Tonomachi Posted June 4, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2017 This is the first time I have come across one of these knives. I bought it for 10 dollars at the flea market today. My knowledge of these knives is limited but I believe they took surplus swords and cut them to the length of a knife and then added turned wooden furniture pieces as handles. Now that is the way to re-purpose stuff. I believe this was made from a German sword as it is marked, "W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN". Wouldn't it be ironic if this was carried by a US infantrymen in Europe against the Germans who originally produced the sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted June 4, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 4, 2017 Nice knife! Great deal! I had one like that that was named on the flat part of the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 4, 2017 Share #3 Posted June 4, 2017 Yes an import sword/blade possibly Civil War era cut down and made into a knife for WW2 The handle is well made and these are shown in one of Coles volumes on US MILITARY KNIVES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted June 4, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2017 Besides MH Cole's book, Mike Silvey also has a color photo of a similar knife. Great pick up for $10. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted June 4, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 4, 2017 Congrats! Sweet buy, especially at $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedon Posted June 4, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 4, 2017 I believe it was made from a Civil War sword blade imported from Germany. Looks like an 1840 Cavalry saber. It is in excellent condition, I have several of them. It is a steal for $10, worth 15 - 20 times that! I never have that kind of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted June 5, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 5, 2017 Great find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted June 5, 2017 Many thanks for everyone's input and information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted June 5, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 5, 2017 Sword knives are awesome. Some of my favorites. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted June 5, 2017 Share #10 Posted June 5, 2017 I agree with the gang here - sword knives are great. ... and for $10. you hit the jackpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted June 5, 2017 Share #11 Posted June 5, 2017 Great pick up. It looks awesome. I only just learned of these conversions for the first time the other day, seeing an M-1913 Cavalry sabre that had been turned into a knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedon Posted June 5, 2017 Share #12 Posted June 5, 2017 I checked my sword knives with a turned wood handle with flattened sides and found one marked in a very similar manner as yours. I had to pay a lot more than $10 for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milcollector Posted June 14, 2017 Share #13 Posted June 14, 2017 It looks like the swap meets are still turning up treasures. Great theater knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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