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WW2 U.S.M.C. Case Cutlery Co V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. ED 2560 - ED 2560
An original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by Case Cutlery Co (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a huge knife measuring 14 ¾” in length and with a black synthetic slab sided handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with rounded ends. It has a 9 ½” long, broad steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade has a crisp 'Case xx' (Case Cutlery) stamp. It is accompanied by its brown leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for WW2 era Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. ED 2560 (In American Knives Box)
£675.00

**RARE MANUFACTURER**WW2 U.S.M.C. Kinfolks V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. ED 2544 - ED 2544
An original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by Kinfolks Incorporated, Williamsburg, VA part of the Case family business. Kinfolks is the 2nd rarest maker of these knives after Western (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a large knife measuring 14¼” in length and with a black synthetic handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with ball finials which is a unique shape compared to other manufacturers. It has a 9 ½” long, broad steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade has a crisp 'Kinfolks Inc.' marking. It is accompanied by its brown leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for this rare Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. ED 2544 (In American Knives Box Storeroom)
£695.00

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

*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

SOLD SOLD (12/04) *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.
£0.00

**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

**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

WW1 1917 U.S. Army L.F. & C (Landers Frary & Clark), Henry Diston & Sons Design, Trench / Fighting Knife & Scabbard. ED 2396 - ED 2396
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 the correct 'Jewel 1918' stamping in the leather. all in great condition. The throat mount is stamped ‘M.S’. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2396 (American Knives Box)
£1,275.00

WW2 U.S. Marine Corps Case Cutlery (New York) V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. Sn 21631 - 21631
An excellent original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by the New York Company Case Cutlery (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a huge knife measuring 14 ¾” in length and with a black synthetic slab sided handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with ball ends. It has a 9 ½” long, clean broad steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade has a crisp 'Casexx' signature. It is accompanied by its leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for this WW2 era Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21631 (American Knives Box)
£575.00
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