Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. There are an estimate 200 kabar tang stamps used since 1898. I have seen them with just kabar, and i have seen kabar over olean ny. Ww2 navy usn mk2 mark 2 camillus knife wsheath belt. Apr 27, 2012 i have a robeson cutlery company rcc united states navy mk2 combat knife. Exceptional, in my opinion, usn navy ww2 ww11 wwii mk. Lets take a look at the mk 1, mark 1 usn utilitydeckcombat knife. They were simply designed as the replacement for the time tested usn mkii kabar as the general purpose fightingutility knife. I have a question regarding the blade stamped usn mk2 kabar knives. However, only a fraction of those are known today and even fewer used on a regular basis. This exact knife is pictured on page 173 of mike silveys wwii book wwii knuckle knife. Military fighting knives, third edition, on page 87 and is guard.
Co 8 vp knife features original leather washer grip, some original bluing, and heavy steel pommel. World war two style brown leather sheath for us navy mark 2. Navy rcc, robeson utility fighting knife in very good condition. Us wwii camillus usn mk2 fighting knife trench early screw pommel. Camping survival, woodworking jointer, woodworking books, fine woodworking, survival knife, survival tips. M3 fighting knife with m6 scabbard includes uk delivery. Callaghan, usn june 11, 1944 may 14, 1945 captain stuart s. C on one side of the pommel and usn mk2 on the other side of the pommel.
Hello, offers an appraisal, evaluation, rating, valuation, estimate, history, general information, approximate value or assessment service of your knife or knife collection for either personal use or your insurance company. Maximize profits in factory manufactured knife collecting. World war two style brown leather sheath for us navy mark. I have used one on a 1943 blade marked camillus usn mk2, a 1970s camillus 5684 mk2 and a current production kabar 1225 usn. The blade shows period sharping and the entire knife. The knife is marked on the blade side of the guard ka over bar, and usn over mk2, it has a stacked leather hand grip, with a woven cord at the hilt. These knifes were used by navy seal and udt teams, often with mk mod 0 signal flare taped to the scabbord. Knife related articles contributed by the fine members of aapk. In this video we compare new knives from ka bar and colonial to ww2 era knives. Wwii us mk2 navy usn roberson cutlery rcc knife with.
The usn mk2 knife was used extensively during wwii. One of my nonbayonet edged weapon sidelines is the ww2 navy mark 2 knife, in large part because my father brought his back from ww2 and it was one of the first two military knives i ever had the other was his mark 1. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for pocket knives. The second version is about the most sought after of the usn mk 2 knives. Blade retains most, in my opinion, of original blue finish with the usual loss of blueing from being removed and replaced in the sheath. So far i have one of every marking variation that i.
Commanding officers of the uss missouri bb63 captain william m. Wwii kabar usn mk2 mark 2 fighting survival knife wscabbardnice kabar set. Robeson usa cutlery made some of the mk 2 utility fighting knives for the us navy and the marines in and after ww2. Iron throat is marked on front usn mk2 in two lines while the opposite side has nord4723, b.
For the united states navy and the united states navy seals for that matter the ontario mark 3 navy mkiii combat knife fulfills this purpose it is. Camillus original ww ii us edged weapons for sale ebay. Ww2 1943 m3 camillus fighting knife blade marked with beckwith b. Part of that process involved focusing on folding knives and some of its past.
The combat knife is the warfighters last line of defense and can also serve as a personal ally of sorts when attempting to survive apart from hisher squad or forward operating base fob. Wwii us camillus mk 2 fighting knife a fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. Save usn mark 2 knife camillus to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Usn mk2 fighting knife by rcc for sale by wildwood inc on gunsamerica 917695726.
Very good, original wwii us navy mk2 fighting knife. The later ww2 mark 2s were marked kabar only on one side of the blade, and these usually have a thin pommel that is pinned to the blade. Do you want a 1219c2 usmc version or a usnmk2 navy. Overall length of this mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clippoint blade. Murray, usn may 14, 1945 november 6, 1945 captain roscoe h. World war two era brown leather sheath for us navy mark 2 mk 2 or kabar knife. This knife and another similar mark 2 meant for underwater work were issued with the usnmk2 scabbard with a gray molded plastic body and a gray webbing hanger.
