schmooser Posted July 31, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2017 This was sold as a Japanese Pilot's knife. As soon as I saw the handle construction, I knew it was a theater knife. Haven't seen too many made with the Arisaka 30 blade, so I bit the bullet and bought it. the sheath is American-made, not sure the source but very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted July 31, 2017 Close-up of the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw517 Posted July 31, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 31, 2017 Is that wood in the sheath top? Remarkable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted July 31, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 31, 2017 Really nice. I love theater made or soldier/sailor made knives. Is that a clear/plexiglas spacer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted July 31, 2017 The sheath has a hardwood sleeve in it. Yes, the spacer is Plexiglas. That was my initial lead on it being American made. The snap is old-style, stamped "TRADE MARK / M. G." Pretty sure the Japanese were not using US made snaps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 31, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 31, 2017 Great looking knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks Doyler, One of the best looking examples I have seen in a while. Now I need to sell something to pay for it. Any MSA knife collectors around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted July 31, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 31, 2017 That's a nice piece. Can you post an image of the pommel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted July 31, 2017 That's a nice piece. Can you post an image of the pommel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted July 31, 2017 here is the snap. not sure the era for this type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted July 31, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks, Yes that's a different snap. First I've seen one like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 31, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2017 Snap is WW2 era Very nice how the maker in set a nut into the brass.The guy had some great skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted August 1, 2017 Snap is WW2 era Very nice how the maker in set a nut into the brass.The guy had some great skills I think they poured lead or maybe babbitt into the pommel nut recess. Not so good if you ever want to take it apart again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabnatcyr Posted August 3, 2017 Share #14 Posted August 3, 2017 Good evening C is a very nice piece Very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted August 3, 2017 Good evening C is a very nice piece Very well done thanks! we have recently moved and all my knives are currently stored in boxes until the new house is ready. So this is the sole example in my otherwise empty display case, for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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