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WW1 1917 U.S. Army L.F. & C (Landers Frary & Clark), Henry Diston & Sons Design, Trench / Fighting Knuckle Knife & Jewell 1918 Scabbard. Sn 21964 - 21964
In 1917 several designs were submitted to the U.S. Ordnance Department for a new fighting knife. The design by Henry Diston & Sons, Philadelphia was chosen over others (see pages 22 – 23 of Cole’s book U.S. Military Knives).This is an excellent original example of the Diston design Model 1917 Trench / Fighting Knife. The blade is a simple but effective blackened 9” blackened triangular spike (14 ¼” overall) secured to a contoured walnut grip with finger grooves. The steel knuckle bow bears a row of pressed pyramid shaped steel knuckles. The guard of the bow is crisply stamped 'US (Army) L.F&C (Landers Frary & Clark) 1917". The original green leather scabbard has blackened fittings including an integral brass Wire belt hanger all in great condition. The throat mount is stamped with ‘M.S’, inspector’s mark. The leather of the scabbard is impressed by the maker ‘Jewell’ and dated ‘1918’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21964 (American Knives Box)
£1,295.00

**RARE**WW1 1918 U.S Army Expeditionary Forces LF&C (Landers Frary & Clark USA) Brass Hilt Knuckle Dagger / Fighting Knife With Correct Matching Manufacturer 1918 Scabbard. Sn 22529 - 22529
This form of WW1 knuckle knife was the design of Major James Eugene McNary of The U.S Army Ordnance Dept. They were manufactured in the USA by Landers Frary & Clark (LF&C) for American Expeditionary Force Soldiers. This is a rare, excellent, original, 1918 knuckle dagger by LF & C (see page 56 items 276 & 277 and page 68 item 334 in the book Fighting Knives by Stephens). The knife has a clean, blackened, leaf shaped, steel double edged blade with medial ridge which measures 6 ¾” length (11 ¾”overall). The blade is secured through the brass hilt by a pointed steel locking nut which would cause devastating injuries if used to strike an opponent during Trench combat. The hilt is solid brass and "U.S. 1918 LF&C 1918" is stamped on the grip. It has four finger stalls each with cast protrusions on the knuckle guard. The original scabbard is made of sheet steel and has belt loops cut into both sides. One side has the correct belt hooks. The scabbard is stamped with matching detail ‘LF&C’ & dated ‘1918’. The scabbard has even patina and no dents. The price for this rare WW1 fighting knife includes UK delivery. Sn 22529 (American Knives Box)
£1,495.00

*Un-Used* Black Bear Classic (San Mai) Fixed Blade with Sheath. 22498. - 22498
Cold Steel is a company dedicated to making the strongest, sharpest knives in the world. Over the last three decades, Cold Steel has been at the forefront of the many innovations that have helped to define the knife industry. Progressive accomplishment, including the introduction of the checked Kraton handles, and the tanto point blade styles have gone from curiously interesting features to industry-wide hallmarks of quality and sophistication. New ground was also broken with the introduction of unique new blade steels like San Mai III. This classic sub-hilt design was first developed by Bob Loveless, one of the founding members of the knifemaker’s guild. It’s perhaps the quintessential knife. Its 8” blade offers excellent reach. The sub hilt practically eliminates the possibility of the hand being dislodged or coming into contact with the blade. Plus, the sub hilt facilitates rapid and effortless withdrawal after insertion. The VG-10 San Mai III blade is perfectly heat treated and a double grind is expertly applied. Then the surface of the blade is polished to a beautiful satin finish and the edges are honed and buffed to hair shaving sharpness! The black G10 scales are fastened to the blade tang by 6 stainless pins and expertly hand shaped and contoured. In as new/un-used condition. The price includes UK delivery. 22498.
£275.00

*Handmade/Un-Used* U.S. Made Steve Voorhis Bowie Knife and Leather Sheath. 22493. - 22493
Steve Voorhis Handmade knives from his hometown of Inman, Kansas in the U.S.A. The early history of the Bowie knife is complicated by murky definitions, limited supporting documentation, and conflicting claims. The Bowie knife is not well defined. By the mid-20th century most included some combination of blade length and blade shape. In the mid-19th century, when the popularity of the knife was at its peak, the term was applied to a wide range of blades. Absent a consensus definition, it is impossible to clearly define the origin of the knife. To complicate matters, some American blades that meet the modern definition of the Bowie knife may pre-date Bowie. This beautiful example is 37cm in length with a 24 cm polished blade. The brass-coloured pommel and finger guard envelope the light wooden one-piece grip. A very thick, soft brown leather sheath with integrated belt loop accompanies the knife. Both the knife and sheath are in as new un-used condition and are real quality items. The price includes UK delivery. 22493.
£225.00

