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Commissioned by U.S. Army Col. Robert T. Frederick in 1942, the Case V-42 was issued to troops of the joint U.S.-Canadian First Special Service Force. Gene Gutierrez, 98, (right) was with the FSSF when it drove the Germans from Italy’s Monte la Difensa in 1944, and was on hand in 2015 to help Case introduce a repro of the knife at the SHOT Show. The pictured V-42 is an original from the collection of Les George. (Les George knife image)

Legendary knives that gave the U.S. military its edge

Steve Shackleford -
These knives formed the tip of the U.S. Military's spear.
Veteran designed or manufactured knives (from top) Spartan Blades Harsey Dagger, CRKT Xolotl Auto, Stroup Knives HM1 and Winkler Knives Operator.

Military Knives: Veteran-Designed & Military-Inspired Steel

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These veteran-designed or manufactured knives are ready to serve.
“The USMC fighting knife has not always been made by KA-BAR, and KA-BAR didn’t even make them first, but they made it their own,” noted Marine Corps veteran/knifemaker Les George. “It’s the stereotypical military knife in the western hemisphere.” It was the Marine Corps knife of choice in World War II, including on the beach landing at Iwo Jima. (Knife from the Les George collection; Les George knife image)

Military Knives: Historic Star-Spangled Steel

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Few knives have served America more than those of the U.S. military. Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the most...
Designed by Clarence “Bud” Holzmann, the Gerber MK II gained legendary status during the Vietnam War and is still highly sought after today. Its defining feature was its wasp waist, a design adding to its penetration prowess. (Rock Island Auction Company image)

U.S. Military Daggers: Blades That Have Taken Point

Mike Haskew -
Daggers have struck home the U.S. military's point from the trenches of Europe to the jungles of Vietnam. Through the years, the military dagger has...
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Custom Gallery: Customs That Demonstrate Martial Mastery

BLADE Staff -
From historic clashes to modern conflict, these fierce custom blades prove there is still a profound amount of art in the tools of war.
One of the original Model 15 Airman prototypes (top) and two subsequent models. The prototype’s handle is secured by three bolts as opposed to the two bolts in the later models. Randall used the white Tenite handle only for a year or so before adopting the more familiar green Tenite. The prototype’s hilt is nickel silver in contrast to the brass hilts on almost all Model 15s with Tenite handles.

Randall Airman: USMC Prototype Carried By The Father Of Marine Helicopters

Will Talbot -
The story of a prototype Airman and a Marine pioneer
KA-BAR is making a Marine anniversary dress sword in a limited edition of 250 pieces that at press time was slated to be out in early October.

Semper Fi Blades: Celebrating the US Marines’ 250th Anniversary

Steve Shackleford -
Honor 250 years of Marine Corps history! Discover the legendary KA-BAR/MK2 fighting knife and new anniversary blades from makers like Medford and Defiant 7. The...
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