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WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare
WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare

WW 2 Era American H.Boker USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Orig Leather Scabbard - Rare

$ 157.87

Availability: 80 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Brand: H Boker Co
  • Modified Item: No
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Region of Origin: United States

    Description

    World War 2 Era American Herman Boker Company USA Mark 1 Utility Knife Original Leather Scabbard -  Very Rare.
    Included with this rare World War Two knife is a beautiful framed photo of an anchor and rope entwined
    This rare Boker MK1 type is hard to find in any condition nowadays; don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection!
    The World War Two knife belong to my Father who served in the Navy in World War Two – He was in the following battles – Guadalcanal, Russell Islands, New Guinea, Espirito Santo, New Hebrides, Admiralty Islands, the Liberation of the Philippines, The Battle of Manila, Midway
    The knife has never been cleaned and remains in the same condition it did since the end of World War Two.
    This originalWW2 Boker MK1 fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way; it is in 100% original “as is” condition.
    One side of the knife is marked “USN” on the other side is marked “ H. Boker & Co USA”
    WW2 Boker MK1fighting knife, original leather scabbard. Rare Mark I maker; very good overall condition, considering the age.
    The Boker Knife is hard to find in good condition most of them were broken, lost or fell apart from contact with salt water
    Original World War II era US Navy early issue of
    Mark I Utility knife
    with original early-war production all-leather scabbard. This MK1 was manufactured early in the war by the US-based Herman Boker & Co. plant located in Maplewood, NJ.
    Boker & Co.
    produced a limited quantity of MK1s; a hard to find maker these days. This is Boker’s standard war-time production with a black Bakelite pommel as aluminum was needed for the aviation industry.
    The knife is about 9-3/40″/ 24.7 cm overall; the blade is about 5-1/8″ / 13 cm.
    Original leather scabbard is in great condition,  considering the age. The keeper and all original stitching/rivets are intact; the leather is soft and supple still. Either way, this rare Boker MK1 type is hard to find in any condition nowadays; don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection!
    NOTE: the photograph of the anchor is new !!!!
    The beautiful 8 x 10framed photo is new – and comes from the “Caliandro Art House -
    the photograph is titled “Anchor” and was created by the photographer “Pamela R. Caliandro” – she has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in numerous photography magazines.
    The black and white photo titled “Anchor” is a beautiful historic representation of the United States Navy, with the use of minimalism, showing the curves and angles of the rope and anchor entwined with each other
    NOTE: sale of this photo is not a transfer of rights - this photo is a reprint from an original print - this photo is not for resale mass reproduction - Pamela R. Caliandro owns and retains the copyright of the photo
    Thanks For Looking