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**RARE ORIGINAL BATTLE DAMAGE REPAIRED**LARGE**Victorian Era North West Frontier Afghan/ Pashtun Tribe Sword Size Khyber Knife With Foliate Panel Brass Inlaid Decoration. Sn 21979:4 - 21979:4
The Pashtun tribes living around the Khyber Pass traditionally use this type of Khyber knife. The Khyber Pass is the most important mountain pass in the Hindu Kush. Because it has played a strategic role in military and trade for over 2,000 years, the Khyber knife is found throughout Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India. The knives come in a range of different sizes, blade lengths of over 20" are not unusual. This is an excellent original example made in the Victorian Era (see page 354 of A Glossary Of The Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour by Stone where similar Khyber knives to ours are illustrated). It has a heavy 18 ½” single edged T section blade (24 ¼” overall). The 2” wide blade narrows to a pin sharp point. The 'T' section blade spine is 8mm broad. The blade has light staining consistent with age but no rust and has blued and brass inlaid foliate decoration on both sides of the blade and spine near to the hilt. The blade is sharp. Interestingly the blade has a period repair to the spine of the blade whereby 2 lozenge shaped steel plates have been riveted to the blade, securing a small cut to the top of the spine most likely battle damage caused by an opponent’s blade strike. The repair is secure and we have not encountered one of these repairs before on a tribal weapon. It has a brass hilt with polished bone scales secured by pins. The scales have age related surface wear and one scale has a small secure chip to one of the top edges. The grip frame has naïve tribal punch dot decoration. The pommel is fitted with a flat steel lug for cord. As is common the knife is without scabbard. The price for this substantial piece with ornate decoration from the British North West Frontier campaign era includes UK delivery. Sn 21979:4 (storeroom shelves behind bayonet boxes)
£295.00

**QUALITY**19th Century Spanish Toledo Steel Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Sharp Scimitar Form Blade Marked ‘Toledo’, Hand Decorated Polished Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:3 - 21966:3
The Spanish swordsmiths of Toledo garnered fame worldwide because they used a special technique for tempering the steel blades, and it was said that the waters of the Tagus River had special properties that facilitated the perfect tempering of the steel of Toledo. 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 quality made example has the form and characteristics of those made in the 19th Century. The razor sharp, Spanish Toledo steel blade in scimitar form is 5 ¼” in length, 1” broad at its widest and the spine is 2mm thick. The blade has light staining consistent with age and one side is signed ‘Toledo’ within oval. The knife measures 11 ½” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn & brass section scales. The upper horn bolsters have been polished to resemble Tortoise shell & the lower horn bolsters has foliate hand applied decoration. The horn bolsters are secured by dome head brass pins. One of the horn sections have an inlaid white metal shield device. The bolsters are brass. The spine of the blade is holed for lanyard ring and has a later lanyard ring fitted. The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:3 (drawers office)
£295.00

**QUALITY**19th Century Spanish Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Polished Hand Decorated Horn & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21966:2 - 21966:2
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 quality made example has the form and characteristics of those made in the 19th Century. The elegant razor sharp, steel blade in scimitar form is 5 ¾” in length, 1 ¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick. The blade has staining consistent with age. The knife measures 12 ¾” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn & brass section scales. The horn scales are hand decorated with foliate designs and are secured by dome head brass pins. The bolsters are brass. The price for this attractive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21966:2 (drawers office)
£345.00

WW2 Burma Campaign Chindit Special Forces, Fighting / Combat Knife & Scabbard To N.Osborne. Sn 21890 - 21890
The Chindits – officially in 1943 designated the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and in 1944, the 3rd Indian Infantry Division was a British "Special Force" that served in Burma and India in 1943 and 1944 during the Burma Campaign in WW2. This is an original combat knife in the form carried by Chindit troops. These fighting knives were manufactured in India during WW2 and come in a number of variations. An example with the same scabbard as ours is illustrated on page 206 plate 496 of Flook’s book British & Commonwealth Military Knives. As is common with these knives there are no manufacturer or date marks on our example. The undamaged wood slab grips are secured to the Tang by 3 steel pins. The grips have just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It has a 7” long drop point blade. The blade is sharp with just a few small nibbles to the cutting edge and staining consistent with age and service use. It measures 11 ½” overall length. The hilt has an oval brass finger guard. The ricasso of the blade is punch dot stamped with initials ‘N.O.’ on both sides. The correct original scabbard is in excellent condition, made of leather, stitched along the edges and has a single belt loop to the rear of the scabbard. The scabbard has a leather retaining strap with press stud fastener. The rear of the leather has period hand scratched name ‘N. Osborne’ which matches the initials on the knife blade most likely the name of the Chindit who carried this knife. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21890 (in FS box) **NB This item was found together with stock number Sn 21889 WW2 Chindit Machete Fighting Knife which is available separately on this website**
£595.00

WW1 Era French Navy Garreau Astele ‘Scissors’ Trademark’ Sailor’s Utility Folding Clasp Deck Knife With Square Tip Blade & Sail Stitching Needle / Spike. Sn 21598 - 21598
This WW1 Era French Navy Sailor’s Utility Folding Clasp Deck Knife is in very good condition for its age. The knife has a folding single edged 3 ½” blade with square cut tip for use as a screw driver or lever and also for safety on board ship. The blade is marked on one side by the maker or retailer ‘Garreau’ & what looks like ‘Astele’ (most likely a French surname and Region, town, or village) together with Scissors Trademark. It also has a folding heavy duty 2 ¾” long sail stitching needle / spike holed for thread. The knife has undamaged polished horn scales secured by steel pins. The price for this French deck knife worthy of further research regarding the maker or retailer includes UK delivery. Sn 21598 (folding knives draw office)
£325.00

