36. In 1942, soon after the United States' entry into World War II, American troops found that trench knives such as the Did somebody make a World War 1 or World War 2 brass knuckle trench knife with a detachable brass knuckles? Because of the demand for brass for artillery shells and ammunition, few World War II military knives feature the material for guards. THE KA-BAR POMMEL RH 51: simulated stag handle construction. It is of silver color. The blade is Circular format with a pronounced indentation. that are harder to heal. In the early days the knives were primarily produced for hunters. back. Single piece construction. My grandfather was a Marine in Okinawa japan. were only suited to trench warfare and not to WWII combat. Some of the handle My grandfather was a Marine in Okinawa japan. The handle is different. towards the tip. The scabbard is of leahter construction and has a belt loop opening. is made of leather discs. This is a WWI US Model 1917 trench knife. opponent in battle. Manufactured by the Cattaraugus company. The following is a list of some of the factories that produced the Ka-Bar knife. protrudes out. The blade is of single edge. The knife was provided With a brown leather scabbard. This is a US Army bayonet for the M-14 rifle. This is a US made Camillus fighting knife. Multiple ridges are cut in place to provide This is a theater made USMC knuckle buster fighting knife. The blade can use a professional sharpening and also buff out the surface schmootz. Ending Nov 30 at 5:56AM PST 1d 7h. marked with "Remington, Dupont, RH 04" at the base. This is an RH 28 knife. the base is marked on both sides. of single edge construction and is adorned with a hunting scene. Complete with the fiberglass scabbard. The handle has a checkered pattern. Here are some examples of the top of the pommel: The top of the pommel shows how the entre knife is held together. to retain the knife in place. More than likely built during WWII in one of the theaters of operation. The RH series developed civilian as well as military knives. military knife. RH 35: war had the carnation ground off and are not worth as much. Issued during WWII. This is an unmarked M3 knife. This knife had to be small due to space restrictions in the The blade is single edge with a serrated back. This is a Fairbairn Sykes British knife. The name "KA-BAR" came to be after the company received a poorly written English letter in which the author wrote how the company's knife saved his life after he was attacked by a bear and his gun failed to kill it. The handle is composed 0 bids. As issued to commando forces during WWII. Manufactured by the LF & C The top model is perhaps post-World War II because it features a brass guard. The inexpensive knife was easy to manufacture, and therefore easy to replace. The blade is of single edge As issued during WWII. The grips are missing. I do not know to much about the history of this knife. interesting construction. This is perhaps one of the most recognizable trench knives of WWI. These German daggers are called and famous in various names, such as Third Reich daggers and World War II daggers. As issued during the Vietnam war. teath design to cause damage when a strike is delivered. The story goes that his father made it using the equipment from the machine shop of the ship The profile of this knife is pictured on the crests of the Canadian Special Operation Forces Command, Canadian Forces's Joint Task Force 2 and the one of the United States Army Special Forces. in overall good codition. A German dress uniform typically is worth $500 to $2,000… a combat uniform, $1,000 to $2,000. The side is marked with Single piece construction. The handle is made of bone-like material with three small silver rivets holding it in place. The crossguard is safety switch and release button. The scabbard is made of The scabbard is made of brown A blood groove is present. This is a US navy Mark 2 knife. This section of the website covers knives for combat $14.90 shipping. As used during WWII. Look for an ( engraved carnation - flower ) on the blade. and has a loop which secures a wire hook in place. The crossguard is very small. World War 11 Theater Knife BOWIE Style. The scabbard is made of leather. construction of the blade. As issued during the 1990's and 2000's. A downward strap with a bronze button secures the knife into place. This is an RH 4 knife. A separation is found between each disc. Metal pommel in a sleek shape. Another Western World War II fixed blade was the 46-8, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8-inch blade. In 1952 the company renamed itself KA-BAR Cutlery Inc. With it are copies of the letters my sister's mother-in-law received, telling her that her husband had been wounded in action on Iwo Jima (dated 9 April 1945), a second letter telling her that he had recovered from the head wound (dated 28 May 1945), and a letter from the regimental (27th Marines) chaplain (dated 15 July 1945). The blade, guard, and pommel were all finished in a non-reflective matte phosphate finish instead of the brightly polished steel of the original design. The scabbard is made of brown leather and has a The scabbard is made of It is also marked imperial and has a Single edge blade The military forces from all nations are always concerned about training their forces the necessary skills to Single edge blade with markings Manufactured in New York. During This one is not an exception as no markings are found anywhere. This is a 1980 US Air Force Pilot survival knife. a round metal cap. The scabbard is made of leather. Satisfaction guaranteed. Millions of Ka-Bar fighting knives were made during World War II by several knife companies. Military Knives: A Reference Book - From the Pages of Knife World Magazine by Frank Trzaska (2001-05… by Frank Trzaska Paperback $26.72 Only 2 left in stock - order soon. The knife measures around 11 inches in length. The pommel is made of aluminum. This is how the knife was attached to the to its top. The crossguard was a simple metal oval. The photo is courtesy of DL. Uniforms. The idea behind the knife was to provide the paratrooper a way out in the event that he had an injured or trapped arm and his parachute was hung on a tree. An SS officer’s knife may be worth between $2,000 and $15,000. Heavy white cotton stiching and multiple rivets are employed to secure the sides of the scabbard. hammer things down. date of manufacture. High tech construction. All that was legible was "k a bar"—presumably fragments of the phrase "kill a bear"—and the company adopted that as their trademark. A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. The Tidioute Cutlery Company was the first company to manufacture KA-BARs. titled RH, which means Remington Hunting. In very good condition. The crossguard extends to one side only. Additional knives were also developed a US paratrooper switchblade. very little wear. The manufaturer's marking The scabbard on this exaple is made of fiberglass. World War II saw the dawn of several different forms of military technology including rifles, bombs, tanks, planes, and eventually nuclear arms. The scabbrd is made of leather. This was a private purchase. The handguard is composed of a series of souble Colonel Robert T. Frederick. This is another example of a WWII letter opener that was built using the same style as the fighting knives. This is US WWII era fighting knife. A canvis tab is attached This is an example of a theater made fighting knife. An interesting aspect about this knife is that it has a wooden The crossguard has one component that is straight while the other goes for multiple purposes. Special forces are versatile and agile military assets capable of providing discreet reconnaissance, surveillance and capacity building to other states' security forces. After 24 hours soaking in wd40 I have found the makers mark. the Complete with the scabbard. The back of the scabbard is stamped with the unit number. Used with the M-1 carbine rifle. The grips are made of plastic. survive in the wild by themselves. The pommel is made of bakelite. In very good codition. The handle is made of leather as it is the sheath. remained very popular within civilian markets, such as with hunters, fishermen, hikers, and outdoorsmen. Manufactured by the Bren-Dan The characteristics of the pommel are important to note by knife collectors because they can provide clues of the age of An angled belt slit is also provided. The This is a US Army M-3 fighting knife. More than likely this knife was made by a Sailor who had acces to the machine shop in the ship. in very good condition. This edge weapon was issued as part of a survival Few soldiers carried handguns. The handle is made of leather with channels carved at even intervals. During the war armies introduced concepts like fire and maneuver, tactics that are used to this day. As issued for the M-1 rifle during WWII. This is US WWII knife manufactured by the Queen company. The handle is made of leather. They are suited to operating against informally structured, irregular and asymmetric forces and capable of operating independently, or in direct support of either conventional military forces or other government departmental requirements. Complete with a brown leather scabbard which has a snap in the upper section which ensures the knife is The riffles that were confiscated after the.