Posted on: Feb 7
Pictured at right is an M-5 bayonet, designed to fit the M-1 Garand Rifle. It is an authentic, US military issued bayonet.
This bayonet style was issued first in 1953 and replaced the earlier M-1 and M-1905 bayonets. During the Korean war, those models were found to be awkward to …
Posted on: Jan 3
German bayonets from WWII are a popular miltaria collectible. These bayonets were often designed to attach to the Mauser rifle, effectively making them spears for close-in combat. The Mauser was a common WWII German officer’s rifle.
The item pictured at the right is a genuine bayonet knife for sale on eBay. These genuine items …
Posted on: Dec 29
Delving into the world of Japanese sword collecting is a bit like drinking from a fire hose. There’s a lot of information out there and it’s difficult to make sense of it all. For a new collector, it’s hard to distinguish fakes from the real thing, and it’s tricky to learn …
Posted on: Dec 28
After a long, successful career in the US Military, Thomas M. Johnson embarked on a career as a writer. Specializing in German edged weapons and other German militaria, he is considered on of the leading authorities on the subject.
This book serves as a detailed survey and reference of …
Posted on: Dec 26
This is a replica of the last sword issued by the US Navy. A cutlass design, it’s often referred to as a “pirate sword” due to the sweeping cup and hilt design. This saber was issued to sailors from 1917 until the mid-1940’s. In 1949, it was …
Posted on: Dec 25
It’s very difficult, and often expensive, to find original WWII daggers. For a serious militaria collector, a replica will often make due as a place-holder or to fill in gaps in a collection. This replica is representative of the period, and is perfect for a collector or history buff.
This model …
Posted on: Dec 20
Another top-quality knife from the Ek Commando Knife Company. These knives are instant militaria collectibles.
Ek Knife has been hand-making these knives for decades and have long had a reputation for making some of the highest-quality US Military combat knives.
This Bowie knife features an extended clip for extra control. Use this choil to …
Posted on: Dec 16
It’s not surprising that these knives have become quite collectible, given their pedigree. For nearly seventy years, The EK Commando Knife Company has been producing the highest quality, combat tested knives. This makes them sought-after militaria by many serious collectors.
EK Knives have seen action in five wars: WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf …
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