Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-21-2012, 07:24 PM
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-15-2012, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: ballpark value on german dagger
Hunter, you mention an SS dagger but the illustration is an SA dagger (FAR more common than SS).
The P marking designates Pommern (Pomerania); the SA were organized by districts.
An SA dagger in...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-14-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 358
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
11-12-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 513
Re: Long Blade Question
I second Gunny- that Woodsmans Pal is the tits. The only 'con' is that it's short- if you need reach, go for the longer machete types.
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
10-24-2012, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,495
Re: My Blades
Hstout, in case you haven't IDed the bayonets they are (L to R):
British No. 5 MkII, American M1917, Czech VZ24 modified or made by the Germans for their use in WWII, German G3, and four variations...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
10-22-2012, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: civil war bayonet?
There were some repros out of Japan in the mid 60s that were superbly done; properly aged they could (and probably do) pass for originals now.
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
10-20-2012, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 717
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-07-2012, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,495
Re: My Blades
Nice buncha blades, Skull! That 'Nazi paratroopers knife' is a fantasy item, though; like the Nazi butterfly knives you see now and then.
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-06-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,495
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-06-2012, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Re: Happiness is a Clean Bayonet
Aardvark, the final look of your grips- if you want them to be close to original- depends on what year they were made. And by that I refer to the way standards changed during the course of the war. ...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
07-31-2012, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,375
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
07-31-2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,375
Re: WW II era fighting knife and machete
Ken, I don't but I would bet it's the manufacturer's name. SUPERIOR CO. INC.? The Divisional marking on the scabbard boosts the value to a collector, google 37 marines and see what it gets you in...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
07-30-2012, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,375
Re: WW II era fighting knife and machete
Ken, the KaBar has no collector value given the overall condition and the blade being ground back like that. Huge numbers were made and they are valuable only in mint condition or provenanced to...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-28-2012, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Information on Bayonet?
Not a VZ24 and really not worth much in that shape, emt. It's a generic FN Mauser type bayonet, produced by the hundreds of thousands in the 20s and 30s for export to accompany rifle orders from...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-24-2012, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 716
Re: Can anyone identify this bayonet?
It is indeed the standard Mauser bayonet but K98 refers to the rifle rather than the bayonet...
Your bayonet is either the M84/98 Type II or Type III- I can't tell from your pics.
If you could send...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-14-2012, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 648
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-13-2012, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 706
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-10-2012, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 706
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
04-27-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
04-23-2012, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
Re: Info on Early Spanish Navajas folding knife ?
I like the shape of that blade... the handle doesn't look as though it provides a good grip for heavy work but I woulda bought it too, OFC- though I see it's up on eBay for a price too rich for me!
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
04-08-2012, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 776
Re: Ross Rifle Bayonet 1907
baja, do try to get some pics up as the value depends a lot on condition. Perhaps you need to reduce the resolution; these sites won't upload pics over a certain size....
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
04-04-2012, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 730
Re: Value of German Daggers?
WKC used quite a few stamps; that one is the Kirschbaum Knight's Head. Both daggers look legit to me but in that condition really aren't worth much- except maybe for replacement parts. Too bad- those...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
03-02-2012, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 558
Re: I'm stumped...Is it a Baynife?
Being unmarked and in that leather scabbard makes it a commercial piece. Probably cobbled together with whatever parts were left in the bin and sold in the PX or local market- but certainly not an...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-06-2012, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,036
Re: Finally!
Like Zane sez, don't kick yourself for what you coud've paid 10 years ago... I collect 19th Century sword bayonets; and I started in 1974. Oh, what I coulda bought back then! But I didn't have the...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
02-01-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,503
Re: Cold Steel knives, Opinions?
H-D said it, I've had several models and used them for everything from filleting walleye to chopping brush and I've never had an issue. Good knives, full stop
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
01-24-2012, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 4,534
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
01-17-2012, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 7,949
Re: What do you guys collect?
