If you see this please let me know, if you know, what they used to keep the pommels on the knife. I have this exact knife, marked too, and the pommel is missing the metal that would seal it to the tang. I want to re seal it but don’t know what metal it is. I don’t think it’s aluminum, the melting point would be too high and would melt the plastic and burn the leather when pouring it into the pommel to seal it. I only know it’s poured in because of how the remaining metal is connected on the tang of my knife where it fell out from
@danpinto13226 күн бұрын
The M1 Sniperscope was used in WW2. M2 Sniperscope was being made as the war ended. It was pushed into service in Korea while the M3 scope was being made. Your case is for the M3. Nice Case!
@NateDrew-t5y9 күн бұрын
I have the parkerized version in very nice condition my grandfather left me.
@CandC6815 күн бұрын
Not odd that it had USMC on it. MACVSOG oversaw units from all branches of the service. Marines under SOG would have been Force Recon. Most SOG folks were Army Special Forces. I will say though that if this knife were carried in the field, it is in remarkable condition. I was in SOG in 68, and the SOG knife existed then. I didn't have one, partially because no one ever turned them back in. I had the Air Force Survival Knife.
@C.Python35715 күн бұрын
Bel pezzo
@richardturk716218 күн бұрын
Loved the canted blade models very very nice knife. They did tuck into the body when strapped on a load bearing vest or wherever gear you wanted it on.
@CandC6818 күн бұрын
Great info. I was at SOG the summer of 68. No SOG knife was issued. The reason I heard was that NONE were ever returned. lol. So, my "SOG" knife was the Air Force Survival Knife (with of course a Swiss Army knife in my pocket.). An ugly but useful tool. No regrets.
@richardturk716221 күн бұрын
Love people prepare to do a video. They don't. Look we don't need to know why you haven't done something just stop with the senseless chatter and get to the point of the video.
@southcoastdub22 күн бұрын
Searching on eBay for one with thumb grooves. Dont mind a replica, can’t afford an original. Any recommendations on where to buy one?
@Jewclaw25 күн бұрын
Awesomely video!
@randalljohnson739129 күн бұрын
I have a Boker replica of the V-42 complete with replica sheath. I have never handled a true V-42 , but the balance of the replica is awesome. It's a beautiful knife.
@danielcurtis1434Ай бұрын
I thought they were made from .50 bmg bullets??? Or were they actually just solid steel??? I would think a lead core bullet would have greater velocity and performance???
@psyraxx39Ай бұрын
Metal detector friendly
@DKbananasАй бұрын
Just found one in an original, but not correct for the knife M6 scabbard viner 1943. The USM6 in the leather is overstamped with XXXXXX. Would that indicate it was sold as surplus after ww2?
@itstur6otime7712 ай бұрын
My grandfather's is locked in my safe. Made by case with sheath
@TravisMcKnight-lk7gg2 ай бұрын
Blade length is another deadly feature allowing you to reach the vitals organs 🫀🫁
@Irenaeus-von-Lyon2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sir.
@RexApplegate2 ай бұрын
My favorite would be the buck 119, 120, 122 and 124. In the era they were made by hand to a very high standard. They were popular for private purchase and some units issued them.
@glbwoodsbum25672 ай бұрын
Excellent video!!!
@chrisnewport78262 ай бұрын
Airborne!
@chrisnewport78263 ай бұрын
SOG guys always make me feel short.
@chrisnewport78263 ай бұрын
Airborne!
@shadowstalker1306663 ай бұрын
Ive got a post war civilian version. No bluing and brass guard, and makes a great hunting knife too.
@Α.Μ.Η3 ай бұрын
One replica of battle knife maybe not be so bad.The problem is that they are selling that like a genuine knife that fought in the war with the money of the original.The cost of one reproduction knife is not so expensive, like the presentation who we see in the video.
