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| Hanwei V-42 Letter Opener (MH2355) |
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The V-42 Dagger was a specialized fighting knife designed by Major General Robert T. Frederick for the First Special Service Force, or Devil's Brigade, of which he was commanding officer. This unit was a special paratroop unit formed from volunteers of the US and Canadian Military to perform commando type operations behind enemy lines during WWII, and its members were trained extensively in the lethal use of the knife.
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| Hanwei Fairbairn-Sykes Letter Opener (MH2356) |
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More commonly known as the British Commando Stiletto, The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting knife is named for its designers, W.E. Fairbairn and E.A. Sykes, who developed the knife in Shanghai prior to WWII. The knife was issued to British Commando units during WWII and, on a limited basis, to U.S. Army Rangers stationed in England prior to the mainland invasion. A version was produced in the U.S. for the OSS. Wartime production versions of the Fairbairn Sykes are highly collectible.
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| Hanwei Mark 2 Letter Opener (MH2357) |
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One of the most recognized general issue knives of WWII, the USMC Fighting Knife is not only still in use today it has also become a symbol of the Marines who carry it. Also known as the Mark 2, after its Navy designation, the knife was fist issued in early 1943 and has been the standard fighting knife of the Marine Corps for more than 50 years. Originally designed as a hunting knife, the only change for the original military version was the application of a non-reflective matte black or gray phosphate finish. Millions of the knives have since been made.
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| Hanwei M3 Letter Opener (MH2358) |
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The M3 Trench Knife was standardized by the United Sates Army on January 14, 1943 to replace the 1918 Mark1 Trench Knife, carried over from WWI. The M3 was intended for issue to any soldier not equipped with a bayonet. Priority issue was given to the Airborne, Rangers, Mountain and Glider infantry Troops. Over 2.5 million M3 knives were produced by nine manufacturers during WWII, at an average cost to the government of $1.50. Some of the rarer versions sell today in the collector market for upwards of $1000.00!
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| Hanwei 1918 Mark 1 Letter Opener (MH2362) |
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Designed for close-combat trench warfare, the 1918 Mark 1 was commissioned near the end of World War I, but never saw action until the beginning of WWII, when it was pressed into service for, among others, Airborne, Rangers and Glider Infantry troops and saw action until early 1943, when it was replaced by the M3. The distinctive "knuckle-duster" grip of the Mk. 1 was cast in brass with a black anti-reflective finish. Highly collectible, the Mark 1 was made by three manufacturers in the U.S. and one in France. Originals sell in the collector market for up to $1000!
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