Knife List #434

Updated 04/21/24

New Items Added at the bottom of the list

Reduced prices are in RED

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4457.) Norwegian bayonet. Model 1894 bayonet with proper and matching steel scabbard. Both numbers match on this one with the last three also present on the rear of the scabbard. Well-marked piece with the integral blade also marked on both ricassos. ~~$250.00~~ $175.00

4545.) Argentine M1891 bayonet. Aluminum grip model with full length blade. Blade has a few inactive rust spots and the crest was lightly ground. Proper and very nice scabbard so a bargain for $125.00

4547.) India GRI 1907 bayonet. Nicely dome 1907 with RFI 9/40 blade stamping. Regimental markings on pommel lightly stamped. Come with proper Mangrovite stamped scabbard dated 40 scabbard. $165.00

4548.) British / India P1913 bayonet. Remington made example with a 4/16 date. Typical proof markings but also has a capital I with a * next to it and the India improved blade tip alteration. Nice full Parkerized blade with proper scabbard. $165.00

4552.) Dutch Model 1895 Bayonet. Dutch 1895 Infantry bayonet. Marked HEMBRUG on the ricasso and various proof marks on the opposite side, blued blade. Wood grips with large steel rivets. Leather scabbard with steel finial knob and built in frog. Cool piece. $200.00

4553.) Australian M1907 bayonet. P1907 made in Lithgow and marked 1916. Multiple proof marked and serial numbered on the guard. Grips are stamped AUSTRALIA and tbe pommel is serial numbered as well. Scabbard is a Mangrovite looks to be 43 dated, OA marked chape and throat. Blade is Parkerized and in very nice condition. $250.00

4559.) Imperial German 1898 bayonet. The 1898 Quillback as it is known to collectors is in excellent plus condition. The blade and scabbard are completely unmarked and bright. The wood grips are excellent and like new. Close to flawless condition piece. $225.00

4560.) Imperial German 1898 bayonet. The 1898 Quillback as it is known to collectors is in very nice condition. This one is ricasso marked to W.K & C. / Solingen. The blade is excellent with the plated high polish intact. The plating on the grip shows flaking and wear but no damage. Scabbard leather is excellent. A much harder to find version. $300.00

4561.) Uruguayan, This started life as an M1871 Mauser Daudetau bayonet converted to the M1900. Now here is an extremely obscure bayonet that is super scarce. The Mauser Daudetau rifle was a model 1871 Mauser convert in France for Uruguay. The Brass handled bayonet is numbered 1888 on the back. The blade is like that of the 1866 Lebel, cruciform and tapered. The one and only one of these I have ever had. $325.00

4563.) French M1914 bayonet. A Remington made Model 1914 for the Remington Rolling Blocks supplied to France in the 1914 emergency years. A very nice and somewhat hard to find piece of WW I equipment. Has the proper metal scabbard with the leather hanger riveted in place. Beautiful and original riveted wood grips. $325.00

4566.) French M1892 Berthier bayonet. This first model with the composite grips is a hard to find piece, this one having the naval markings makes it ever more scarce. Very nice condition bayonet and scabbard $225.00

4567.) French M1892 Berthier bayonet. This second model with the wood grips was to reduces the cost and the cracking with the composition grips. The land forces were not concerned with water issues on the wood. This is a numbers matching very nice Berthier bayonet, $175.00

4570.) British P1913 bayonet. A Remington made P1913 dated 4/16. An excellent condition piece with the natural sandblasted blade finish over the blued grip and ricasso. This is one of the Triangle R marked blades Dan Morrison discusses in his book that is an unknown marking. Very scarce piece in great condition. $145.00

4587.) Remington Model of 1897 bayonet scabbard. Made for the Mexican Remington M1897 bayonet this one has the proper belt clip for use with the then popular Mills canvas ammo belt used around the world. First scabbard only I have ever found of this model. $100.00

4588.) Israeli 84/98 scabbard. Here is an extremely hard to find scabbard. Israeli made and dated 1949. Has all the proper markings and ownership marks for the then new IDF. $175.00

A110.) Unmarked 6 inch utility knife. Patterned after the Pal RH36 but not by them. Leather handle tight with one minor crack. Six inch bright blade fighting knife with proper leather sheath. Shown in Silvey WWII - Pg189 ~~$75.00~~ $60.00

