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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

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

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

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

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...
From top: CAS Iberia/APOC Wallace Smatchet, SOG BAR15T Tanto Bayonet, KA-BAR Dust II and Montana Knife Co. V24.

Combat Legacy: Modern Military Knives [Field-Tested]

Contemporary armed forces styles are chips off the old block. While U.S. troops have long had a choice of carrying alternative knives as opposed to...
The logos of both makers appear on the blade above the ricasso of an EGA Dagger—Elishewitz at right and George at left.

Dream Marine Team: Allen Elishewitz/Les George Collabs

Allen Elishewitz/Les George knife collaborations are four point oh. If you are into custom tactical knives, chances are very good that you have heard of...
Three vintage OSS smatchets, from left: one with a “bright blade,” a very scarce variation of the top one featuring a Parkerized blade, and one with a wooden handle.

50 Years Ago In BLADE: Knives Of The OSS

The May-June 1975 American Blade covered the CIA-forerunner’s knives.
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