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**RARE**Cold War / Soviet Afghan War Era Russian Paratrooper’s & Pilot’s 2nd Model Jump Escape Knife & Scabbard. Sn 22067 - 22067
This is an original 2nd model Soviet military issue Paratrooper’s Drop Knife as issued to parachutists and pilots during the Cold War and during the Soviet Afghan War era. These knives were used by paratroopers who were hung up or tangled in their parachutes' shroud lines. The knives were normally carried in a pouch on top of the paratrooper’s reserve parachute which is worn on the stomach (see page 234 of ‘The Military Knife & Bayonet’ by Brett where one of these knives are illustrated. Our example is in excellent condition. Its bakelite or compressed wood scales are undamaged and secured by alloy rivets (1st model examples has single one piece grips). Both grips have embossed stylised ‘bird’ or ‘dragon’ devices. The hilt is holed for wrist strap. Its uniquely shaped 5 ¼” blade has a correct rounded blunt tip and sharp serrated edges on both sides of the mid section. The blade is clean with just some light surface rubbing. The blade shank is numbered ’01 (or 7)60B’. The knife has its original correct ribbed open top plastic scabbard which has small wings at the throat, holed, most likely for stitching to kit or uniform. The price for this rare parachutist’s escape knife & scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 22067 (small fixed blades knives box storeroom)
£475.00

**SLEEPER**AS FOUND**ORIGINAL**WW2 Era 1935 Pattern Alcoso (Alex Coppel Solingen) German Army Officer's Dagger, Crossguard With Monogram ‘RH’, Scabbard With Bullion Cord, Portepee & DRGM Marked Hangers. Sn 22058 - 22058
An excellent, as found, original, 1935 pattern German Army Officer's Dagger and Scabbard with original accessories set. The dagger’s blade has the Alcoso Solingen name & trademark (unlike other manufacturers Alcoso Daggers were made with parts that were not interchangeable with other Daggers of the same pattern). It has a distinctive 'Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and correct ivory hue 'phenol resin' grip with ornate oak leaf decorated pommel. The cross guard and one side of its clean, undamaged blade has period hand etched monogram initials ‘RH’ most likely the initials of the Nazi officer who was originally issued with this dagger (the white lines seen on the blade in image 3 are merely reflection of light during photography not scratches, damage or stains). The ribbed handle has no damage. It is complete with original scabbard which is decorated with a 'hammered' design and 2 hanging ring mounts with matching oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The scabbard has no damage or dents. The hilt is fitted with its original bullion cord & Portepee which are clean & complete . It’s original hangers have bullion stitching & green velvet backing. The hangers have buckles, sprung clips and bar. The buckle rings have oak leaf decoration. The bar is marked DRGM (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster licensed for production in Germany / quality assurance mark). The price for this nice complete Nazi set includes UK delivery. Sn 22058
£695.00

**RAREST MAKER OF 1933 PATTERN DAGGERS**ORIGINAL**EARLY PRODUCTION**WW2 Era Nazi German Robert Klaas Solingen 1933 Pattern SS Man’s Dagger With SS Runes, Motto Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 22065 - 22065
This is a rare original 1933 pattern SS Man’s Dagger and scabbard. All ranks of the SS were authorised to wear these daggers (see pages 48 & 49 of Johnson’s book Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich Vol 1). The blade of this example is crisply marked with the Nazi manufacturer’s trademark of Robert Klaas Solingen and is without RZM marks indicating early production (Rich Abr Herder made only circa 1,000 1933 pattern daggers and are rated rarity 10 (10 being the rarest) in ‘The service daggers of the SA & The NSKK’ by Siegert). The blade has the correct "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (my honour is loyalty) etched Blade. The blade is clean with no damage. The black wooden grip is original and undamaged apart from a small fine stable surface crack on one side near to the pommel cap which can be seen in image 2 . The Nazi German National Emblem and 'SS' runes roundel are original and secure. It has a Nickel plated cross guard & pommel. The dagger is complete with its original anodised black metal scabbard which has just one small light pin point dent on one side. The scabbard has a single hanging ring and nickel plated chape and throat mount. The price for this rare Nazi SS piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22065
£2,850.00

**LARGE**1904-1930 French Made Beauvoir Spanish Import Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Trade Marked Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:8 - 21966:8
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. At the end of the 19th century, French cutlers started mass-producing millions of navajas, and eventually drove the Spanish artisanal production out of business. This quality made example is one of the French export Navajas made by the French Cutlers Beauvoir who made these knives between 1904 & 1930 for the Spanish market. The razor sharp steel blade in scimitar form is 7 ½” in length, 1¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has dark age related staining consistent with age and one side has the company trademark of the French maker Beauvoir. The knife measures just under 16 ¾” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales set on a brass frame & secured by dome head brass pins. The polished horn sections have attractive typical naïve foliate hand applied decoration. On one side, one horn section has an inlaid white metal shield escutcheon. On the same side the edge of one piece of horn has a small chip to one edge and another has an old stable repair with one dome head brass pin being replaced by a steel pin to secure a small crack. All of the sections are totally secure. The bolsters are brass. The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:8 (in folding knives drawer office)
£395.00

**LARGE**1889 -1911 French Made Bechon-Gorce Spanish Import Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Lock Knife With Maker Marked Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:7 - 21966:7
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. At the end of the 19th century, French cutlers started mass-producing millions of navajas, and eventually drove the Spanish artisanal production out of business. This quality made example is one of the French export Navajas made by the French Cutlers Bechon Gorce who made these knives between 1889 & 1911 for the Spanish market. The steel blade in scimitar form is 6 ¼” in length, 1¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has dark age related staining consistent with age and one side is signed by the maker ‘Bechon-Gorce’ together with their company trademark. The knife measures 14 ¼” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn scales set on a brass frame & secured by dome head brass pins. The polished horn sections have attractive typical naïve foliate hand applied decoration. The horn sections have some typical fine cracks around some of the pins but are totally secure. The bolsters are brass. The upper bolsters are recessed to accommodate the locking catch with pull ring which operates as it should (when the ring is pulled the catch operates releasing the blade). The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:7 (folding knives drawer office)
£395.00