@davidcurry92923 ай бұрын
Your knife same age as me . I’ve got the gerber command ll 1 of 1500 series. Don’t plan on using it , unless SHTF lol
@jasemac53913 ай бұрын
That was awesome watching this video 👍🏻🇦🇺
@chrisnewport78264 ай бұрын
Got some nice one there, sooo, play cards, ah, badly?
@ccfmfg4 ай бұрын
Did Gerber ever make a Fork and Spoon to go with that Knife? Or a maybe a Killing/Survival Spork?
A substitute that comes to my school a lot was one of the medics in the group of men that owned Bubba. Almost every time I have a class with him he tells stories of how the interrogations went.
@Biblicalgiants4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I think I have one of the 5th Special Forces Group Vietnam lighters Ben Baker procured for the men in his unit. I bought it at the big military show in Louisville last week. Thanks
@njzeigler43705 ай бұрын
Western w-49
@timper43265 ай бұрын
It was definitely a combat knife, not based on a hunting knife design.
@TheShurikenZone5 ай бұрын
Awesome video. When I was a little kid, my grandpa taught me the method he used to throw his knife, during the war. More than 20 years later... I throw shuriken on youtube. Life is interesting. haha
@anthonyortega31545 ай бұрын
you have some very nice knifes
@larpingtonboogecke5 ай бұрын
The Case is definitely one of my favorites
@lowelltackett33235 ай бұрын
Agreed!! In 1965 I purchased a Randall Model 14 while on my way to Vietnam - I paid $25 for it, and waited (maybe?) two weeks for delivery from Orlando, FL to Okinawa. In 2003 my older son carried that knife during his service in the Iraqi War.
@nick-un9pk6 ай бұрын
My dad lost his fighting hand to hand. I do have his uniform in mint condition. Also several combat worn insignia patches.
@electraglide28186 ай бұрын
I have a repop of this. It stays sharp and moves sweet in the hand.
@kennysammijo6 ай бұрын
What would a numbered model in good condition with original sheath and stone be valued around? It appears to be the plum variant, having a serial number of 26xx. Thank you in advance for your insight and for the informative video.
@GentryGallery6 ай бұрын
I haven’t been keeping up with recent sales, and I’ve never personally owned a plum variant, but I wouldn’t let it go for less than 4 figures. On eBay prices used to top off at around $3000 but you have to factor in losing nearly 20% from sellers fees / taxes. It’s a buyers market right now with the economic uncertainty, and it depends so much on condition, so I could be way off. anywho, if you are interested in selling I’d love to see the knife. You can email me at [email protected] - if we can’t make a deal I can certainly give you more info after seeing it. Thanks for watching!
@bradcarter54036 ай бұрын
I mean collectible wise sure, but if you’re wanting the best available then that one that Boker makes has much better steel and for me is balanced better than even the original that I personally held and all of the case stuff in general.
@GentryGallery6 ай бұрын
I’m sure the boker reproduction is sturdier - these original v42 knives weren’t intended for the typical hard use that a fighting knife deals with. The design of the blade is nearly impossible to mass produce and is only intended to provide as much puncturing force as possible. Certainly not known for durability lol. To be honest, I couldn’t see any V42 (original, or reproduction) being useful for anything other than it’s original intended purpose lol. Pretty terrible edc in almost every aspect 😂 But yeah In terms of historic / collectors value there is no comparison 👍🏼
@lucyhartnett6 ай бұрын
Ok so, Story time ? 😅😅
@natalialabun40666 ай бұрын
A more fitting title would be "Adolf in Bundesland"
@GentryGallery6 ай бұрын
Apologies in advance for some of the censorship in this video - have to make these **ok** for all platforms guidelines 😅
@eventhorizon13837 ай бұрын
I carry the boker v42 dagger along with my Walther ppk.
@williemoreno78017 ай бұрын
I have this exact knife. It was given to me by a longtime family friend. He was a an Air Force fighter pilot during Korean War. He carried the knife during his missions 5:08 . One side of the guard has broken off. It’s also missing the knife handle leather keep. The knife has sentimental value to me, and I would like to restore. Do you know where I could purchase those replacement parts.
