Description
Rare American WW2 era US Army/Navy Pilot survival/fighting knife manufactured during the war by W.R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY COMPANY. This type was issued to the American air crews as an all-purpose fighting/utility knife in case of a bail-out. Case Cutlery is one of the oldest American knife makers in continues operation in the US. These Case Pilot Knives are a lot scarcer than similar-purpose 5″ blade knives made by Camillus. During the war only a small order of “pilot knives” was placed with Case Cutlery; a rare find in any condition these days. This exact type is illustrated on page 90 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey – a well-established expert an author of many books on the subject of US military edged weapons (see the book’s page scan attached).
This knife is only slightly used, it is much better-than-average condition for the type. The blade has been gently re-sharpened, the edge is razor-sharp; the tip is intact. Large “square” font CASE logo on ricasso. Stacked leather washers handle with red-black-n-bronze spacers and “mushroom head” aluminum pommel and bronze guard. All parts are tight with no play. The knife is about 9-1/4″ / 23.5 cm overall; the blade is about 5” /12.8 cm. Original brown leather sheath is in great condition, considering the age; the leather is soft and supple; the keeper is intact. Front panel is signed HAROLD PLATSON. Don’t miss your chance to add this rare WW2 Case XX Pilot Knife it to your collection!
This rare WW2 Case XX Pilot Knife and original scabbard have not been cleaned or tampered with in any way; this knife is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife 😉 I have a few more vintage Case XX knives, as well as WW2 era combat knives and bayonets, scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale – please take a look in our Militaria section.
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