fordmustanggt_350 Posted January 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 6, 2015 Hey guys, So I came across this knife actually in a group of other knives and did not originally realize how rare the knife could be if its real. There is no back story, no details as to where it came from other than I got it at a flea market along with four other WWII fighting/ utility knives. After a bit of research it came to light that this type of knife was exceptionally rare if its real. I guess that Western made commemorative knives that were virtually identical to the WWII knife. Question is what do you guys think of this one? Are there any pointers as to if its real or not. It came in an original WWII scabbard but is not the correct one for the knife. What are the thing to look for that would make it real or fake? Thank you in advance for any help! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sactroop Posted January 6, 2015 Share #10 Posted January 6, 2015 I'm looking forward to hearing from some of the members here who have acquired examples of this knife. This is the first I've heard of a Western made reproduction of this model. Always something new to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Trzaska Posted January 7, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 7, 2015 It's a real one and you made my day with your story of finding it. Gives me hope that more are still out there waiting to be found by other collectors and me! Congrats! All the best Frank Trzaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillus Posted January 7, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 7, 2015 congratulations on a great find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmustanggt_350 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted January 7, 2015 Frank, Thank you for your help! You really made my day with this news. I was right on the edge. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeder3 Posted January 7, 2015 Share #14 Posted January 7, 2015 Nice find! Shame you didn't want to hang on to it but understand given its value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmustanggt_350 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted January 7, 2015 Reeder3 its one of those things, I would love to keep it because of the rarity and value that it has but I do not really collect anything USMC. I would rather be able to turn it around and buy some good 91st Infantry Division items that I would really appreciate and treasure. As we are all collectors, I am sure we all try to scrape money together to buy the items we really like and enjoy and its only occasionally that the hobby actually pays for itself. When it does I try and take advantage of it so I can further my collection. Thank you again to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted January 7, 2015 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2015 Agreed...its real and real rare.Well done on getting a very special and seldom seen kmife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeder3 Posted January 7, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 7, 2015 I did not mean anything by it, all of us do the same. Hopefully it does well and funds new goodies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted January 7, 2015 Share #18 Posted January 7, 2015 Great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted January 7, 2015 Share #19 Posted January 7, 2015 Great find. I hope to get that lucky one day. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted January 7, 2015 Share #20 Posted January 7, 2015 I'm bothered by the fact that I probably passed over many a USMC Parachutist knife over the years not realizing what they were or their worth. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony V Posted January 7, 2015 Share #21 Posted January 7, 2015 Congratulations ! Just one great find. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf41 Posted January 8, 2015 Share #22 Posted January 8, 2015 Congratulations . Very scarce knife . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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