British Navy Diver Knife By Siebe Heinke
British Royal Navy diver's knife by Siebe Heinke London with brass scabbard and hilt. This rare British diver's knife is one of a limited production that were made by Siebe Heinke between 1962-1965. This British Navy brass depth diver knife has a non-magnetic scabbard with a belt loop. It is in very good condition and a rare find due to the limited quantities produced and the condition.
Specifications:
Total knife length (not including scabbard): 27.5 cm
Blade length: 16 cm
Hilt length: 11.5 cm
Scabbard length: 21 cm
Total length with scabbard: 31 cm
US Navy Deep Sea Diver’s Knife
Original U.S. Navy WW2 KA-BAR marked deep sea diving knife with brass scabbard. The knife has a one side serrated blade and the knife screws into the scabbard. The hilt is wood with a brass pommel. This A standard issue knife for all US World War 2 deep sea divers. This knife is marked as made by Union Cutlery Co. Olean NY.
Specifications:
Total knife length (not including scabbard): 33 cm (13 inches)
Blade length: 18 cm (7 inches)
Hilt length: 15 cm (6 inches)
Scabbard length: 21.5 cm (8.46 inches)
Antique Polish Hunting Knives Set
Antique Polish hunting knives set of a long dagger and short knife both with horn handles, probably deer antlers. The ornate leather scabbard is with the initials A.S with a royal crown above. The handle of the long dagger is with monogram initials on the pommel. The ricasso is marked L. Knapinski, Krakow.
Dimensions:
Total length: 49 cm/19.29 inches
Length of dagger: 44.2 cm/17.4 inches
Length of knife: 27 cm/10.62 inches
World War One Trench Art Knives Set
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A set of World War 1 trench art knives made by American, British, German and possibly French or Belgium soldiers between 1914-1918 during the constant bombardments across the trench lines.
This unique set includes the following items from top to bottom as shown in the photos:
British Trench Art Knife From The First World War
American World War One Trench Art Knife
Trench Art Knife From WW1 1914
German World War One Trench Art Knife
German Trench Art WW1 Knife
These are all unique and one of a kind items.
Chris Reeve Project 1 Knife – USA Model
Original Chris Reeve Project 1 model knife made in the USA, serial number 36 on the blade stamped also with the CR. The blade and handle are one piece of A2 steel, 55-57 RC and Kal-gard coated. On the Other side of the blade “Made in USA” is stamped. The handle is hollow and the screw in butt cap is D655 Aluminum. The leather scabbard is also marked with the CR logo. Chris Reeve Project 1 knife made in the USA. This is number 36 from the first 50 of this model.
Dimensions
Overall length with scabbard: 35.5 cm/13.97 inches
Overall length without scabbard: 34.3 cm/13.5 inches
World War Two Italian Fascist M1937 MVSN Officers Dagger
World War Two Italian Fascist M1937 MVSN/PNF Officers Dagger. These daggers were worn by officers of both the MVSN (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale AKA the Blackshirts) and the PNF (Partito Nazionale Fascista), This was the first of the two types of chained hangers for this model of dagger, in 1939 the M chain would be replaced with leather hangers. This dagger is in excellent condition, the eagle head bakelite grip plates are without chips or scratches, and the scabbard is with almost all of its original paint. The fitting on the grip clearly show the fasces (bundling wooden rods and a single-bladed axe with leather straps) which represented punishment in ancient Rome. The nickel plated blade is in excellent condition as well with very little spots as can be seen in the pics. The chain link hanger is with the iconic Roman eagle and the SPQR (Senātus Populusque Rōmānus in Latin, the Senate and People of Rome in English).
Deep Dive Knife by Siebe Gorman
Deep dive knife by Siebe Gorman & Company London 1910. This specialty knife is made of brass or bronze with a bakelite hilt used by British deep sea divers. Made by the Siebe Gorman company that specialized in maritime engineering and diving equipment such as diving helmets, breathing apparatuses and others.
This rare deep sea diver knife is in very good condition, showing the crest of the manufacturer which not all models feature. The other side of the hilt read: "Siebe Gorman and Co. Ltd. Submarine Engineers London (Patent)". This was probably a presentation knife.
Dimensions:
Knife length (without scabbard): 33.5 cm
Blade: 19.5 cm
Hilt: 14 cm
Scabbard: 21 cm
Total length: 35 cm
Spanish Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo Knife 1892
Spanish Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo knife signed 1892 with ram horn handle and steel with leather scabbard and behind it a large metal belt hanger. A massive wide blade used by the artillery soldiers for fighting as well as for utility purposes. Some nicks on the blade which have been repaired decades ago adding character.
Dimensions
Length with scabbard: 41.5 cm
Length without scabbard: 38 cm
Austrian Marine Naval Cutlass Sword Model 1858 by FS Jung
Austrian Marine Naval Cutlass Sword Model 1858 used mainly for marine naval warfare while boarding enemy ships. The cutlass is easy and smooth to wield with a very good balance, suited for fighting in close quarters. In Austria this cutlass sword was called “Entersabel” or “Bordsabel”. Up until 1858 the Austrian Navy used French captured cutlasses and in 1858 ordered its original design which remained in service till 1904. On ships it was used mostly as a working tool for general use thus the scabbards are missing on most pieces and are extremely rare.
The sword has a thick and forward heavy pipeback blade, a basket guard as for this kind of weapon. Produced by FS Jung with a mark of a cross surrounded by four smaller crosses. Dated 1858.
No scabbard.
Grips have damage but blade and the rest of the sword are in very good condition.
Measurements
76 cm / 30 inches
Indian Madu Shields Set with Horns and Decorative Colorful Bucklers
Indian Madu shields set with horns and decorative colorful bucklers. These Madu were used defensively by Fakirs and Mendicants who were generally not allowed to carry traditional weapons. The shields, also known as Dhal, are intricately decorated and painted with a distinct four steel discs in the center of the shield. In the back the shield is fitted with woven straps covered in red cloth.
These Madu Dhal shields with Indian deer horns were probably made in the late 19th to early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Shield diameter: 28 cm / 11 inches
Length with horns: 80 cm / 31 inches - 67 cm / 26 inches
Set weight: 3 Kg / 6.6 lbs.
US Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber By Ames
This model 1840 light artillery sabre was manufactured by US contract by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts and in 1863 5,300 of these sabers were manufactured. This sword is marked "A.D.K. on ricasso, which are the initials of the inspector A.D. King. The grip is covered with leather and wound with brass wire. The scabbard is metal and since identified as the type 2 it has a ring around the mouth of the scabbard, the type 1 doesn't. Unlike the Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber the this artillery model 1840 has no basket guard. The American model 1840 light artillery sabre was designed after the French model 1829 mounted artillery sabre.
Russian 1827 Pattern Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword
Original Czarist Imperial Model 1827 Pioneer Sawback sword. These were the standard sidearm sword for Russian Pioneer Troops during this period. Marked 1832 with various proof marks. Blade is with serrated sawback and curved blade with cutlass blood groove. This sword does not come with the scabbard.