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**VERY RARE**WW2 Vietnam Era U.S. Special Forces Western Cutlery USA ‘W 49 F’ Combat / Survival Bowie Knife With Correct Rose Wood Grips & Original Western Scabbard. Sn 22246 - 22246
In a letter from the Western Cutlery dated Sept 22 1978 the Company stated that they made these Bowie knives on special order for the U.S. Special forces in 1965 (see page 168 of US Military Knives Book III By Cole). These knives were a development of the WW2 V44 USMC combat knife. This is a very rare Vietnam era United States Special Forces Western Combat Survival Bowie. It is a huge knife measuring 14 ½” in length with correct American rose wood grips secured by 3 brass rivets, a heavy brass cross guard and a broad steel bowie blade (9 ½” length, 2” broad at its widest, spine 4mm thick). The blade has just light staining consistent with age and no damage to the cutting edge. The blade is stamped by the manufacturer ‘Western USA W 49 F’. It is in its original brown leather scabbard with belt loop which has a retaining strap & brass ‘Western’ embossed press stud fastener. The belt loop is fitted with hanger ring attached to an additional leather belt loop. All leather and stitching are intact with just light service wear. The front of the scabbard at the throat is faintly embossed ‘Western Cutlery’. The price for this very rare Vietnam war era piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22246 (fs box)
£795.00

SOLD SOLD (14/11) **LARGE**19th Century Spanish Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Lock Knife With Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Hand Decorated Brass Frame With ‘Jewel’ Inlays & Etched Panel Blade. Sn 22242 - 22242
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. This example has the form and characteristics of those made in the 19th Century. The elegant razor sharp, steel blade in scimitar form is 7 ½” in length, just over 1” broad at its widest and the spine is 1mm thick. The blade has staining consistent with age and one side has an etched panel with faint indistinct engraved wording most likely a motto or maker / retailer name. The knife measures 16 ¾” overall length when open. The knife has a brass frame with hand engraved line decoration and a series of inlaid ‘jewels’ on the left and right sides. The blade is released for closing by lifting a steel bar on the spine of the blade. The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 22242 (drawers office)
£0.00

Victorian Joseph Haywood & Company Glamorgan Works Sheffield Folding Bowie With brass Fittings & Open Top Scabbard. Sn 22244 - 22244
Sheffield born Joseph Haywood was first listed in a directory in 1845 as a merchant and steel, file, edge-tool, saw, and cutlery manufacturer in Victoria Street. The business moved to Livingstone Works, Holly Street, and then to Garden Street, from where a silver mark was registered in 1880. The workshops were soon moved to Glamorgan Works, Little Pond Street. Haywood traded as a ‘general merchant’ in cutlery, partly through a London office at No. 56 Holborn Viaduct. Pocket, sportsman’s, and budding knives were staple lines, though the firm also made By 1881, according to the Census, he employed 165 workers (101 men, 41 women, and 23 boys). In 1902, the firm’s marks, goodwill, and stock of electro-plate and premium sportsman’s knives were offered for sale (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 18, 19 March 1902). The goodwill and marks of the business at Glamorgan Works, Pond Street, were sold for £660. The purchasers were Needham, Veall & Tyzack and Thomas Turner & Co, who purchased them co-jointly. This is an excellent Victorian era Bowie made at Joseph Haywood & Company at their Glamorgan Works. The 8” long, steel blade with medial ridge and drop point has chequered Walnut scales secured by German Silver pins. It has brass bolsters at the cross guard, swivelling hinged 2 bar finger guard secured to the blade shank by a single pin allowing movement of the cross guard as normally found on folding Bowies and brass lined steel frame. The blade shank, on one side is crisply signed by the maker ‘Joseph Haywood & Company Glamorgan Works Sheffield’. The polished steel blade has just light age related staining. The blade is released for closing by depression of a German Silver button on one of the grip scales. Open the knife is 12 ½” overall length, closed 9 ½”. Its original bucket type brown leather scabbard has a German Silver Throat mount with German Silver hanging ring. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price for this excellent Victorian folding Bowie includes UK delivery. Sn 22244 (drawers office)
£575.00