A162.) Kabar Mark 2 Model 1211 marked Ka-Bar and USA. Has the 7 inch serrated blade - Spec Ops Cordura tactical sheath. - This came from a Iraq War veteran who carried and used it in the war. ~~$145.00~~ $125.00

A016.) USN Mark 1 marked Pal RH-35 & USN Mark 1 - Correct USN stamped one-piece leather sheath Like new, excellent plus condition, ~~$200.00~~ ~~$175.00~~ SOLD

A368.) Royal Navy type Marlin Spike Knife with two blades; pressed leather grips and bale by George Wostenholm, Sheffield - Large blade stamped I*XL in very nice condition ~~$100.00~~ ~~$75.00~~ SOLD

A101.) Theater or shop made seven inch blade Bowie unmarked with large double crossguard, stacked rubber grip and steel pommel - Original to the knife high quality heavy leather sheath ~~$75.00~~ $65.00

A339.) Navy Rope Knife with stag-horn grips and copper bale by J Beal & Sons, Sheffield � nice heavy knife with all steel construction. Blade is in polished condition ~~$175.00~~ $150.00

A620a.) Imperial Japanese Army saki cup with star & kanji in gold gilt paint. Fragile China cup. ~~$10.00~~ SOLD

A699.) Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad (G M O RR) Steel Railroad Lock with chain by Slaymaker, stamped 1958 on the shackle - No key Cool old lock, I have several more. ~~$20.00~~ $15.00

A742.) Theater or shop made five inch blade fighting or utility knife fashioned from a Model 1892 Krag bayonet marked US 1900 with modified double crossguard, grip & pommel remain as issued - Leather sheath made from cutdown Picket Pin scabbard. ~~$125.00~~ ~~$100.00~~ SOLD

A155.) Puma Original Bowie with seven inch blade serial 39382 and original box & papers. Made in the second half of 1983 it doesn't get much better than this one. Complete as new - Correct sheath ~~$675.00~~ $625.00

A244.) USMC Medical Corpsman Knife, no maker USMC deeply stamped only. This is the basis of the Cole Knucks he later made, the deep stamping is unique.. Started life as a Clyde made piece with the light etching which wears off easily. - Correct sheath USMC Boyt 43. ~~$250.00~~ $225.00

A398.) Imperial S98/05nA Bayonet marked C G Haenel (reverse), blade spine W17 - Correct scabbard - Both pieces stamped with property number 3187 light patina on grip. ~~$245.00~~ $225.00

A465.) Dutch WWI period nine inch stiletto blade trench knife with numerous proof marks - Correct leather scabbard but mismatched numbers ~~$350.00~~ $325.00

A468.) M1883 Japanese Imperial Navy WWII Navy officer�s Shin Gunto dagger. Authorized in 1883 (Meiji 16). Has the correct white plastic later war time grip wrapped in gold gilded brass wire and wood pin. Correct scabbard with push lock to hold knife in place that operates correctly as designed. Neat piece- Correct later war leather scabbard completes set. ~~$750.00~~ $650.00

A719.) Five inch bright blade marked CASE fighting knife with leather washer handle, double crossguard and steel pommel plate. Some patina present around the edges and on the pommel. Small nicks in the blade. - Correct leather sheath ~~$65.00~~ $50.00

A733.) Seven inch blade fighting knife (unmarked but made by PAL) fashioned from a Model 1942 or M1 bayonet all bright metal with modified (cut-out) double crossguard, slot for bayonet lug & release button hole present - Correct leather sheath with added wire hanger for pistol belt and veteran�s name/service number to obverse & reverse. With this info it should be easy to look him up. ~~$145.00~~ $125.00

A173.) USN Mark 1 fighting knife by Geneva Forge with theatre re-grip stacked plexiglass & fiber handle, eagle head aluminum pommel, only marking is large USN on reverse ricasso - No scabbard ~~$75.00~~ $65.00

A354.) Hawk-bill or pruning blade folding knife with red hard rubber handles - Blade marked Boker USA & 9215R ~~$15.00~~ $10.00