@trapezedave7 ай бұрын
Sir, I have one of the wooden handled knives like the one you said was Italian and gave away. I do not find any info on that knife. Can you help me with that. Thank you for your help, Dave
@GentryGallery7 ай бұрын
Hi Dave, I only ever owned this one example and I am not very well versed on Italian knives but I would start by looking up “M1939 Pugnale”. I do know there were a few variants of varying rarity. Hope this helps and thank you for watching!
@trapezedave7 ай бұрын
@GentryGallery thank you, I went through the comments and found the reference to this knife, I really appreciate your quick response, I really like your vids ( and my knives) thanks again..
@Art999353 ай бұрын
@@trapezedaveHi I'm Italian. I am an army veteran with various deployments iraq afghan bosnia kosovo lebanon... And I am passionate about blades.. That model is the MOD39.. It derives from a mix between the fascist GIL model and the Austrian sturmessern of the 1st world war where many soldiers Italians preferred to replace their supplied knife with the Austrian one captured from the enemy!... The Mod 39 entered service in World War II to equip paratroopers and Alpine troops... To provide them with a shorter melee weapon than the bayonet and that it had a minimum value for field utility uses, the choice of wood on the grips rather than leather was preferred because as well as being more easily available it was easily replaceable in the field in case of breakage! The knife is mainly designed for offensive point use typical of Italian dagger fencing which favored point attacks and lateral exits.. Or forward and back... unlike the kabar and the American school which included cutting and point blows. I hope I have satisfied your curiosity
@Art999353 ай бұрын
@@trapezedaveHi I'm Italian. I am an army veteran with various deployments iraq afghan bosnia kosovo lebanon... And I am passionate about blades.. That model is the MOD39.. It derives from a mix between the fascist GIL model and the Austrian sturmessern of the 1st world war where many soldiers Italians preferred to replace their supplied knife with the Austrian one captured from the enemy!... The Mod 39 entered service in World War II to equip paratroopers and Alpine troops... To provide them with a shorter melee weapon than the bayonet and that it had a minimum value for field utility uses, the choice of wood on the grips rather than leather was preferred because as well as being more easily available it was easily replaceable in the field in case of breakage! The knife is mainly designed for offensive point use typical of Italian dagger fencing which favored point attacks and lateral exits.. Or forward and back... unlike the kabar and the American school which included cutting and point blows. I hope I have satisfied your curiosity
@Tomikai-zc5kb7 ай бұрын
Very cool ; lots of newer materials and designs today but these knives just have that special place . ❤
@blakenass62338 ай бұрын
I just saw my first V42 at a gun show recently. Was absolutely incredible. Such an exciting find.
@GentryGallery8 ай бұрын
Without a doubt one of the most beautiful fighting knives ever factory produced. Glad that you got to see one up close!
@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke8 ай бұрын
your copy is called : sterile iron guard, not one of the 3500.
@GentryGallery8 ай бұрын
This is not an iron guard, I have one though 👍🏼 the guard is made of brass and the knife is a documented numbered sog.
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If you see this please let me know, if you know, what they used to keep the pommels on the knife. I have this exact knife, marked too, and the pommel is missing the metal that would seal it to the tang. I want to re seal it but don’t know what metal it is. I don’t think it’s aluminum, the melting point would be too high and would melt the plastic and burn the leather when pouring it into the pommel to seal it. I only know it’s poured in because of how the remaining metal is connected on the tang of my knife where it fell out from
The M1 Sniperscope was used in WW2. M2 Sniperscope was being made as the war ended. It was pushed into service in Korea while the M3 scope was being made. Your case is for the M3. Nice Case!
I have the parkerized version in very nice condition my grandfather left me.
