COMMANDO KNIVES FOR SALE
This knife is on sale at a reduced price. I am taking a beating on this knife, but I need to raise some cash. Now only $500 shipped CONUS with a zipper pouch included
Information provided by Ron Flook, noted author.  "Darlington Knife:  I had a contact in Canada  search out the service number as I knew that type of number was Canadian.  The  knife is named to an Albert Ernest Smith who was a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers." Good start to doing an in-depth research. Named knives are rare.
Below: After much deliberation I have decided to offer this knife for sale in an attempt to raise money for a couple others. It is a very unique knife. I suspect it was made by someone at the Darlington Locomotive Works England for a fellow employee going off to war. It provides an excellent opportunity for someone to purchase a custom WW-II dagger with clear provenance and a chance to do further research. The handle is made of plexiglas and aluminum washers. I was told by a Scottish arms maker the colored rings designate an Artillery Unit. Acording to Ron Flook the serial number is traceable to a WW-2 Canadian Artilleryman.  PRICE REDUCED for quick sale shipped CONUS is $775.00 $500
My Friend's Genuine WW-II Knives For Sale Are Shown Below Here
NOTE: Sometimes I will place a knife "on hold" for a client until they can get together the payment. This is  a short term situation unless you are a previous buyer. Do NOT abuse this courtesy. I appreciate notice as soon as possible if you cannot afford to complete the purchase. So you may find some knives temporarily on hold but keep checking back in case they are released again for sale!
Knife no. 17: Nice gnarly Antler hilt, 4 5/8 inches natural brown color. Black oval (possibly tarnished silver) cap on end of handle. These knives were often sold thru military tailors in WWII in London and other major cities. 6 9/16 inch heavy forged blade. Blade has a grey patina with a few scabbard stains, no chips, or rust on blade . Never sharpened. Standard oval 2 inch guard blackened steel is unmarked. Brown leather scabbard is hand stitched with rare button style hanger stitched to a bayonet frog. Scabbard is the Camp-X style and may be a replacement. Price is $475  (this sheath is worth $125 all by itself!)
No. 28 British Commando knife 3rd pattern, may be post war. Pommel nut is unusually tall, (Australian type??) blackened and drilled through. Probably for a lanyard ring. Hilt is stock 3rd type painted green. The thinner than usual oval guard is blued, unmarked and tight. the bright 6-13/16ths inch blade is unsharpened and very heavy forging (few stains). Sleeve type arm sheath has a leather strap and buckle, unmarked on rear. Wrist strap and snap retainer. Sheath has a plated chape. All stitching intact on this unusual piece.  Price is: $475
inquire. Now with a reduced price! Absolutely Stunning knife!  No. 29  There are not many more of these left anywhere!  If you are looking for a centerpiece for your collection this would be it! Private purchase, unusual British Commando knife. Nut is darkened stock size. The handle is 4 11/16 inches long, checquered and blackened in perfect condition. Three inch "S" guard is blued and unmarked. Pointy 6 3/4 inch blade is ground with a one inch ricasso which is marked "WSC" & "3". The blade is bright polished and unsharpened with no chips or wear. Needs minor cleaning. Brown leather sheath has belt slots and a glove snap retainer. Has a nickel plated pointy chape (possibly silver) with a staple on the rear. Incised lines and stitching on the sheath are crisp. Price is  $2,500 CONUS
New Knives added 12-1-18
No. 35: Cast hilt Commando knife believed to be British. These knives are very hard to find in good condition. Many times the blades are snapped off or the handles are cracked. Guard, hilt and pommel are cast as one piece right onto the blade. Unmarked, the handles have very fine rings which improve the gripping. Handle is covered with some type of black painted finish with about 85% remaining. The 6 7/16th inch full-length blade is well used but still retains about 80% of its original black finish and has been sharpened. The stiff black leather sheath is of the American style with belt slots, wire hook, and large glove snap retainer. This is a stout and exceptionally nicely made sheath. This increasingly hard to find knife was probably issued in a cheap commercial style sheath which soon wore out. Reduced to $475 USD shipped in CONUS
No.46: Below, Maybe Post-War, Wood Hilt British Command Knife. (Kevin listed this as post-war but I believe they are acknowledged as wartime issue as well.) Blackened pommel nut, probably brass. Wood hilt is made to replicate third issued F-S. Black stain or painted finish with 2 inch oval blued steel guard. It has an obliterated number on the top side. Blade is machine made. The bronze heat treat color is 95% polished away. The residual color can be seen at the ricasso. The unsharpened blade is polished with no chips or rust. The rare non-standard tube sheath is a heavy brown leather US type stitched and stapled with a round brass chape. (usually the chape is missing on these sheaths) The frog is cut for belt slits , ½ of the snap strap is missing. The frog is stamped “England” on the reverse side. SALE $450 $475 USD shipped CONUS

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