Description
The knife sports a beefy 6″ blade, wide bronze double-hilt and initialed pommel handle, and comes with the original sailor-signed leather sheath. Proudly made in Gladstone, Michigan, USA circa late 1930s-early 1940s. Marble’s was one of the best US makers of hunting knives, axes and other outdoor gear since 1898. With the onset of WW2 Marble’s had quickly adapted to the new market and begun manufacturing a “militarized” double-hilt Ideal model in various blade sizes that were better suited for the needs of the American servicemen. The demand for the much-needed fighting knives early in the war was high; many GIs had privately purchased Marble’s knives and carried them through every major WW2 theater. A similar Marble’s Ideal fighting knife type is illustrated on page 180 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 page’s photo attached).
This large Ideal is only slightly used; it’s in much better than average condition for the type. Original leather scabbard in in excellent shape, considering the age; the leather is soft and supple still. The back is signed Lieut. Philip H. Schopield / -214800- U.S.N.R. The knife is about 10-1/8″ / 25.8 cm overall; the blade is about 6″ / 15.2 cm. The blade is razor-sharp still; the tip is intact; vintage 3-line Marble’s logo on ricasso. Stacked leather washes handle with brass and red-n-black fiber spacers; the handle is solid, all parts are tight with no play. Overall, this rare large WW2 Marbles Ideal fighting knife is in 100% serviceable condition still; don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection!
This original WW2 Marbles Ideal fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos; Garand clips are not included with the knife 😉 I have a few more WW2 era American combat knives and bayonets, as well as a number of 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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