This is an RH 32 hunting/general purpose knife. As used during the 1940's. This knife is part of the RH series
which was put out by the Remington/PAL companies. Although the knives were produced for the civilian market,
many soldiers purchased them and took them into combat.
One of the most notable characteristics of this knife is the upwardly shaped blade. Thick and wide in design. The
base was marked with the RH 32 and logo characters. Of single edge construction.
The scabbard featured here is well worn. The original light brown color has been faded. The sides are secured
via the use of rivets and heavy duty thread. Two slits are applied to create a belt loop. This permits the knife
to be carried on the belt. The upper section of the scabbard has a strap with a metal snap. This feature wraps
around the handle and keeps the knife from coming off the scabbard.
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This edge weapon is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other fighting knives, you can do so by going to our
Military Fighting Knives Price Guide
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force, USMC and other organizations.
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