Daggers and Knives
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**QUALITY**Late 19th / Early 20th Century Austrian Carl Grasser Vienna Stag Hunting Dagger / Sidearm With Heavy Butcher Blade, Solid Stag Antler Hilt, Etched Blade Original Leather Scabbard With Integral Belt Loop & Knife & Fork Accessories. ED 3034 - ED 3034 Carl Grasser was a maker of fine edged weapons, including hunting knives and swords, in Vienna, Austria, particularly around the turn of the 20th century (late 19th / early 20th century). This is an excellent, original and complete Stag Hunting Dagger / Sidearm By Carl Grasser Vienna. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Stag for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey and to butcher carcasses in the field. This example has a heavy, curved, Stag Antler hilt with curved finger guard which has an acorn finial. It has a heavy butcher blade which is clean is clean & sharp with no damage to the cutting edge. The blade is 9 ¼” length, 2 ¼” wide at it broadest and the spine is 5mm thick at its widest. The spine has a blued and etched panel with the cutler’s name ‘Carl Grasser Vienna Austria’. The English spelling of Vienna indicates that this was a period export piece for the British market. The dagger is 15 ¼” overall length. One side of the blade has an etched panel scene depicting a Stag in the field. The weapon is complete with its original leather scabbard with integral frog, large belt loop, leather retaining strap with press stud fastener and open top pockets which holster their original steel knife and fork accessories, each with stag antler handles. The leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact with just light surface wear to be expected. The leather is stamped with name ‘E.A. Bennett’ most likely the English gentleman who originally purchased this dagger. The price for this quality hunting piece includes UK delivery. ED 3034 (in German daggers box) £1,200.00 |
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Nazi German National Forestry Service (Reichsforstamt) Marked Clamshell Boar & Stag Hunting Forester’s Dagger / Sidearm With Original Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard & Skinning Knife. Sn 23174:16 - 23174:16 In order to control and preserve the natural resources of the national forests, the National Forestry Service (Reichsforstamt) was established under the supervision of the Reich Minister and head of the Luftwaffe, Hermann Goering. The administration of all conservation measures pertaining to timber and wild life was the major task of this governmental branch. This included prescribing all of the game laws and hunting regulations. Control was sub delegated to regional or district forestry officials known as Forester, who were highly trained, full time, government representatives expert in all fields of hunting and conservation. They wore an official green uniform and can be compared to the federal and state game wardens found in the United States. In cases where estates and lands were owned and controlled privately, forestry officials were hired by the landowner rather than the national government. These private forestry officials also wore similar uniforms, but with different insignia, and were permitted to wear the same daggers authorized for the members of the National Forestry Service.There were several ranks within the Forestry Service, among which were: trainees, assistant foresters, senior foresters and forestry administrative officials. The lower officials and assistant foresters were authorized sidearms with staghorn grips only. The foresters and senior officials were permitted to purchase side arms with ivory or imitation ivory (white celluloid) grips. The choice of ivory as opposed to white celluloid was optional; however, the ivory grips cost an additional four Reich Marks ($1.60). The design of all these official forestry side arms were very similar. Variations in design were due to the different dagger manufacturers. This is an National Forestry Service (Reichsforstamt) Marked Clamshell Boar & Stag Hunting Forester’s Dagger / Sidearm. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Boar for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has a heavy Stag Antler hilt with heavy metal fittings including cross guard with Stag hoof finials, large clamshell, ferrule and grooved pommel cap with acorn finial. The ferrule has an engraved ‘Swastika on Oak Leaf’ badge of the Nazi Forestry Service, above monogram on the cross guard which may indicate that this dagger may have been made in the Imperial German era and then carried by a Nazi Forester. Its heavy 36mm broad blade is clean & sharp with no damage to the cutting edge. The blade is 302mm length and the spine is 6mm thick at its widest. The blade has no maker marks. The dagger is 450mm overall length. The weapon is complete with its original steel mounted leather scabbard with heavy metal fittings consisting of a large throat mount with frog bars which has an integral steel holster for its skinning knife. The skinner has a Stag antler scales, clean 120mm long steel blade (200mm overall length). The leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact with just light service wear. The dagger is fitted with period black leather frog with large belt loop. There are no visible maker or date marks on the frog. The price for this quality Nazi marked sidearm includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:16 £1,475.00 |
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**EARLY PRODUCTION**Nazi German Tiger Solingen Hitler Youth 'HJ' Dagger With "Blut Und Ehre!" Motto Etched Blade & Scabbard With Integral Frog, Leather Manufacturer Marked ‘LFS On Oak Leaf’ (Lederwerk Sedina Fritz Schade). Sn 23174:15 - 23174:15 An excellent original Hitler-Jugend (HJ) Hitler Youth dagger with nickel plated pommel and cross guard. It has undamaged black chequered grips, the front inset with the HJ red and white enamel HJ diamond with black swastika on a field of gold. It has a 5 ½” long, broad single edged blade. The blade is crisply marked on one side with the manufacturer's name 'Tiger Solingen' together with Tiger trademark & ‘Gesetzl Geschutzt’ (Registration / Quality assurance mark). The lack of RZM mark (Nazi manufacturer code) indicates that this is an early production dagger. The reverse has crisp "Blut und Ehre!"(Blood & Honour) HJ motto. It has its original leather hilt washer. The knife is complete with original black metal scabbard with leather integral belt loop & retention strap with press stud fastener. The rear of the belt loop is impressed with manufacturer mark ‘LFS On Oak Leaf’ which is Lederwerk Sedina (Fritz Schade). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:15 £875.00 |
