Wwii knife collecting book

We hope each time you come here and each site you visit, you will learn something new and exciting about these beautifully designed classic knives. History channel club americas legacy wwii world war ii boxed. Order autographed knife books on line to order autographed copies instantly online, using your visa, mastercard, checking account, or paypal account, just click on the paypal button by that title, and indicate the number of copies. Lavona and dewey ferguson, the romance of collecting cattaraugus, robeson, russell, and queen knives, 1978. Coles books, beginning with his first, a collection of. For the price of a single knife, this book will help you avoid costly collecting mistakes. They went on to publish the bestselling standard knife collectors guide, then others like big book of pocket knives, cattaraugus cutlery company, and standard guide to razors. I am interested in finding and purchasing a wwii original kabar fighting knife and really do not know how to identify one. Some novice knife collectors start by purchasing knives that appeal to them, and then slowly work at acquiring knowledge about how to build a collection. Im a novice knife collector, buying only when the price is right. Bayonets of wwii germany, a magazine dedicated to wwii german bayonets. Collins machetes and bowies 18451965 by daniel henry.

The wilkinson sword company made the knife with minor pommel and grip design variations. Most drawings are considerably larger than the pages in the books, with most being to scale. The official price guide to collector knives is designed for all collectors, from novice to expert, and presents information about the hobby, its history, and value identifications. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife collecting, knife making supplies, related sites and more.

The blade is 6 1516 long and marked royal brand sharp cutter cutlery company. This knife is the same pattern as the wwii english royal navy 2 pces clasp knife. Their bylined column is the longestrunning syndicated weekly column in the country, distributed to more than 150 newspapers. This exact knife is pictured on page 79 of mike silveys wwii book bone. Because of its sleek lines and its commando association, the oss, the marine raiders, et al. Older knife collecting books all about pocket knives. Here is an unused wwii era camillus, usmc fighting knife with scabbard. Welcome to my website, dedicated to collectors of military. Original ww ii german collectibles spanning from 1939 to 1945, world war ii was one of the most brutal conflicts in human history. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Fighting utility knife was produced in limited number and released by the club in 1976. I would like to see any knives others here might have in their collection. Home us military fighting knives warfare blades us.

The knife web guide provides an extensive guide of links, resources and information to online knife, sword and cutleryrelated web sites organized by category and search. Having over 25 military related knives and over 100 total in my collection, i have never got my hands on a good reference. Signed pictures of these famed generals dating to world war ii can be worth thousands of dollars apiece. Cole gave many of the drawings away to collectors who had allowed him to borrow knives to be included in the books. A few further purchases got me into buying a book on the subject which led me to. It is a diminutive knife of which ron flook says in his book, british and commonwealth military knives that he knows of only five in existence. The double edge blade is 7 34 long and made from a file. Knife collecting is an extremely rewarding experience for knife enthusiasts. I offer everythingfrom world war iera knives to more recent variants that were. What makes this version of the dlv dagger unique when compared with other examples, is the so called, crackle finish. Here are just a few of the common wwii fighting knife blades you can choose.

Theater made military knives of wwii schiffer military history book bill wright on. Roosevelt, clark gable and a number of members of the assault brigade 2506 of bay of pigs fame all have in common. The custom knifecollecting boom began in the late 1960s and continues to the present. History channel club americas legacy wwii world war ii boxed knife collection.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. International blade collectors association price guide to commemorative knives 1960 1990 by bruce voyles this is the best book to to cover commemoratives, even though it is out of date. Simply insert the stretcher into the underside of the cap and twist the adjuster to expand the stretcher to fit snug do not overtighten or you could pop a. German wwii hitler youth knife with motto marked rzm m766.

We all remember our first folding knife or pocket knife, whether it was a swiss army multipurpose monster, complete with toothpick and tweezers, or a slender singleblade antlerhandled case. Military world war ii largely replaces the outofprint and highly sought after. This is the best book for custom knife makers info. But folding knives predate the blades made by either of these venerable companies. Case knives have been the most collected and appreciated traditional knife since the early 1900s.

Classic puma knives a community resource for puma knife. The only fullcolor price guide devoted solely to case pocket knives, this book features nearly 1,000 photos, current values for hundreds of pocket knives from 1920 to today, and detailed information about methods for creating knives, quirks of the pattern numbering systems, tang stamps, types of blade steels, and knife shields. The samurai warrior and his sword has captured the imagination of the world. Since 1972, us military fighting knives has been collecting and selling different. But the one thing i noticed from this book was the lack of real information on military knives, thus i sold my bayonets and started collecting military knives. If you can assist me with any additional information on this knife please email me. A 1994 russian book, lots of info on knives and bayonets of all sorts poor.