A363.) Royal Navy Marlin Spike Knife with two blades; stag-horn grips and bale by Camillus Cutlery (four line maker) and dated 1915 with broad arrow on bale ~~$165.00~~ $150.00

A424.) Imperial or Weimar era KS98 Dress Bayonet unmarked with short step-blade and early three rivet grip - Correct scabbard ~~$175.00~~ $150.00

A475.) Japanese Imperial Army Type 30 Bayonet by Toyada Jido Shokki Seisakusho (TALW) 104th series, kanji painted to blade tang - Correct scabbard ~~$135.00~~ $100.00

A011.) Colonial USN Mark 1 marked Colonial / Prov. R.I. & USN on the ricasso. Sailor modified leather sheath with laced edge from period twine. Fine chipped blade with light pitting, no finish sharpened. $50.00

A203.) Imperial M5 bayonet. Early guard marked M5 Imperial with DAS stamped into guard. Chips and knicks in blade, correct fiber mil std grips with one side cracked. - Correct M8A1 VP Co scabbard $65.00

A426.) Third Reich KS98 Dress Bayonet unmarked with short step-blade - Correct scabbard. Painted black for dress purposes. $85.00

A023.) Robeson Shuredge marked Robeson ShurEdge / No 20 & U.S.N. / Mark 1 Full blade lightly sharpened, full and tight leather grip with decorative dimples in the leather. Guard and pommel are tight. Has previous owners name scratched in the pommel. Correct leather sheath $75.00

A065A.) EGW with 7 1/4 inch blade with straight back and opener. Original cutting edge Full and tight leather grip with steel fitting and stell retaining ring. Correct sheath soft and supple condition. $125.00

A219.) M9 bayonet marked M9 LanCay USA (1st Contract, 4th Variation, No Blade Fuller) - 1st Contract Scabbard, early "PI" designed by LanCay with straight screwdriver tip and 1992 dated ITW NEXUS buckle also marked Fastex # SR-11/2 $325.00

A239.) Model 1917 CT Plumb Bolo dated 1918. Excellent plus plus condition CT bolo. PLUMB / ST. Louis / 1918 and U.S. MOD / 1918 C.T. blade marked. Correct Brauer Bros 1918 scabbard with reverse marking 5-18-2 Super nice condition piece! $250.00

A277.) Columbia River Knife & Tool Model 9060K Zilla-Tool, black oxide finish, with integral needle nose wire cutting pliers and folding three inch serrated spear point knife blade - This came from an Afghanistan War veteran ~~$45.00~~ SOLD

A376.) Fairbairn-Sykes third pattern crossguard stamped broad arrow over 21 and England. Grip mold marked 1 - Correct sheath with upper tab ripped. $325.00

A428.) Third Reich KS98 Dress Bayonet marked Carl Eickhorn with short step-blade (reverse grip replaced) - Correct scabbard missing hanging hook assembly ~~$50.00~~ SOLD

4591.) Collins & Co. Legitimus V44. Collins black handle No. 18 with yellow brass full double cross guard. Has red brass rivets so a combination piece using old and new during changeover period. Full wide blade and typical No.18 stamp at the ricasso with some sharpening. Comes with proper Collins imprinted sheath with #13 stamped in the front below the logo. No rips and no tears in supple condition. ~~$400.00~~ ~~Reduced $350.00~~ SOLD

A029.) Ka_Bar Five Inch Hunting Knife. Blade marked KA-BAR / OLEAN, N.Y. - Correct leather sheath missing strap heavily sharpened ~~$50.00~~ SOLD

A066.) Everitt Knuckle Knife, black painted grip finish with previous owners name stamped in the grip on each side. Blade is full unsharpened original edge. Also finished black. Comes with M8 scabbard converted to the M8A1 style with longer hanger. Super cool named piece should be traceable to the soldier.. ~~$1050.00~~ HOLD

A225.) M9 bayonet marked M9 Ontario Knife Co. USA (2nd Contract, Ergonomic Handle, Black Blade) - Ontario Knife Co. improved scabbard with 2008 ITW NEXUS buckle also marked Fastex # SR-11/2 $225.00

A257.) Victor Tool Woodsman�s Pal Model 284 - Correct sheet metal scabbard with leather retaining strap. Full tight grip and factory edge. ~~$125.00~~ SOLD