The sheath and the knife both have lots of marks including usn mark 1 on both. These knifes were used by navy seal and udt teams, often with. The markings on the hand guard are as follows usn mk2 and on the opposite side. Prominent kabar tang stamps since 1898 john jay kabar kabar, olean n. This fighting knife is in very good original condition. Jan 26, 2010 there are more than 50 brands in this edition with each illustrated knife having a 2010 collector value listed. World war two era brown leather sheath for us navy mark 2. Knife appraisals or evaluations are free to our customers. Perfect replacement for your missing or damaged original.
The handle is aluminum with checkered grips and is cast to the blade. I have a robeson cutlery company rcc united states navy mk2 combat knife. Owner dan wallace died in 1960, which caused the company to change hands a number of times before finally being sold to cole national corporation in 1966. The blade has been sharpened a lot, but is still in good condition. Kabar is also the name of a related manufacturing company most known for the same 11 34inch fighting and utility bowie knife adopted by the united states marine corps and united states navy as the usn fighting knife mark ii. Camillus redesigned the knife, replacing the threaded nut with a steel pin. Its really hard to unpublish a very prolifically produced book, such as coles 1,2,3 or 4. These have a thick pommel that is most often peened on to the blade. Can someone tell me more about this knife such as its age, etc. Hello, i have this military knife with a hard sheath. What is the value of a world war 2 usn mk1 knife answers. Belt is in good condition, adjustable buckle, still working, some light tear of the fabric on the belt around the edges, close to the buckle. Leather grip has initials dotted into it, otherwise its very good wgood clean, tight pommel. This another wwii utility knife issued by the navy.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. There are more than 50 brands in this edition with each illustrated knife having a 2010 collector value listed. Wwii us navy mk2 fighting knife usn mark 2 rcc woriginal. The nord 6581 indicate the knife was produced and issued between july 1944 and april 1945. Kabar is the contemporary popular name for the combat knife first adopted by the united states marine corps in november 1942 as the 1219c2 combat knife later designated the usmc mark 2 combat knife or knife, fighting utility, and subsequently adopted by the united states navy as the u. Kabar was a fighting and utility knife issued to american armed forces including the marines and navy. The earliest ww2 mark 2 kabar fighting knives were marked kabar over olean ny. This is a list of values for all tradable mm2 items. This knife and another similar mark 2 meant for underwater work were issued with the usn mk2 scabbard with a gray molded plastic body and a gray webbing hanger. The new design was deemed acceptable, hence the designation usn fighting knife, mark 2. Wwii us mk2 navy usn roberson cutlery rcc knife with sheath. This new company had experience in the retail sector, so it began trying to make kabar into a stronger brand.
This book is a must have for collectors who are interested in studying antique cutlery collectibles as they were described to merchants and customers. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility or tool use. A price guide is included here to address this question. If you have any suggestions on something that should be changed please feel free to comment them, it will help a lot with making sure the values are as accurate as possible. Vintage military knife rcc usn mk2 fighting knife youtube.
Interview with knife world magazine editor, mark zalesky. Very good, wwii guard marked kabar usn mk2 fighting knife. Camillus new york 2 blade black electricians pocket knife uscg usn 197677. Navy survival kit knife, colonial number 2 manufactured by colonial of providence, r.
This example was made by the union cutlery company of olean ny, whose trademark kabar is on on the knife. This is a figthing knife used by the united states armed forces during world war two. We can also research your cutlery for historical, age and patent information. Browse the aapk knife price guide for estimated values.
The knife had a heavy, threaded butt and because of minor design flaws was promptly returned to the factory. Some of the more prominent tang stamps are listed below. The butt of the knife is marked bill tate usn uss munda 104. Question about military knife,usn mark 1 the ebay community.