WWII US Queen Fighting Knife -
A fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility
or tool use. Activities such as clearing foliage, chopping branches for cover, opening ammunition crates, etc.
The item featured on this page is a figthing knife manufactured. As manufactured during WWII by the Queen company.
The design consists of a compressed brown leather ring handle. The pommel is of steel and leather
construction with a flat top.
The scabbard is made of leather. It has two slitd cut to allow the belt to slide through. The blade is of
single edge design. It does not have a blood groove. The tip points slightly upwards.
This knife was more than likely a private purchase.
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clearly defined points that should be noted.
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The pommel is made of half leather and half metal. The metal portion is fairly thin compared to
other knife designs. A rectangular wedge is inserted in the center of the pommel which keeps it
in place.
The base of the blade is marked "Queen".
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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