The conetta mark 2 was manufactured in new jersery. Value is in the eye of the beholder is never more true than when buying collectibles. Also is the peening on top of pommel correct for conetta. Vietnam m7 conetta fighting knife with us m8a1 pwh sheath stamped on. Antique wwii army m3 fighting knife and bayonet sheath usm8 combat knife.
Steeped in a rich blade making tradition, the randall story is presented here through the words of bo randall, our founder, as well as a timeline outlining major events in the life of our business. Russell used to have a small pamphletbooklet with values for specific knives based upon actual resale prices in the market. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility or tool use. Anderson was published as spell hunter in the us and is the first book in the faery rebels series. This was an experimental attempt to find a grip material more resistant to rot than the leather grip, which did not hold up well in the pacific theatre.
Its the best book out there for 20th century bayonets. This exact knife is pictured on page 79 of mike silveys wwii book f28. With new and used products like wwii military bayonets and scabbards, you will find the perfect parts for a firearm restoration or repair. As the war progressed bayonets began to cover the function of a. After the united states entry into world war ii, complaints arose from army. Knife identification identify antique and collectible knives. He and coauthor roy ritchie published one of the earliest manuals for collectors, the kentucky knife traders manual.
Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. The official price guide to collector knives is designed for all collectors, from novice to expert, and presents information about the hobby, its history, and value identifications. While it could be employed for the uses of a regular knife, its primary goal was for handtohand combat. The blade was made of carbon steel, and was either blued or parkerized. Be sure to check out the case classic pocket knives up for sale in the aapk member store when you get finished with the knife value guides. I did an article on his items for knife world a few years back with some input from family members. United states navy has a heavy steel pommel secured by 2 pins 1st types had a threaded pommel nut, see page 86 of u.
Active during ww ii cornelison was an alabama maker who had some products in coles book. The knife web guide provides an extensive guide of links, resources and information to online knife, sword and cutleryrelated web sites organized by category and search. That book lists values based upon characteristics and makers. Appears to be unissued, but does have storage marks. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. We hope you enjoy this site and will visit it often. From the common to the rare and historic, we cater to every collector. The vietnam era conetta knife was issued to marine corp. Knife knotes 10 us military knives bayonets machetes. The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w.
This site provides information on over 18000 case xx pocket knives for collectors and continues to be updated daily. Also included in the parcels are a deck of cards, a book of crossword puzzles, snacks, games. Case classic knife price guide all about pocket knives. Marine corps m7 bayonetcombat fighting knife manufactured by conetta wusm8a1 twb scabbard. Aprox 3423 force knives were made by case for the devils brigade wwii v42 made by case for the us navy. Trust numrich to have the hardtofind parts that you have been looking for, including these scabbards and bayonets for sale. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. Can anibody provide any additional information about this knife. Vintage us vietnam era colt 62082 armalite green handle bayonet fighting. 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. I dont have it but there is a book titled, levines guide to knives and their values. This is a very good original example of the 2nd type ww2 fighting knife made by conetta in its scabbard.
The 15th edition includes fullyupdated prices, 50 pages of new listings, 100 new blackandwhite photographs, and for the first time, an eightpage fullcolor insert. If you are not happy with the knife for any reason please return it for a full refund. The bayonetknife m4 was adopted in 1944 for use with the caliber. Vg vint vietnam usmc conetta mkii fighting kabar combat. Collectors guide for case xx pocket knives facebook. There are so many knowledgeable collectors here it is amazing.
Us military m7 conetta bayonet vietnam war era nib. I also suggest checking out my list of the best edc knives at any price point if you want a comprehensive curated list of the best edc knives on the market today. If sending a check or money order, please mail, payable to. Order autographed knife books on line to order autographed copies instantly online, using your visa, mastercard, checking account, or paypal account, just click on the paypal button by that title, and indicate the number of copies. In 1975 rodman laboratory,at the rock island arsenal,did research into the possibility of adopting this type of bayonet for general issue. Selling to a private individual unless the knife is long out of production and rare expect.
This is a m4 first production bayonet that has been modified with a hard rubber grip. Could be blued, i only saw one picture of it till now. If you have a specific identification question, please see our identification request page. Marbles v42 dagger 440 leather replica us special forces wwii fixed knife 429. Get the best deals on original vietnam war edged weapons when you shop the largest online selection at. The bayonet had a usm8a1 scabbard maker marked p w h. M5, m5a1, m6, and m7 bayonets, until superceded by the m9 in 1986. Knife appraisals or evaluations are free to our customers. Conetta mark 2 bayonets us military knives bayonets machetes. Stainless steel blade leather handle collectible modern fixed blade knives. There seem to be a lot of issued knives from various sources since then. Ar15m16 m7 bayonet w m8a1 scabbard what a country, inc. Get the best deals on leather handle collectible modern fixed blade knives when you shop the largest online selection at. Good afternoon, while cleaning out his fathers attic, one of my friends found a kabar style fightinh knife, marked us conetta.