**QUALITY**Victorian Or Earlier ‘Main Gauche’ C1650 form Dueling Left Hand Parrying Dagger. Sn 22060:4 - 22060:4
The parrying dagger also known as ‘Main Guache’ (French-left hand) is a category of small handheld weapons from the European late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. These weapons were used as off-hand weapons in conjunction with a single-handed sword such as a rapier. As the name implies they were designed to parry, or defend, more effectively than a simple dagger form, typically incorporating a wider guard, and often some other defensive features to better protect the hand as well. They may also be used for attack if an opportunity arises, see page 431 of Stone’s book (an ancient Rapier which would pair nicely with this Main Gauche dagger is available separately on our website stock number Sn 22060:3). Our Main Gauche most likely made in the Victorian era or earlier in circa 1650 form has a 10 ¾” flat diamond section blade which is straight and undamaged with just light age related staining. It measures 15 ½” overall length. It has a wire bound hilt and typical large down swept cross guard incorporating a finger ring guard and urn shaped pommel. There are no maker or date marks on the dagger. As is usual with European blades of this age it is without its scabbard. The includes UK delivery. Sn 22060:4 (fixed blades box storeroom)
£895.00

**AS FOUND ULSTER SHED FIND**WW2 Era Nazi German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officer's Dagger By Robert Klaas Solingen & Scabbard. Sn 21978:7 - 21978:7
An original, 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger & Scabbard in un-touched condition found hanging on a nail in a Garden shed in Ulster Northern Ireland since the end of WW2. The dagger’s blade has just areas of light staining consistent with age. The blade is marked with the ‘Robt (Robert) Klaas Solingen name and trademark. It has the correct distinctive 'Luftwaffe Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and ivory colour 'phenol resin' grip aged on one side to orange hue (due to just one side being exposed to light while mounted on the shed wall for many years). It has ornate Oak leaf decorated, hilt mount and pommel. The Swastika pommel and Eagle cross guard have even aged patina and the wire binding on the grip is tight and intact. Its original scabbard is decorated with a 'hammered' design with Oak leaf panel at the lower section and has 2 hanging ring mounts with Oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21978:7
£475.00

German Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with attachments and Sheath by Manufacturer Weidmannsheil Wilh. Weltersbach Solingen Germany. ED 2397. - ED 2397
This is a fine German-made fixed blade knife which has a fold-out gutting blade, saw/screwdriver, button hook and a corkscrew. Weidmannsheil Wilh. Weltersbach Solingen Germany with the company motif is etched to the blade, which appears to have been resharpened. The knife has a fine undamaged Sambar stag handle which has a gold-coloured motif embedded within the handle. Each attached blade/tool is stamped. This knife measures 22cm overall, the blade itself measures 12cm. The leather sheath has a fold over securing tab *intact with minor split*. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2397. (Hunting/Survival Box)
£225.00

WW2 Era British Fairbairn Sykes FS Beaded & Ribbed (9 Rows Of Beads) Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 21844 - 21844
The Beaded & Ribbed variant of the Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting knife was available as a private purchase weapon but were also Military issue. Beaded & Ribbed versions have been found with 9,8,7 & 6 rows of beads (see page 127 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Ron Flook). This WW2 era Beaded and Ribbed Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife has a brass beaded and ribbed grip with 9 rows of beads. The knife has a blued oval steel finger guard. There are no WD marks on this knife. It has a clean 173mm long steel blade with medial ridge. It is complete with original scabbard with external brass chape. As is common, the scabbard’s 4 original sewn on leather tabs have been period cut back and its original elasticated retaining strap is present but has become detached on one side. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21844
£945.00

SOLD SOLD (12/09) **EXTREMELY RARE & ORIGINAL**2 DOUBLE FINGER STALL VARIANT** British Officer’s Private Purchase Robbin's Of Dudley Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife & Leather Scabbard To Lieutenant E.P.M Robinson. Sn 21963 - 21963
An extremely rare (This is far more rare than a 1st Pattern FS Dagger) 'two double finger stalls' variant of Robbin's of Dudley trench fighting knuckle knife and original leather scabbard. Robbin's was a company which specialised in various forms of metal work and operated in Dudley, Worcestershire from 1876 until about 1928. During WW1 Robbin's started manufacturing a variety of knives for private purchase (see page 26, plate 38 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives by Flook and page 29 of Flook’s ‘The History & Knives Of Robbins Dudley where an example the same as ours is illustrated). The knife has a cast alloy hilt with two finger stalls and is clearly stamped "Robbins Dudley" on one side of the grip. The sharpened double edged dagger blade is steel with medial ridge and measures 155mm length (260mm overall). The blade has just small areas of staining consistent with age. There are no nibbles to the cutting edges and it tapers to a pin sharp point. The knife is in excellent condition. The scabbard is brown leather and fits the knife perfectly. The leather is supple and clean. The knife is secured in the scabbard by a fold over leather retaining strap with eyelet which fastens to a brass stud on the scabbards body. The scabbard has reinforced stitched edges and has a belt loop. The front of the scabbard has period hand applied scratched lettering ‘Lt E.P.M Robinson’ no doubt the British Officer who privately purchased this knife for war service. The price for this rare WW1 trench warfare piece to a named Officer worthy of further research includes UK Delivery. Sn 21963 (FS box)
£0.00
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