Dutch W.Vervloet S.Gravenhage Model 1880 Naval Officer’s Dirk / Marine Ponjaard With Antique Marine Ivory Hilt, Etched Blade & Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard. Sn 21524 - 21524
This is an excellent original Model 1880 Naval Officer’s Dirk / Marine Ponjaard & Scabbard. It has a 9 ½” dagger blade with medial ridge and measures 13 ¾” overall. The blade is undamaged and has just light staining to be expected with age. Both sides of the blade have lightly etched decoration with marine fouled anchor device & the makers names ‘W. Vervloet S.Gravenhage’ within a foliate panel. It has a brass cross guard with finials and cast anchor decoration on one side. The cross guard is numbered ‘200’. It has a brass pommel cap, Marine Ivory hilt with grooved decoration. The dirk is complete with leather bound wood scabbard with brass mounts & 2 brass hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21524 (Antique Ivory Content Comprises Less Than 10% Volume & Weight). Dirk is small fixed blades box storeroom
£395.00

Dutch Mansvelt Gravenhage Model 1880 Naval Officer’s Dirk / Marine Ponjaard With Antique Marine Ivory Hilt, Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 21523 - 21523
This is an excellent original Model 1880 Naval Officer’s Dirk / Marine Ponjaard & Scabbard. It has a 9 ½” dagger blade with medial ridge and measures 13 ¾” overall. The blade is undamaged and has just light staining to be expected with age. Both sides of the blade have lightly etched decoration including the makers name which appears to read ‘Mansvelt Gravenhage’ within banners in a foliate panel and entwined fish device. It has a brass cross guard with finials and cast anchor decoration on one side. The reverse is numbered ‘645’. It has a brass pommel cap undamaged Marine Ivory hilt with grooved decoration. The dirk is complete with its original brass scabbard with 2 brass hanging rings. The front of the scabbard has hand tooled foliate and anchor decoration. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21523 (Antique Ivory Content Comprises Less Than 10% Volume & Weight) dirk is small fixed blades box storeroom
£395.00

WW2 Italian 2nd Pattern Italian fascist, MVSN (Milizia Voluntaria Sicurezza Nationale) Fighting Knife & Steel Scabbard. ED 2588 - ED 2588
This is an excellent original WW2 Italian 2nd Pattern Italian fascist, MVSN (Milizia Voluntaria Sicurezza Nationale) Fighting Knife (see page 76 plate 379 of Stephen’s book ‘Fighting Knives’). The knife has an 8 ¼” single edged blade which has no damage and just light staining consistent with age. It measures 12 ¾” overall. The blade has its original hilt washer. It has the correct contoured wood handle secured by rivets and blackened steel cross guard. The knife is complete with its original steel scabbard with fixed pressed steel belt loop. The scabbard retains its original black paint & has no dents. There are no visible manufacturer or date marks on either the knife or the scabbard. The price includes UK delivery ED 2588 (Fighting Knives)
£475.00

French Model 1833 Naval Boarding Dirk / Fighting Knife With Naval Anchor & Other Inspection Marks, Triangular Section Blade & Scabbard. Sn 21464 - 21464
These dirks were carried by French Navy boarding parties when attacking enemy ships. They were normally carried as a back up to a cutlass, axe or pike. Many of these weapons found their way into the Union and Confederate Navies before the outbreak of the American Civil War. Our example of the M 1833 dirk is in excellent condition. It has the correct, clean, 6 ¾” triangular section blade. The blade has a small inspection mark (illustrated). Its wood handle has no damage and correct pommel nut with fixed lanyard ring. The brass finger guard has crisp Naval ‘anchor’ and other inspection marks (all illustrated). The dirk is contained in its triangular form steel scabbard with brass chape The throat of the scabbard has a leather tab with eyelet for belt or uniform attachment. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21464 (fighting knives box)
£475.00

Norwegian Helle Fabrikker Hunting / Fishing Knife and Open Top Ornate Metal Scabbard. 15908:3. - 15908:3
Helle Fabrikker is situated in Holmedal, a small village by a Norwegian fjord. Here Nature, and a love of the outdoors, is a part of everyday life. This has been the home of Helle Knives since the brothers Sigmund and Steinar Helle started their business in 1932. These knives are not to be confused with "factory-made" knives that are usually produced in big volumes, on automated high-production machinery. At Helle, each knife is essentially hand crafted by experienced and dedicated cutlers. Each blade is individually ground by hand to achieve a shaving-sharp edge. Knife handles of carefully selected Arctic Curly Birch and "aged wood" are precisely shaped, and finished to a hand rubbed patina. The polished single edged blade is 11cm in length (21 ½ cm overall). It is laser etched; 18/8 High Carbon Edge – A/S – HELLE FABRIKKER – NORWAY. The solid hardwood grip is unmarked held with silver metal coloured pommel and base. The heavy silver metal coloured scabbard is ornately carved with a floral design. It is lined with thin leather inside and has a leather belt loop attached. The price for this bespoke piece from a well respected manufacturer includes UK delivery. 15908:3.
£245.00
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