Wwii v42 made by case for the first special service force. This is a nice example of a wwii usn mark 2 fighting knife. S navy knife, designed as a generalpurpose deck knife is not just for the collector or the reenactor but for everyone looking for the perfect carry knife, weighing only 4. The new design was deemed acceptable, hence the designation usn fighting knife, mark 2.
The leather scabbard is also usn marked and is stamped boyt 1943. Aprox 3423 force knives were made by case for the devils brigade wwii v42 made by case for the us navy. The design of the knife consists of a leather handle with several grooves placed at inrtervals. Wwii us navy mk2 rcc knifedagger original scabbard ebay. Wwii kabar usn mk2 fighting knife with scabbard, clear. The hilt is kabar maker stamped as well as usn mk2.
Browse our comprehensive selection of wwi, or try doing a search for a particular usn mark 2 knife with the site search. Translate description fixed blade knife marked usn mk2 rcc on guard with metal sheath. Kabar was a fighting and utility knife issued to american armed forces including the marines and navy. This page is about kabar usn mk2,contains usn mk2 knife kabar with. I am only passing along a short excerpt of information from his book and much researched hard work. 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. Theres some small discolorations, but overall an excellent, minty blade.
Serving collectors for over 20 years with quality, original. It is marked on the rear nord navy ordnance department 6581 and b. Robeson knife collectors guide all about pocket knives. My father was a cook in the coast guard during ww2 at the new york port of embarkation. This web site features a large variety of usn mark 2 knife, including items such as wwi, revolutionary war, cold war, civil war, and many extra. This is from a united states navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. World war two style brown leather sheath for us navy mark. I was being dumb and didnt take pictures of it, but it was well used although not in bad shape. Named ww2 wwii robeson shuredge rcc usn us navy mark ii mk 2 fighting knife. Beautifully engraved antique colt sa revolvers in custom cases. Dec 17, 2011 my fathers usn mk2 knife article about.
This exact knife is pictured on page 173 of mike silveys wwii book wwii knuckle knife. The knife is blade marked only with usn and kabar olean, ny on the reverse side. Blued 7 inch blade, expertly sharpened, razor edge, crossguard marked u. The comment about dropping the ny applies to the later knife, combat same design but blade marked and that changed in the 1970s. The scabbard is the grey fiberblass and in very good condition and the knife was made by camillus which was marked on the guard. The upper end reads k a, and under it bar, the lower part reads usn mk2 the sheath and webbing is olive drab and the handle looks like it. Uwk0017, wwii us navy mk ii knife manufactured by camillus, ny. Us wwii usn mk2 utility knife, rcc mfg robeson cutlery. Mk2 knife antique kabar usn mk2 survival bowie knife ww2 navy nr antique price guide details page. Usmc kabar style fighting knife with leather sheath. Im having trouble finding a value on one with the same markings.
The blade has been sharpened a lot, but is still in good condition. Us navy seal team punisher spring assisted opening tanto blade rescue pocket knife belt cutter glass breaker limited edition 4. Stewarts military antiques us wwii usn mk2 utility knife, rcc. The butt of the knife is marked bill tate usn uss munda 104. Co 8 vp knife features original leather washer grip, some original bluing, and heavy steel pommel. The second version is about the most sought after of the usn mk 2 knives. Usn mk2 fighting knife by rcc for sale by wildwood inc on gunsamerica 906103843. Overall length of this mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clippoint blade. Wwii robeson rcc usn us navy mark ii mk 2 fighting knife nord sheath. Robeson cutlery company, leather grip, pinned pommel, light to moderate wear. Apr 11, 2021 vintage usa usn mk 2 rcc military knife condition is used. This is a world war ii united states navy mark ii mkii fighting utility knife. Skip is correct that mark was used from midlate 1944 to the end of production 1945. Wwii robeson rcc usn us navy mark ii mk 2 fighting knife ww2.
The nord 6581 indicate the knife was produced and issued between july 1944 and april 1945. Camillus redesigned the knife, replacing the threaded nut with a steel pin. There are a few oil marks on the blade, but these are removable if desired. The handle is aluminum with checkered grips and is cast to the blade. I grew up listening to his stories of course, but one day he pulls out a knife. The scabbard is marked on the front metal guard u. 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. Help date camillus usn, mark 2 knife edged weapons u. I have used one on a 1943 blade marked camillus usn mk2, a 1970s camillus 5684 mk2 and a current production kabar 1225 usn. This version was made by union cutlery aka kabar and thus is an official kabar. 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. This introduction into the history of robeson cutlery is only possible due to the hard work by tom kalcevic and his book knives can talk.
Next will be kabar branded, rcc robeson then pal you wont find many pals. Usn mk2 survival bowie knife ww2 navy nr antique price guide details. From what i have gathered from research it is an early usn mk2. Ww2 usn udt fighting knife, original 1945 nord composition. Vietnam war era us fighting knife made from milpar m6 bayonet overruns. Are you trying to find usn mark 2 knife or relevant products. Wwii us navy mk2 fighting knifeup for auction is a preowned wwii usn mk2 fighting knife with scabbard, blade marked usn mk2 and rcc robeson cutlery co.
Wwii us navy mk2 fighting knife, rcc, w scabbard nord 6581. Robeson usa cutlery made some of the mk 2 utility fighting knives for the us navy and the marines in and after ww2. The markings on the knife crossguard are as follows. This is a nice wwii us navy mk ii knife manufactured by camillus, ny. See all listings by wildwood inc print this listing. The handle is similarly excellent with no notable flaws.
The company changed their name to kabar although i am not sure when. This is marked kabar on the guard which means 1944 or. C on one side of the pommel and usn mk2 on the other side of the pommel. Vintage military knife rcc usn mk2 fighting knife youtube. The mk2 knife was developed as an improvement over the mk1. Oct 25, 2011 picked up the knife in the photo below at a local garage sale yesterday. Us navy mk2 us navy mark 2 navy mk2 navy mark 2 wwii kabar wwii kabar replace mk2 and mark 2 above with various combinations of kabar key items to know. Most mark2s you will find are camillus branded, they made the most. I do not mark merchandise value below value price or as a gift. Navy utility knife, mark 2 was developed during wwii and was made by four different manufacturers. This exact knife is pictured on page 129 of mike silveys military pocket knife book. N mk 2 combat knife aka kabar wwii collectors weekly. Navy survival kit knife, colonial number 2 manufactured by colonial of providence, r.
The knife had a heavy, threaded butt and because of minor design flaws was promptly returned to the factory. I have a robeson cutlery company rcc united states navy mk2 combat knife. The knife has been sharpened a number of times but it is still in really nice shape. Searching for knife usn or other similiar products. We present a wide variety of knife usn, with listings such as wwi, revolutionary war, cold war, civil war, plus lots extra. The knife is in good shape, with about 50% of the original bluing.
In addition to further information on books one and two, collectors can. The blade is in minty condition with no notable flaws. The blade is in excellent condition with no signs of sharpening. Vintage ww2 usn mark 1 pal rh35 fighting knife and usn mk1 sheath kabar combat. The blade is serrated and has the model number stamped at its base. This is a great example of the legendary wwii production usn mark 2 ka bar fighting knife by robeson cutlery co. Wwii us mk2 navy usn roberson cutlery rcc knife with sheath.
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