Original U.S. WWII Theater-Made Cut-Down Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber Fighting Knife with German Front Flying Clasp Crossguard & SS Style Skull Button Pommel in Custom Leather Sheath - Dated June 7th, 1944
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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.
This is a very interesting fighting knife made with several captured and reused pieces. The brass handle and thin knuckle guard are extremely similar to that of the WWI era British Robbins of Dudley push dagger. The blade is the bottom section of a Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber, which retains ricasso markings:
S (FLAMING BOMB) A
1913
And
US
5409
The crossguard of the knife is actually a captured German Luftwaffe Gold Grade Front Flying Clasp, the central emblem for which is now gone. Additionally, the pommel of the knife is a dented and attached SS-VT Totenkopf skull button for an overseas or field cap, a very rare piece. The guard is stamped with five stars over what was likely a name originally, but it is now scratched away. The blade itself is stenciled in the paint with a date:
6.7.44
This would denote a date of June 7th, 1944, the day after D-Day. The overall length is 12 ⅛”.
The original leather sheath is custom-made with a securing strap and snap still in good shape. The snap is marked DOT. The belt loop is in good shape.
A very interesting and unique fighting knife from WWII, ready for display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 7 3/4"
Overall length: 12 1/8"
Scabbard Length: 8 ½ + belt loop
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