Brian Keith Posted October 21, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2017 I got this at a flea market in Ohio several years ago. The vendor had no information other than what can be determined from the artifact itself. It was made from a Japanese Type 30 bayonet produced by the Nagoya Arsenal prior to the end of WW II. The bayonets blade was cut down from the original 15 ½ inches to 6 inches; the cross guard has been streamlined by the removal of the muzzle ring and the cross guard hook. The original wooden grips have been replaced by clear acrylic and underneath is written, KOREA and on the reverse, 11 AIRBORNE 187 RCT. The acrylic was often obtained from broken aircraft windows. The hand-made scabbard is inscribed DICK; OHIO KOREA. I wonder how many DICKs served in the 187th during the Korean War? On second thought, maybe better not ask that question. It is not often you see Korean War trench-art. Comment welcome, thanks for looking. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 21, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2017 Nice converted bayonet Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted October 21, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 21, 2017 I really like this piece! Thanks for sharing. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys, Korea is still the Forgotten War! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted October 21, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 21, 2017 Very nice... I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdogmess Posted February 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 29, 2020 Very cool. Kinda crude Korea and 187th writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted March 5, 2020 Thanks for your comments slickdogmess, Yes, it is a bit crude, so is the leather work. he did a pretty decent job on the metal. Bayonets usually don't convert into fighting knives very well, they are built very heavy. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmooser Posted March 5, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 5, 2020 This is a 100% correct theater knife, perfect in my eyes. UNIQUE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted March 5, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 5, 2020 cool knife!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn Posted March 5, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 5, 2020 great theater made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7thEvac Posted March 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 6, 2020 Love this stuff. Great knife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted March 7, 2020 Thanks for all the positive comments, glad you all liked seeing it. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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