mikedon Posted November 10, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 10, 2020 I made a post in 2017 on these types of knives, some of my favorites. I have some updated pictures of them. A few groups of U.S. WWII sword knives from known and unknown makers. These knives were mostly made from hilt, mid, and tip sections of M1913 Patton Sabers and Civil War sabers. 1, 10, 11. Supposedly San Antonio Iron Works cut down Patton Saber with original handle knives. 2. Supposedly San Antonio Iron Works cut down Patton Saber with wood handle knives. 3. Supposedly San Antonio Iron Works cut down Patton Saber with wood handle, (with finger grooves), knives. 4, 12, 13, 14. Unknown maker turned wood handle with flattened sides knives. 5. Unknown maker cut down Patton Saber with leather wrap handle knives. 6. Cut down Civil War Saber knives. 7. Knife Crafters knives. 8. Anderson cut down Patton Saber knives. 9. Unknown maker cut down Civil War Saber with brass handle knives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony V Posted November 10, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 10, 2020 Mike Excellent collection! Thank you for sharing. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted November 10, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 10, 2020 I think it would really be fun to be lost in your house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted November 11, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 11, 2020 Wow! Those are amazing! Lovely to see so many all together! Knives . . . can't get enough of them! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorWangDong Posted November 11, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 11, 2020 Very impressive collection for certain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groserm Posted November 11, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 11, 2020 Awesome collection! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbmilitaria Posted November 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2020 Absolutely fantastic collection of the coolest knives out there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted November 17, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 17, 2020 Breathtaking collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 17, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 17, 2020 How, did you get a hold of so many? I can't recall seeing any around NC. Thanks for showing! SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th.MG.BN Posted November 17, 2020 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2020 I have seen your post's/collection over the years and now it has reached jaw dropping levels! Congratulations on a massing a very impressive collection of sword knives. Thanks for sharing. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Trzaska Posted November 18, 2020 Share #11 Posted November 18, 2020 Well Done Sir, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyrax222 Posted November 24, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 24, 2020 Astonishing assembly! Thank you for sharing! hyrax222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Military collector 59 Posted July 2, 2021 Share #13 Posted July 2, 2021 These type of WW2 fighting knifes are still out there.. not as much is they were 20 30 40+ years ago but they’re out there.. this isn’t the collection of a low or middle-class individual… this is the collection of someone who’s fortunate to have money… It’s a beautiful collection,, but each one of these knives is probably a weeks pay if not more to the average person.. most of us are not that fortunate.. these knives range from an average of $600 to $2000 and more each… do the math…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted July 2, 2021 Share #14 Posted July 2, 2021 What a collection! I have one nice sword knife and I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthen Posted July 2, 2021 Share #15 Posted July 2, 2021 Would love to see this thread pinned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcollector Posted July 10, 2021 Share #16 Posted July 10, 2021 Just a really great collection, well organized and beautifully photographed. Great to look through. Someone should do a photo reference book on these magnificent blades! Thanks for sharing! Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanJ Posted July 10, 2021 Share #17 Posted July 10, 2021 I think we’d all like to hear the story about how this collection came together… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted July 10, 2021 Share #18 Posted July 10, 2021 Could you list dates and serial numbers on those M1913 blades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedon Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share #19 Posted July 10, 2021 51 minutes ago, Spathologist said: Could you list dates and serial numbers on those M1913 blades? Cut Down Patton Saber with original handle Sword Knife SA - 1914 – 16572 SA - 1913 – 5042 SA - 1914 – 16827 SA - 1914 – 11908 SA - 1914 – 12395 SA - 1914 – 13611 SA - 1914 – 15843 SA - 1917 – 31780 SA - 1915 – 30368 SA - 1913 – 1501 - long SA - 1913 – 6855 - long SA - 1914 – 24762 – long Cut Down Patton Saber, Leather Wrap SA - 1914 – 20636 SA - 1914 – 27830 SA - 1914 – 13300 LF&C - 1918 – 3129 SA - 1913 – 4261 LF&C - 1918 – 3706 SA - 1913 – 4318 Anderson SA - 1913 – 1694 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedon Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted July 10, 2021 14 hours ago, BryanJ said: I think we’d all like to hear the story about how this collection came together… Mostly just one at a time over the last 25 years. I did buy one group of three and one group of two Cole Book knives from Frank Trzaska. The group of three is pictured in this post. The group of two is shown below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanJ Posted July 10, 2021 Share #21 Posted July 10, 2021 The irony is that the knives made from Patton Swords often sell for more than an original sword. I sold a nice sword a couple of years ago at a local auction and did not get near what I’d hoped to get out of it ($375 or so) and the knives I’ve seen usually sell for considerably more than that. Any ideas why that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted July 10, 2021 Share #22 Posted July 10, 2021 It's the old saying what something is worth is what the buyer and seller agree to. This is another example when things don't seem to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted July 11, 2021 Share #23 Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, BryanJ said: The irony is that the knives made from Patton Swords often sell for more than an original sword. I sold a nice sword a couple of years ago at a local auction and did not get near what I’d hoped to get out of it ($375 or so) and the knives I’ve seen usually sell for considerably more than that. Any ideas why that is? https://poestories.com/read/imp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted July 11, 2021 Share #24 Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 11:42 AM, mikedon said: Cut Down Patton Saber with original handle Sword Knife SA - 1914 – 16572 SA - 1913 – 5042 SA - 1914 – 16827 SA - 1914 – 11908 SA - 1914 – 12395 SA - 1914 – 13611 SA - 1914 – 15843 SA - 1917 – 31780 SA - 1915 – 30368 SA - 1913 – 1501 - long SA - 1913 – 6855 - long SA - 1914 – 24762 – long Cut Down Patton Saber, Leather Wrap SA - 1914 – 20636 SA - 1914 – 27830 SA - 1914 – 13300 LF&C - 1918 – 3129 SA - 1913 – 4261 LF&C - 1918 – 3706 SA - 1913 – 4318 Anderson SA - 1913 – 1694 Thanks, mikedon. You were kind enough to post most of these back in 2019, but I see you made some additions. Some of your new ones were in my files: 1501 was on eBay in Aug 2008. 15843 was on eBay in Aug 2016 and Aug 2019. 24762 was on eBay in Sep 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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