DesertRose- I collect 19th century sword bayonets and have a particular interest in markings... so dish on the meaning of your blade stamping! ;)
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-29-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Re: Bayonet Identification
Bob, they're very similar with a couple of differences. #1- the depth of the first mortise section, and 2- the Springfield has angular 'coffin' shoulders lacking on the M1871.
Pardon my amateur...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-29-2011, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Re: Bayonet Identification
Actually, this bayonet is not for the Springfield. It's the M1871 for the Remington rolling-block rifle, which was manufactured for the New York Militia and multiple foreign contracts. The unusual...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-27-2011, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Randell, Morseth and Gerber
Charles, your name etched on the blade detracts little from the collector's value IF the etching was done by the maker at your request; AND you have the invoice stating so.
Assuming, that is, that...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-16-2011, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 958
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
12-16-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 958
Re: Dumb question
Like Jack sez, the sawback can be very useful.
But if you're considering such a knife, keep in mind that some sawbacks are mostly ornamental- they look wicked but don't function well as saws. ...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
10-14-2011, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 629
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
09-24-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,249
Re: Silver Blades
Go with the shotgun, and don't worry about casting bullets or dropping shot. Use a hacksaw to cut the silver into cubes and pack 'em in your shells. That lycanthrapope is gonna be all up in your face...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-25-2011, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,140
Re: HAD TO HAVE ONE....LOVE IT!
"and most importantly, comes compete with a sturdy cordura sheath and belt loop."
Hardly the 'most important' thing, if'n you ask me but yeah- I like it too...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-23-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,335
Re: Sharpen your blade with a coffee cup
Ain't it the truth, RJay?! I get a laugh from all the kids who think 'they' discovered alcohol/marijuana/ sex/ etc or any combination of them (and they do seem to combine)
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-22-2011, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,335
Re: Sharpen your blade with a coffee cup
The coffee cup thing is not new; I was doing it in the late 70s. It will restore a fine edge but won't do much for a thoroughly dulled blade.
Neat thing to know, though.
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-18-2011, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Re: looking for a Bowie knife
Hawg is right. a Bowie blade makes for a good and useful all-round camp/carry knife but if you're dressing out animals there are blades much better suited to the task, and designed specifically for...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-17-2011, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Re: looking for a Bowie knife
Specifically, mine is the Buck 119BKS. Google it, you can get one for $45 or so and your great-grandson will be using it long after you're dust... ;)
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-17-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Re: looking for a Bowie knife
Most American cutlers make decent bowies, I've carried a Buck for years and it's done anything I ever asked it to.
But Bucks aren't the easiest to sharpen in the field unless you have a touch with...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
08-09-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
06-06-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 557
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-17-2011, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,336
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-17-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,700
Re: Old Bayonet Identification
BM, these bayonets are commonly available and are really only worth much if: in excellent condition with scabbard.
Even then you're looking at $80-100 or so.
Japanese bayonets are very collectable,...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-16-2011, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,336
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-16-2011, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,700
Re: Old Bayonet Identification
Beerman. your bayonet is for the Japanese Arisaka rifle. it was made by Toyoda (civilian firm) and inspected by Nagoya (a government arsenal); the combination is a fairly common one as millions of...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-15-2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,336
Re: Does this German dagger look to be authenic ?
OFC, the scabbard and dagger fittings should be dull nickle plated. Perhaps the coloring in the photos is a trick of the light, or there might be a layer of oxidation.
Can you get a closer pic of...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-01-2011, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 861
Re: Bill how about this knife?
The only markings on it is a crown over a W on the ricasso. It's for a .69 musketoon.
Belgian made, then- for any of a number of export muskets. Nice shape, too.
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
04-28-2011, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 861
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
04-24-2011, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 858
Re: Can you tell me if this is a CW period knife?
OFC, Bill is the expert concerning blade shape and grind- I dunno those things. But I concur with him on this- someone has attempted to give this blade an artificial patina that is completely wrong....
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