SOLD SOLD (08/11) **RARE**WW2 British WD Commando/ SOE / Special Forces Smatchet & WW2 1944 WD ME Co (Mills Equipment Company) Webbing Covered Wood Scabbard. Sn 22249 - 22249
In many respects the WW2 British Special Forces Smatchet is one of the most mysterious British issue knives of the period. Its development appears to have been around the same time as the F-S Commando dagger i.e. 1940-41. The Smatchet is listed as equipment issued to Commandos for D-day and are attributed as being used by the Special Operation Executive (SOE). While some examples bear War Dept Broad arrows no examples have been found bearing manufacturer's names (see pages 234 to 237 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). Illustrated in image 1 is a copy of a period photograph of members of SOE Force 136 with Smatchets (see page 235 plate 14.14 of Flook’s book). This rare, original example of the Smatchet is clean and undamaged. It has the correct large leaf shaped blade 10 ¾” in length (16” overall) which is clean. The blade has original storage grease applied (the light anomalies in the blade images are just photography flash reflections). The wood scales secured by rivets are undamaged. It has a large oval steel cross guard and brass pommel holed for wrist cord. The pommel has a ‘Broad Arrow 13’ inspection mark. Its original open top scabbard is webbing over wood former. The scabbard has an integral webbing belt loop with retaining strap & press stud fastener. The rear of the scabbard is ink stamped by the maker ‘ME Co’ (Mills Equipment Company) and dated 1942 together with WD arrow inspection marks. The price for this rare piece of WW2 Special Forces Equipment includes UK delivery. Sn 22249 (FS box)
£0.00

**EXTREMELY RARE**Sterile WW2 U.S. Office Of Strategic Command (O.S.S. Special Forces) Smatchet By Case Cutlery USA & Original Leather Covered Wood Scabbard. Sn 22245 - 22245
During WW2 the American Company W.R.Case & Sons Cutlery co made smatchets for the American O.S.S. Special Forces who engaged in Espionage and Covert Operations behind enemy lines during the War. The U.S. Government requested that these knives were made without manufacturer or War Dept markings i.e sterile so that the origins of the weapon could not be determined if captured. These weapons are extremely rare. Examples of the O.S.S. Smatchet and scabbard are illustrated on page 156 of the book U.S. Military Knives III by Cole. Page 157 of the same book illustrates a letter from the president of Case Cutlery dated 1960 addressed to the author of the book confirming that Case Cutlery made sterile smatchets during WW2. This original example of the O.S.S Smatchet is in very good condition. It has the correct large, blackened, leaf shaped blade 10 ¾” in length (16 ¼” overall) which is screw bolted to its undamaged slab wood grips. It has a large oval steel cross guard and alloy pommel holed for wrist strap. Its scabbard is the correct wood covered leather with heavy duty stitching and rivets all present. It has a short retaining strap with press stud fastener and the rear has the correct diagonal riveted belt loop. The belt loop has become detached at one end and the retaining strap has lost its mid section at some point in its life. The original press stud fastener on the retaining strap is present and fastens as it should. Both the Smatchet and Scabbard are sterile having no manufacturer, Unit or WD marks as described in the previously mentioned letter from Case Cutlery. The price for this WW2 O.S.S. weapon and scabbard rarely seen on the collector's market includes UK delivery. Sn 22245 (FS box)
£1,295.00

**RARE**Rohm Name & Friendship Motto Erased**Early Nazi German 1933 Pattern SS Man’s Dagger Honour Motto Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 22239 - 22239
All ranks of the SS were authorised to wear SS Man’s daggers (see pages 48 & 49 of Johnson’s book Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich Vol 1). The name of the Nazi SA leader & friend of Hitler, Ernst Rohm together with 'Friendship' motto was inscribed on early SS daggers. In 1934, Rohm was accused of Treason against Hitler and he was executed. After Rohm's death Hitler ordered Rohm's name to be removed from all blades. This dagger was made with the Rohm name and inscription which has been contemporarily removed in compliance with Hitler’s order. During removal the maker’s name normally found near to the hilt was also removed. The other side of the blade has the correct "Meine Ehre Heisst Treue" (my honour is loyalty) etching. The black wooden grip is original with just some light knocks and bumps to be expected. The Nazi German National Emblem and 'SS' runes roundel are present. It has a Nickel plated cross guard & pommel. The dagger is complete with its original black anodised metal scabbard. The scabbard has a single hanging ring and nickel plated chape and throat mount. The price for this rare early production Rohm erased Nazi SS dagger with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 22239
£2,950.00

