hawkdriver Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 There was a recent thread about find one's holy grail. Sometimes you have it and don't know it. I recently bought out a large military collection and there was a lot of knives in the collection, probably close to 100. I don't know much about knives, especially older Navy MK1s and such. The guy that sold me the collection told me it would be in my best interest to buy a knife reference book and get myself learned before I start selling them. With an upcoming gun and knife show, I decided to start getting the knives marked and ready for sale. There were a lot of civilian knives that I had no clue about and this knife was one of them. When I started researching it, I started getting a feel that I had something and then I found Charlie Flick's post here. I also contacted Frank Trzaska and he confirmed what it is. Here is the knife. Had I not gotten the feeling to check this out, I would have sold this for $40. Now I have to decide whether I want to keep it or not. Visit my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/crustyw4scorner/ Link to post Share on other sites
Still-A-Marine Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Not familiar with this one. Looking forward to learning about this beauty. Bill Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Nice Hawk. Original sheath too Charlies post for refferance http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...mp;hl=Boker+155 In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
sactroop Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Dang, and I would have given you $50 for it plus shipping. Link to post Share on other sites
hawkdriver Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm leaning real hard towards putting this into my JPK collection. Visit my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/crustyw4scorner/ Link to post Share on other sites
p2tharizo Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice find and nice save, Hawk!! Always interested in purchasing items pertaining to the 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment in WWII (82nd Airborne Div.). Please send me a PM if you have something. Link to post Share on other sites
sactroop Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm leaning real hard towards putting this into my JPK collection. Honestly, it will go very well there. Link to post Share on other sites
Tony V Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hawk It sure is a keeper! :twothumbup: Congratulations. Tony Link to post Share on other sites
Ocilla Slim Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I recently bought the same knife and everything is correct especially the Boker USA stamp, period correct sheath and lanyard hole. The one thing missing is the 155 stamp on the other side. I showed the knife to a master knife maker and he verified that the knife and sheath are authentic and the knife matches one of the two variations of the knife online. Also I have read one other comment where someone has this knife without the 155 stamp. Any feedback is appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocilla Slim Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Not sure how I can post pics of the knife here but will work on it. Link to post Share on other sites
zrichrob Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I recently bought the same knife and everything is correct especially the Boker USA stamp, period correct sheath and lanyard hole. The one thing missing is the 155 stamp on the other side. I showed the knife to a master knife maker and he verified that the knife and sheath are authentic and the knife matches one of the two variations of the knife online. Also I have read one other comment where someone has this knife without the 155 stamp. Any feedback is appreciated. I know this is an old thread, but I didn't see any response to your post. I have 3 of these knives, 1 has the 155 stamp and 2 have no 155 stamp, all have the lanyard hole and 2 have the original pouch sheath that was only used for these knives. Link to post Share on other sites
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