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DESCRIPTION:


1 vintage U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife.  This fine Richtig knife would make an important addition to any collection.


This knife was made by a legend in knife-making.  Frank Richtig had a secret steel tempering process that allowed him to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs.  Frank would demonstrate this at county fairs--after slicing a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would slice through a piece of paper with the same knife.  Frank earned himself a spot in a 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' magazine in the 1930's.  These knives can be used for decades, because of Frank's superior craftsmanship.


This knife measures 12 1/4" overall.  The blade itself measures 7 3/4". 


The Richtig fighting knives with this handle configuration, a handle that includes aluminum, were never marked.   He was visited by the War Department, and was told not to use these materials.  He did it anyway--for the War effort, and avoided marking his knives to avoid any kickback from the War Dept.  The pommel has an extended lanyard ring. 


                       


CONDITION:

This vintage U.S. World War II Richtig fighter is in excellent condition.  The carbon steel blade has the expected darkening.  The spine of the blade has hammer marks--one would like to hope that Frank Richtig hammered this blade through a railroad spike or leaf spring.  








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