SOLD SOLD (11/11) **RARE**Early WW2 1939 Nazi German 1933 Pattern SS Man’s Dagger With RZM M7/80 & 1197/39 Marks (Both Gustav Spitzer Solingen), SS Runes, Motto Etched Blade & Scabbard With Correct DRGM Marked Hanger. Sn 22240 - 22240
This is a rare original 1933 pattern SS Man’s Dagger and scabbard in excellent condition. 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 clean with just light areas of scabbard carry rubbing & crisply stamped with the Nazi manufacturer’s RZM marks M7/80 & 1197/ 39 (1939 date), both marks were assigned to Gustav Spitzer Solingen alongside ‘SS’ runes. The blade has the correct "Meine Ehre Heisst Treue" (my honour is loyalty) etched Blade. The black wooden grip is original and undamaged. The Nazi German National Emblem ‘Eagle With Swastika’ and 'SS' runes roundel are perfectly fitted. It has a Nickel plated cross guard & pommel. The dagger is complete with its original black anodised metal scabbard which has no dents. The dagger fits the scabbard perfectly, correctly cushion sliding into the scabbard. The scabbard has a single hanging ring and nickel plated chape and throat mount. The scabbard is fitted with its original leather hanger with nickel plated buckle and sprung clip which is DRGM Nazi quality assurance marked. The clip is fitted with hanging ring. The price for this rare complete Nazi SS set includes UK delivery. Sn 22240
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (07/11) **VERY RARE**MINT**ISSUED BUT UN-USED**WW2 British 1st Pattern Wilkinson FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched Panels & 1st Pattern Scabbard With Correct Newey Stud Fastener. Sn 22247 - 22247
The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an increasingly rare to find, original, very near mint condition WW2 1st pattern, FS dagger with original 1st pattern scabbard. The hilt retains its original nickel finish and knurled grip. The ricasso is marked with correct blued etched panels, 'Wilkinson Sword London' together with crossed swords legend & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife'. Its double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 171mm in length (blade lengths of these FS knives vary as they were hand ground). The undamaged blade is clean. It is complete with original 1st Pattern leather scabbard with nickel plated brass chape & integral belt loop with retaining strap which has the correct ‘Newey’ press stud fastener. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs. All leather & stitching are intact. The price for this very rare 1st Pattern FS fighting knife & scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 22247
£0.00

WW1 Era Russian / Ottoman Kindjal Short Sword / Long Dagger With Ornate Brass Fittings, Marked ‘B.M. Clifton Damascus’ Possibly A British Or Australian Soldier’s Bring Back After The Capture Of Damascus 1918 & Ornate Scabbard. ED 2413 - ED 2413
The Russian Military Kindjal served the Russian & Ottoman armed forces well into the mid-20th century. It originated in the Georgian Republic of Russia, but was best known as a Cossack weapon. On September 30, 1918, a combined Arab and Australian force arrived in Damascus, Syria, to spearhead its liberation from the Turks during World War I, before British troops arrived the following morning to seal the deal. An instrumental commander in the Allied campaign was T.E. Lawrence, a legendary British soldier known as Lawrence of Arabia. This is an excellent original WW1 era Kindjal short sword / long dagger with scabbard. It has a clean, 12” single double edged, fullered blade and measures 16 ¾” overall. The blade has ‘star’ and line markings on both sides of the blade near to the hilt. The undamaged grips are polished horn. The hilt has ornately tooled mounts in typical kindjal form. The brass grip frame is hand etched on one side with the name ‘B.M. Clifton’ and the reverse ‘Damascus’ possibly indicating that this piece is a British or Australian soldier’s bring back after the capture of Damascus 1918. The kindjal has its original leather covered wood scabbard with steel ball end chape and throat mount with cord ring. The mounts have ornate silvered foliate and geometric line decoration. The price for this interesting piece worthy of further research includes UK delivery. ED 2413 (fighting / hunting knives box)
£575.00

WW2 British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.1 Mould Mark & Scabbard. Sn 22232 - 22232
This is an excellent original 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife (see The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This example has an undamaged blackened ribbed handle. It has a number 1 mould mark on the handle near to the pommel. It has an undamaged 174 mm blued double edged dagger blade with medial ridge. The dagger is complete with original leather scabbard with external blackened chape and belt loop. The scabbard has its elasticated retaining strap & as is common its 4 original sewn on leather tabs have been period cut back. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22232
£495.00
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