D a lot of my subscribers have been asking me this question. Welcome to read to win the war, a book club for readers of world war ii history, brought tomore close welcome to read to win the war, a book club for readers of world war ii history, brought to you by the national wwii museum in new orleans. We have here a nice, desirable crackle finish dlvnsfk glider pilot dagger also referred to in the collecting world as a dlv flyers knife by maker f. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

German militaria and reference books for sale bayonet trader. Lavona and dewey ferguson, the romance of collecting case knives, 4th pink edition, 1978. If youre looking to add to your antique knife collection, or simply want to start one, make it happen with smoky mountain knife. Hardcover with large remnant of original dust jacket. Military knives make an ever growing segment of the collectors market. Ron stewart is a noted expert on knives, and provides certified appraisals of knives and collections, as well as assists insurance companies with appraisals and. For the avid collector who wants to know more about the hobby or people just wanting to identify and value their bayonet, fighting knife or short sword, i offer several different services. Rarest of them all the fairbairn sykes fighting knives. Wwii british indianmade sword bayonet for the no 1 mkiii enfield rifle made by jhelum arsenal. Theater made military knives of wwii schiffer military history book. Jan 29, 2016 page 1 of 3 wwii airborne switchblades posted in edged weapons.

Anthony carters untimely death the following year was a terrible loss to the knife world and he was unable to complete volume ii. The following is a study on the wwii samurai sword and samples created in previous periods. There seem to be a lot of issued knives from various sources since then. When coupled with silveys vietnam book, collectors will find that knives of the u. National archives seeking out the world war 2 contracts for the fs knives. Although case has had some stumbles near the end of the century, they are still the most collected knife brand in traditional pocket knives. Ww2 collection, history world war ii 19391945, german ww2. As you can probably guess from the subject, they all owned ek commando knives. Now, however, you can get yourself one of these amazing knives anywhere in the u. Our items are offered for historical, educational, reference, or collecting value only. The samurai sword embody beauty and deadly force all combined into one. I have about 80% of the hand drawn line drawings that mr.

A great knife with a fantastic feel and one i am very pleased to have in my collection no matter what its origins are. Many increase or hold their value throughout the years, making collecting knives something to pass on to the next generation of knife collectors. May 16, 2018 the top model is perhaps postworld war ii because it features a brass guard. Spanning from 1939 to 1945, world war ii was one of the most brutal conflicts in human history. Page 1 of 6 john ek commando knives 1941 1976 posted in edged weapons.

Looking through both the secondhand and unused knives from wwii can be a good way to see every type you might want to use to build your collection. The treatment of the wwii mark 1 and mark 2 knives is extensive with 39 pages on mark 1 knives and 75 pages on mark 2 knives. Beginning the the early part of the last century, case knives were the yardstick all other cutlery was measured. Special flags, such as regimental flags, can be worth thousands. Knife books by bernard levine autographed copies new. If you are a collector of us, british, australian and new zealand knives, books one and two are the only reference books. Adams sheffield england 12 carbon steel commando dagger knife 007.

Knives have been a key fighting weapon in every war. Vintage military fighting knives and daggers for sale at international military antiques. Fairbairn sykes knife for sale war collectibles for sale. While some of these producers of reproductions label them as such, others do attempt to sell their items as authentic items from the war era.

The fairbairnsykes fighting knife stands symbolic for daring secret operations that britain ran during world war ii. The fairbairnsykes fighting knife is a doubleedged fighting knife resembling a dagger or poignard with a foil grip developed by william ewart fairbairn and eric anthony sykes in shanghai based on concepts which the two men initiated before world war ii while serving on the shanghai municipal police in china. History channel club americas legacy wwii world war ii. Bi monthly magazines published by bayonet collecting societys these are members. The events and battles of world war ii played out on every continent of the planet.

This exact knife is pictured on page 79 of mike silveys wwii book wwii fighting knife made by leo f. We have limited editions and antique knives from brands like case, remington, buck, boker, and schrade. I was just thumbing through the new book and although. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. This is also the exact knife that is pictured on page 171 of mike silvey and gary boyds us military knives collectors guide. We get these pieces of history into the hands of the people that can best appreciate and care for them. Spear the spear point blade on many wwii fighting knives is typically long and wide. Simply insert the stretcher into the underside of the cap and twist the adjuster to expand the stretcher to fit snug do not overtighten or you could pop a stitch in the band of the cap. Usmc fighting knife, usmc machete, springfield ammo belt. Vintage pocket knives and folding knives collectors weekly. Legend has it that lord lovat, commanding officer of no. Battle of britain attack on pearl harbor battle of the coral sea battle of midway battle of guadalcanal invasion of normandy battle of the philippine sea battle for brittany battle of arnheim battle of the bulge battle of iwo. This exact knife is pictured on page 79 of mike silveys wwii book.

