thorin6 Posted September 12, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 12, 2018 Let's leave ebay in the dust, and get back to looking at edged weapons. This is a theater knife (which covers a lot of area) that I picked up this past weekend at an estate sale. I have some general rules about buying theater knives without provenance because it is rare that you can actually prove that it was made during one of the wars. First, don't pay too much and second try to get one with a sheath. This one doesn't have a sheath but fell in the "don't pay too much" category. This knife has many of the characteristics of WW2 theater knives and is most likely one. The blade is double-edge, tapered, 7 and 1/2 inches long, and looks like it was once blued or parkerized. Sort of reminiscent of a Fairbairn-Sykes type knife. The handle is alternating plexiglass and aluminum disks, and the handle and pommel are aluminum. The knife is very tight, the pommel appears to be peened or a screw on (or both). The blade appears to be welded on to a shaft that passes through a red covering that gives the handle a reddish color in the light. It feels good in the hand and is definitely for fighting and not a utility version. Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted September 12, 2018 Blade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 12, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 12, 2018 Nice one. Maybe it was made from an old file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted September 12, 2018 One of the things I like about this knife is that the plexiglass spacers next to the pommel and guard are beveled. Gives a nice look and helps on the feel of the knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted September 12, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2018 I love that handle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted September 12, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 12, 2018 Really like the handle too. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groserm Posted September 13, 2018 Share #7 Posted September 13, 2018 I do like a nice home front or theater made knife. I try to find them with the owners name if possible. There just unique. I am actually finally moving my knives out of boxes and into display cabinets in my office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted September 13, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 13, 2018 Great knife - that handle is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieboy Posted October 31, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 31, 2018 I'm always intrigued by the plexiglass grips on theatre knives. If these were made during war-time, where would the maker source the plexiglass from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted October 31, 2018 Share #10 Posted October 31, 2018 Wrecked aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieboy Posted November 1, 2018 Share #11 Posted November 1, 2018 Ahhh yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted November 1, 2018 Share #12 Posted November 1, 2018 IMHO, If you are buying the knife because of its construction or artistry, whatever you pay is the right number. Ive paid between $10 and $500, and am happy with every purchase. Buying for a ROI is another ballgame in the next field over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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