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WW2 British Wood Hilt Variant Fairbairn Sykes, FS Far East Operations Commando & RAF Pilot’s Fighting Knife With Wood Hilt & Scabbard With Webbing Frog. Sn 23174:14 - 23174:14 This is an original WW2 era, FS Far East Operations dagger and scabbard (see pages 133 to 137 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Flook). In his book page 133 Flook references the use of wood handled FS daggers by WW2 Pilots. The excellent hilt is correctly made of wood with grooves to assist grip, rounded blackened steel pommel and blued oval steel cross guard. It has a 171 mm double edged, clean blackened dagger blade with medial ridge. The knife has its original period field adapted leather scabbard with brass chape and frog locket. The scabbard is fitted with a period slim webbing frog with belt loop and hilt retaining strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:14 £495.00 |
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WW2 British WD B2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 23174:13 - 23174:13 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original, WW2 2nd pattern, WD B2 marked , FS dagger and scabbard (see page 152 of the author’s book). The hilt is blackened brass with 2nd pattern knurled grip and blackened oval steel cross guard. The top of one side of the cross guard is stamped with War Dept arrow mark and B2 a known WW2 2nd pattern designation. It has a clean blued 177 mm long double edged blade with medial ridge. Its original leather scabbard has an external blackened brass chape. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & elasticated retaining strap, which, as is common is perished in the centre. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact with just light service wear. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:13 £745.00 |
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WW2 British Made WD 42 Marked 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife Supplied To U.S Special Forces & Scabbard. Sn 23174:12 - 23174:12 This is an original WW2 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife supplied to U.S. Army special forces such as USMC Raiders (see page 124 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). It has an undamaged ribbed and blackened alloy handle & 172 mm double edged clean steel dagger blade with medial ridge. Supplied with the correct FS blade, this blade has been period cut to stiletto form in the USA and the pommel modified. It has a blued steel oval cross guard stamped with WD arrow 42 designation (a known 3rd pattern FS mark, see page 152 of the author’s book). The guard is also stamped ‘England’ as per the British supplied FS knives supplied to USA referenced by the author. The dagger is complete with original leather scabbard with external blackened brass chape and belt loop. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & original elasticated retaining strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:12 £675.00 |
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**RARE VARIANT & NAMED**WW2 Era British Beaded & Ribbed (6 Rows Of Beads) Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With Rare U.S. Or Canadian Commando Private Purchase Etched Panel Blade ‘H. Comton’ Scabbard. Sn 23174:11 - 23174:11 The Beaded & Ribbed variant of the Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting knife was available as a private purchase weapon but were also Military issue. American & Canadian special forces soldiers & Officers bought FS fighting knives as private purchase weapons. Examples of named, etched blades are illustrated on pages 94 - 97 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Ron Flook. 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. The 6 rows of beads Variant is scarce. This WW2 era Beaded and Ribbed Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife has a brass beaded and ribbed grip (6 rows of beads). There are no WD or manufacturer marks on this piece. It has a 174mm clean blade with medial ridge. One side of the blade has an etched and blued banner panel with name ‘H. Comton’ no doubt the American or Canadian Officer or Soldier who commissioned this knife. It is complete with original scabbard with external brass chape and belt loop with elasticated retaining strap, which as is common present but perished in the centre. It retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs. The price for this rare FS knife includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:11 £1,295.00 |
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**RARE WD BROAD ARROW 38 MARKED**WW2 British 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 23174:10 - 23174:10 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original, WW2 2nd pattern, FS dagger and scabbard. The hilt is blackened brass with 2nd pattern knurled grip and blackened oval steel cross guard. The underside of one side of the cross guard is stamped with War Dept arrow 38 which is a known WW2 2nd pattern WD mark described as rare in the author’s book page 154 (the reference is illustrated in image 2). It has a clean blued 174 mm long double edged blade with medial ridge. Its original leather scabbard has an external blackened brass chape. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & elasticated retaining strap (most likely a period replacement). All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact with just light service wear. The price for this FS knife with rare WD mark & scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:10 £1,195.00 |
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**SCARCE**EXCELLENT ORIGINAL BLUED BLADE**WW2 Era British WD (Broad Arrow 9 Marked) Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife Beaded & Ribbed (9 Rows Of Beads) & Scabbard. Sn 23174:9 - 23174:9 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 blackened brass beaded and ribbed grip with 9 rows of beads. The hilt has no visible WD marks. It has an excellent, sharp, 171mm long original factory blued blade with medial ridge. It is complete with original scabbard with external blackened brass chape, 4 original sewn on leather tabs and belt loop with leather retaining strap & press stud fastener. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:9 £975.00 |
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SOLD SOLD (20/01) **RARE**WW2 British Wilkinson Sword London 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched & Blued Panels Blade & Scabbard. Sn 23174:8 - 23174:8 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. This is a rare to find, WW2 2nd pattern FS dagger with double etched & blued panels and scabbard. Examples of FS daggers with Wilkinson etched blades are illustrated in Chapter 7 of ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives’ by Flook. The dagger has the correct brass knurled handle & oval blued steel cross guard. The knife has a 168 mm long clean blade with medial ridge. The ricasso has etched and blued panels on both sides, one side 'Wilkinson Sword London with Crossed Swords Legend' & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife'. The blade is undamaged. Its original scabbard has a blackened brass chape and integral belt loop. As is common its original elasticated retaining strap is present but perished in the centre. It retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:8 £0.00 |
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