Original U.S. WWII San Antonio Iron Works Style WWI Cut-Down Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber Fighting Knife With Scabbard - Patton Saber Ricasso Section
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Original Item: Only One Available. During World War II, several machine shops and knife makers produced thousands of combat knives for the US troops. Among them, San Antonio Iron Works produced a great example of a fighting knife, which was very similar to this example. These knives have been grouped by collectors as "Theater Knives", which refers to those combat knives that were either produced or modified "in theater" by US servicemen, even though these purpose-made fighting knives were produced in the United States.
The San Antonio Iron Works knives were mostly created by repurposing obsolete US M-1913 "Patton Sabers". Three fighting knives were manufactured from each sword. One used the original hilt, ricasso, and the first few inches of the blade like this one, while the next two were produced with new hilts and blades made from the middle and end portions of the original sword blades.
Even though the knives were unmarked, except for any original markings that were present on the swords, they are identifiable by their very well-made and decorated leather scabbards which is fortunately present. Most of the sword-knives were produced with Bowie-style blades that were quite intimidating in appearance, and the blades were often sharpened to a razor-like edge.
This example likely wasn’t made by San Antonio Iron Works, but was made in the same style. The blade is the bottom section and retains ricasso markings:
S (FLAMING BOMB) A
1914
And
US
12756
The blade now measures 8 ⅛” with an overall length of 12 ¾”. The crossguard is brass with one side bent downward, and the grip appears to be made from a hard plastic type material that has been shaven down.
The included leather sheath measures 13 ⅞” and retains the securing strap and snap. It is held together by five rivets with three rivets securing the strap. It’s in good shape overall.
Overall this is a really great example of a Patton sword-turned fighting knife. Comes ready for further research and display.
Dimensions:
Blade Length: 8 ⅛”
Total Length: 13 ⅛"
Scabbard Length: 8 ¾” + belt loop
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