A413.) Imperial or Weimar era hunting/skinning knife with five inch unmarked blade and wooden grip carved to imitate stag-horn - Correct sheath ~~$25.00~~ SOLD

A442.) Third Reich S/84/98 Bayonet for the K98k Rifle Marked Carl Eickhorn and dated 1939 - Correct scabbard marked 43fnj (Coppel) with mismatched numbers ~~$85.00~~ SOLD

A621.) Imperial Japanese Naval Officer�s Canteen with Bakelite cup (hairline crack) and correct cork. Woven thread shoulder strap, White porcelain / ceramic construction canteen covered in canvas and painted, unmarked ~~$70.00~~ SOLD

A721.) Seven inch bright double edge stiletto blade (unmarked but thought to be made by Case) fighting knife with leather washer handle, double crossguard and aluminum pommel. Blade has been scuffed / sharpened. Correct leather sheath soft and supple still $175.00

A737.) Case 337-6� Q Quartermaster knife. Blade marked CASE only which is the harder version to be found, thought to be the Navy contract. Light sharpening and some speckles on the blade. Full tight grip and solid pommel. Correct left handed leather sheath $235.00

A762.) Gordon Survival Knife with eight inch blade marked Made in China, larger double crossguard, hollow handle and compass - Correct Cordura sheath $40.00

Below are a few brand new books now available that should be in your library. A great deal of the fun in collecting is the study of the items and knowing what to look for. You can sit in your lounge chair and read one of these books and it never gets old.

ALLIED MILITARY KNIVES WORLD WAR II, Book Two

Book Two US & Allied WW2 Knives. 676 pages. $217 including US shipping.

To purchase, contact Bill at billwalters1948@gmail.com or call 502-245-5466.

Robbins Dudley

New and Updated book on ROBBINS DUDLEY by Ron Flook and John Pidgeon. It is in A4 format hard cover with over double the information of the first edition, including period adverts, service history of named examples, details on fakes, WW1 service of staff, demise of the firm, fate of the site in Dudley including the closing down auction, additional models not previously recorded. 108 pages with 119 photographs, adverts, newspaper cuttings and maps. Price is GBP �62 incl postage. Contact Ron directly at flook@blueyonder.co.uk

Editions du Brevail

Our good friend Christian Mery has a book website that caters to the knife and bayonet collectors. Good quality books with quality photos and descriptions for the collectors. Some are in French and others in English. These will not be found any where else. Take a look, you will be happy with them. www.editionsdubrevail.com

The US Enfield Bayonet Book
This book is the most complete review of the U.S. Enfield bayonet ever assembled. The study also includes the development of the P1913, P1914, and M1917 rifles and the many shotguns retro-fitted with the bayonet attachment. There are full chapters on subject: bayonets, scabbards; new information from a proprietary database on scarcity and markings (contains information on 2,166 bayonets); mechanical drawings on the M1917 and M1917(Vietnam) bayonet models; pictures and information regarding R.O.T.C., National Guard, Home Guard; guidance on how to Collect/Record/Value/Sell a bayonet; chapters devoted to Bayonet Training, Fakes and Reproductions, Finishes; Related Accessories; Miscellaneous/Oddities; Bayonet Conversions to Fighting Knives; details on Bayonets and Frogs of WWII Lend-Lease.The book contains 494 visuals. These include production drawings, manufacturing tables, bayonet markings, scabbard markings, period photos, period cartoons, etc. etc.The U.S. Enfield rifles (.303 and .30-06 calibers) were issued by more than thirty countries. They were used by the U.S. in WWI, Siberia, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Granada, the Gulf Wars and more. U.S. Enfields were also used between the wars by many countries from Ethiopia to Goa, Mexico, and Japan.
The book was written for bayonet collectors, U.S. Enfield rifle collectors (Remington and Winchester), combat shotgun collectors, fighting knife collectors, sellers, museums, libraries, weapons researchers, re-enactors and students of military history.An outstanding publication, heralded by experts.
Books have been already sold to individuals in seventeen countries ranging from Australia to Serbia.
Second Edition, 450 pages, b/w. $65.00 Contact me for a book at ftrzaska@gmail.com

Well that�s it for now. Thanks for reading through the list.
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