*Handmade* Glenn Avaritt Custom Made Bowie with Carved Stag Antler Indian Chief/Eagle/Bear Handle. 22496. - 22496
Glenn Avaritt is a renowned custom knife maker from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Established custom Knife maker with customers all over the world, Avaritt has been making knives ‘by hand’ for over 34 years (now retired). Avaritt learnt his trade from his late father-in-law ‘Aaron Van Esler’. This fine piece measures: 39 cm (blade length: 25 cm) The blade has a brushed finish and is un-used. The hand carved stag antler shows an Indian Chief in headdress to both sides and a Golden Eagle to one side and a Bear to the other. The U.S. Customs declaration with Avaritts signature and description for authenticity accompanies the knife. The price for this impressive piece from a renowned U.S. maker includes UK delivery. 22496.
£475.00

*Un-Used/Boxed* c1973 Buck Model 124 Frontiersman Bowie Knife with Leather Sheath. 22495. - 22495
A young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. His unique approach produced the first Buck Knife in 1902. Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades as raw material. His handiwork was greatly appreciated during World War II. Hoyt's eldest son Al had relocated from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego California after finishing a stint in the navy a decade earlier. Hoyt and his wife Daisy moved in with Al and his young family in 1945 and set up shop as H.H. Buck and Son. Following the death of his father, Al kept the fledgling custom knife business going until incorporating Buck Knives, Inc. in 1961. Al introduced his son, Chuck, to the knife business at an early age and Chuck and his wife, Lori, were both involved when the company was incorporated. In 1964, the knife industry was revolutionized with the introduction of the Model 110 Folding Hunter, making Buck Knives a leader in the field. A position we hold proudly today. The Frontiersman from Buck were produced between 1973 & 1985. This example has been kept in its original box from new. It has a beautiful Black Micarta handle and comes with its original thick black leather sheath with Buck decal stud, care card and ‘word from the chairman’. The knifes overall Length is: 11 ¾ “(30.0 cm). The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. 22495.
£225.00

*Limited Edition* 1988 Buck Model 903 Bowie ‘H.H. Buck Blacksmith Bowie Knife with 24kt. Gold Etch in Presentation Box. 22494. - 22494
A young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. His unique approach produced the first Buck Knife in 1902. Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades as raw material. His handiwork was greatly appreciated during World War II. Hoyt's eldest son Al had relocated from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego California after finishing a stint in the navy a decade earlier. Hoyt and his wife Daisy moved in with Al and his young family in 1945 and set up shop as H.H. Buck and Son. This is a mint boxed Limited edition Model 903 full tang Bowie Knife. It features a 10” mirror polished stainless steel clip point blade. The blade has a very nice gold etch that depicts the old west ‘H.H. Buch Blacksmith shop and general store. The knife is 14 ¼ “in length, 2 inches wide and is displayed in a beautiful felt lined presentation box. The handles are Rosewood and held with 5 pins. This example is number 685 of 1500 made, this is on the accompanying certificate and on the blade. The knife was made by Buck Custom. U.S.A. It has a large brass finger guard making the knife very impressive. The price for this limited-edition price includes UK delivery. 22494.
£675.00

**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 (05/03) **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)
£0.00

**RARE**WW2 C1941 Pacific Theatre U.S. Marines & Signal Corps ‘Woodman’s Pal’ ( Aka LC-14-B) Fighting Machete With Scabbard. Sn 22164 - 22164
The Woodman's Pal was developed by Frederick Ehrsam in 1941, and quickly established itself commercially as a superior tool for the forest or jungle. During World War II the tool was issued to the U.S.M.C, Signal Corps and other soldiers under the nomenclature "Knife LC-14-B" for brush clearing or as a survival tool / fighting weapon (see page 132, item 145 of ‘United States Military Knives Collector’s Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd for a Woodmans Pal scabbard the same as ours). The LC-14-B was manufactured for the Army by Victor Tool Co. of Reading, PA. Our example is in good condition for its age. The blade is 12” long and 16 ¼” overall length. The blade has the correct agricultural form crow’s beak / scythe head which is 5 ¼” wide. The blackened blade is sharp with no damage. The blade is stamped ‘Woodman’s Pal 284 Trademark’. There are no visible Victor Tool Co markings. The undamaged handle is made of stacked compressed leather washers with a steel hand guard. There is no visible "LC-14-B." designation sometimes found on the guard. The pressed sheet steel, open sided scabbard has a steel belt bar and leather retaining strap with press stud. The Machete & Scabbard have even aged patina. The includes UK delivery. Sn 22164 (survival box)
£795.00
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