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Item: ON13019
Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Set of Two Lot - USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by Henry Boker & Co and Cuustom Made
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Original Items: Only One Lot Available. The first knife is a one-of-a-kind theater made knife. This is a custom theater made knife. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel components, and the hilts were cast from metals such as aluminum or zinc.
The blade is in good condition, with some staining on it. It has been sharpened and does not bear any markings.
It has a composite grip and has a special design which is one-of-a-kind because it is theater made.
The second knife is a Navy MK1 knife that was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issued throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a collecting standpoint the beauty of the Mark I knives is in the wide variety of makers and blades that can be found. As for values, like most things USGI blades are evaluated based on scarcity and condition. This particular knife was made by H. Boker & Co.
This knife is an example with all leather grip washers intact and present. The leather shows signs of heavy use and has minor surface staining on it. The plastic butt cap is in good shape, with no major chips or dents, just some minor scratches and is tight on the grip. The knife measures 9 5/8" overall, with a 5" clip point blade. Blade nicely marked U.S.N. on the ricasso and H.Boker & Co on the reverse. There is minor tarnishing on the blade and it has storage grease still present. There are no major chips or dings on the edge. Knife has been used and has the factory edge.
Comes with the original scabbard. The scabbard has some staining and shrinkage. No collection of World War II US military knives is complete without a Mark 1, and this is the perfect opportunity to acquire one with a great patina of age.
Ready for display!
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