Ka bar us collectible edged fighting knives for sale ebay. As for your conetta m7s, now you have both examples of the pommel peen used on them. Wwii v42 made by case for the first special service force. I seen one at a local estate sale along with other vietnam war items. The m4 bayonet, like the m3 fighting knife that preceded it, was designed for rapid production using a minimum of strategic metals and machine processes, it used a relatively narrow 6. These pieces are all over the net and can bring some pretty high prices on ebay.
Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for pocket knives. Wr case xx knife price guide all about pocket knives. Identification and value guide by jim sargent maybe the best for case knives goins encyclopedia of cutlery markings by john goin this is the best book to give history and general knife info. If you collect fighting knives we think youll enjoy what we have to offer. Big book of pocket knives by ron stewart, paperback. Follow these suggestions to assist you when attempting to place a true or fair market value on a knife you are prepared to purchase.
This knife has an alloy type handle and a blue blade. Us fighting knives values military surplus collectors forums. M7 bayonet conetta manufacture rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. The ww2 mk 2 type 2 fighting knives issued to the u. Us vietnam era conetta bayonet fighting knife mk2 blade w. It combined the design features of a bayonet and fighting knife. The value for wwii us edge weapons and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field.
The design, balance and materials employed varied from the run of the mill knife. We can also research your cutlery for historical, age and patent information. If you are not a knife retailer and just have a few knives, or a collection of knives you want to sell. Browse the aapk knife price guide for estimated values. I got the uk edition because i think it looks much better than the us one and the uk covers for all the books in the series match. Up for auction is a conetta experimental mk2m7 bayonet. I have been collecting military bayonets and other edged weapons for over 35 years and i live near the smokey mountains in the united states.
How to determine the value of a knife our pastimes. Patterned after the trench knife m3, some early examples actually used m3 blades. Dont be shy about asking your questions here on this forum. If you are wanting to buy antique or collectible knives, please visit our online store and view our knives for sale page. Made by sarco in the 1980s these parts were purchased from conetta at a buyer take all sale. This exact knife is pictured on page 129 of mike silveys military pocket knife book. I have received a m7 bayonet, my first made by conetta and it has some features not seen on my other 60s m7 bayonets. Browse our bayonets, scabbards, and accessories today. Us mark 2 kabar fighting knife us military fighting knife with. Kabar is the contemporary popular name for the combat knife first adopted by the united states marine corps in. This oneofakind case pocket knife is an automatic opening knife with rich red stag handle.
The basic m4 bayonet design became the basis for subsequent u. Ii cornelison was an alabama maker who had some products in coles book. Look inside for links to knife manufacturers, custom knife makers, swords, magazines, knife. You can also buy research materials from one of our affiliates at our. These legendary fighting knives are commonly referred to as kabars and remain the standard fighting knife of the us marine corps. Always associated with prototype, special forces sniper or some other desirable description they are in fact fantasy knives. Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide. The m3 fighting knife also called the m3 trench knife had a 6. They went on to publish the bestselling standard knife collectors guide, then others like big book of pocket knives, cattaraugus cutlery company, and standard guide to razors. Levines guide to knives and their values by bernard levine is a good starting point, big book of pocket knives. Then click the adjoining email link to send me a message.
Original usgi surplus in wrap, excellent condition. The bayonetknife m4 was also used on the selectivefire m2 carbines which were developed postwar. Y, camillus, ontario, and a msi, all have nice blue. Leather handle collectible modern fixed blade knives for. Well pass your info on to the many buyers who may be interested. Many of you know us through our old knife lists and we appreciate your continued support. Knife sale page us military knives bayonets machetes. The case copperlock automatic red stag scales, file worked knife is very rare. Knife books by bernard levine autographed copies new.
The current issue us bayonet for the m16 rifle although relatively new it already has a substantial number of variations both official and commercial. The side of the cross piece has two areas where it looks like it was removed from a sprue. Vietnam war us army m8a1 bayonet knife scabbard us made mint. 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. Us era vietnam military nib conetta war bayonet m7 era bayonet nib us conetta m7 vietnam war military us military m7. Selling a conetta marked mark 2 fighting knife from the late 1960s. I specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. Best high value knives this is the section of the website containing my top picks for a budget aka, high value blades.
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