We created this website to help fellow puma knife collectors learn about and gain appreciation for their collecting passion. When i was a kid, the definitive military knife and bayonet collectors reference was u. World war ii collectibles are highly sought after by military collectors and historical reenactors. With sincere wishes to each of you for the best of the new year and decade. We have over 2,100 items of original german imperial and third reich edged weapons, parts and accouterments, as well as outofprint and current militaria reference books. Wwii collectable knives 19391945 for sale shop with. It has a red translucent randall snap and appears to be made bespoke for the knife. Because of the demand for brass for artillery shells and ammunition, few world war ii military knives feature the material for guards. The blade shape could determine how you might use the wwii knife in everyday life. What are those world war ii collectibles really worth.

If you are a wwii knife collector this book is a must have. This unique knife came from, where else but, canada. The top model is perhaps postworld war ii because it features a brass guard. The 15th edition includes fullyupdated prices, 50 pages of new listings, 100 new blackandwhite photographs, and for the first time, an eightpage fullcolor insert.

Another western world war ii fixed blade was the 468, a huge, impressive combat knife with an 8inch blade. The first knife produced by the new collectors club was in response to public demand for the reintroduction of the knife made famous in world war ii. Military antiques museum has no sympathies with any past or present parties or military regimesexcept the united states of america. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife collecting, knife making supplies, related sites. My love for collecting wwii third reich german daggers, swords, and bayonets. I am always interested in purchasing rare or unusual bayonets, short swords or fighting knives for my own private collection or for resale on my website.

Sell ww2 memorabilia top dollar paid free appraisals. A special breed of knives saw extensive development during wwii. My us military fighting knife website is designed for collectors. If you want to collect a particular blade style, it might be helpful to know what your options are. Americas legacy wwii knife collection 12 knife set in beautiful wood display wglass cover scenes depicted include. There are knife collectors that search for certain patterns such as trappers, whittlers, canoes, muskrats, peanuts, folding hunters, etc. Consignment kl wwii marine parachutist knife wsheath as shown in coles book 4, page 186 and silvey u. Mar 18, 2020 the sword and knife makers of germany 18502000 volume 1, al, is an excellent book for identifying german knives, swords, bayonets and markings on them. This exact knife is pictured in mike silveys wwii book page 76. Ww2 collection, history world war ii 19391945, german ww2 military collectables.

To me, when collectors would speak about the book, or cite it as a reference, they always seemed to do so with a reverent tone as if they. We also direct you to other sites where you can learn even more. No matter how advanced the technology, a good knife always has a place in battle. See more ideas about world war two, world war and trench knife. World war ii books share book recommendations with your. It was raining the whole day long, and i decided to film my ww2 collection room. The blade on this knife has been verified as stainless steel. The third reich, led by adolf hitler, rampaged across europe until it was finally defeated by allied forces in 1945. We are pleased to announce a number of new selections for your view, ranging from pre civil war us army to medals from imperial russia and royal spain of the 19th century carlist wars. Ww2 room collection tour my crazy hobby weapons, relics. The best novels set during wwii score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Knife collecting is a very personal hobby where each individual can select his or her specialty. Given the high demand for world war ii memorial collectibles, many businesses around the world manufacture and sell reproductions of items such as weapons, helmets, and uniform items. Others have covered case knives more recently, but this is still a useful book.

My love for collecting wwii third reich german edged. Home us military fighting knives warfare blades us military. Cole used to first publish books i, ii, iii, and iv. While practically all of the preceeding books on bowie knives have been. Purchasing things you will use, such as short wwii fighting knives that can double as tools, can help you perform camp chores.

Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged. It is said that president roosevelt kept one in his desk at. He and coauthor roy ritchie published one of the earliest manuals for collectors, the kentucky knife traders manual. Sell ww2 memorabilia to a collector that will care for it. Sell a single item or military collection we buy from all conflicts and countries from revolutionary war, civil war, wwi, wwii, vietnam sell all types of militaria, including helmets, swords, bayonets, daggers, knives, medals, awards, uniforms, cloth insignia and documents. Choose from helmets, gear, uniforms, patches, cookware, medical, communications, manuals, and much more. Then click the adjoining email link to send me a message. An excellent book on those interesting knives made for and by the soldiers and sailors of wwii, as well as the issue and factory knives modified by those same. If you are a collector of us, british, australian and new zealand knives, books one and two are the only reference books that you will need. Totally unmarked except for brass butt cap engraved with the initials r. Military knives books is the best for fighting knives which i lean to buy the most.

Get the best deals on wwii collectable knives 1939 1945. Thats why they love our extensive inventory of ww2 collectables, memorabilia, antiques and militaria. Tens of millions lost their lives between 1939 and 1945, and countless millions more were left to pick up the pieces. Run by avid experienced collectors mark and jerry for other collectors.