Not odd that it had USMC on it. MACVSOG oversaw units from all branches of the service. Marines under SOG would have been Force Recon. Most SOG folks were Army Special Forces. I will say though that if this knife were carried in the field, it is in remarkable condition. I was in SOG in 68, and the SOG knife existed then. I didn't have one, partially because no one ever turned them back in. I had the Air Force Survival Knife.
Bel pezzo
Loved the canted blade models very very nice knife. They did tuck into the body when strapped on a load bearing vest or wherever gear you wanted it on.
Great info. I was at SOG the summer of 68. No SOG knife was issued. The reason I heard was that NONE were ever returned. lol. So, my "SOG" knife was the Air Force Survival Knife (with of course a Swiss Army knife in my pocket.). An ugly but useful tool. No regrets.
Love people prepare to do a video. They don't. Look we don't need to know why you haven't done something just stop with the senseless chatter and get to the point of the video.
Searching on eBay for one with thumb grooves. Dont mind a replica, can’t afford an original. Any recommendations on where to buy one?
Awesomely video!
I have a Boker replica of the V-42 complete with replica sheath. I have never handled a true V-42 , but the balance of the replica is awesome. It's a beautiful knife.
I thought they were made from .50 bmg bullets??? Or were they actually just solid steel??? I would think a lead core bullet would have greater velocity and performance???
Metal detector friendly
Just found one in an original, but not correct for the knife M6 scabbard viner 1943. The USM6 in the leather is overstamped with XXXXXX. Would that indicate it was sold as surplus after ww2?
My grandfather's is locked in my safe. Made by case with sheath
Blade length is another deadly feature allowing you to reach the vitals organs 🫀🫁
Thank you, Sir.
My favorite would be the buck 119, 120, 122 and 124. In the era they were made by hand to a very high standard. They were popular for private purchase and some units issued them.
Excellent video!!!
Airborne!
SOG guys always make me feel short.
Airborne!
Ive got a post war civilian version. No bluing and brass guard, and makes a great hunting knife too.
One replica of battle knife maybe not be so bad.The problem is that they are selling that like a genuine knife that fought in the war with the money of the original.The cost of one reproduction knife is not so expensive, like the presentation who we see in the video.
Your knife same age as me . I’ve got the gerber command ll 1 of 1500 series. Don’t plan on using it , unless SHTF lol
That was awesome watching this video 👍🏻🇦🇺
Got some nice one there, sooo, play cards, ah, badly?
Did Gerber ever make a Fork and Spoon to go with that Knife? Or a maybe a Killing/Survival Spork?
พ่อก็เป็นทหาร เขาเป็นคนรักษาเส้นทางทายประวัติศาสตร์เส้นทางโฮจิมินห์
A substitute that comes to my school a lot was one of the medics in the group of men that owned Bubba. Almost every time I have a class with him he tells stories of how the interrogations went.
Awesome video! I think I have one of the 5th Special Forces Group Vietnam lighters Ben Baker procured for the men in his unit. I bought it at the big military show in Louisville last week. Thanks
Western w-49
It was definitely a combat knife, not based on a hunting knife design.
Awesome video. When I was a little kid, my grandpa taught me the method he used to throw his knife, during the war. More than 20 years later... I throw shuriken on youtube. Life is interesting. haha
you have some very nice knifes
The Case is definitely one of my favorites
Agreed!! In 1965 I purchased a Randall Model 14 while on my way to Vietnam - I paid $25 for it, and waited (maybe?) two weeks for delivery from Orlando, FL to Okinawa. In 2003 my older son carried that knife during his service in the Iraqi War.
My dad lost his fighting hand to hand. I do have his uniform in mint condition. Also several combat worn insignia patches.
I have a repop of this. It stays sharp and moves sweet in the hand.
What would a numbered model in good condition with original sheath and stone be valued around? It appears to be the plum variant, having a serial number of 26xx. Thank you in advance for your insight and for the informative video.
I haven’t been keeping up with recent sales, and I’ve never personally owned a plum variant, but I wouldn’t let it go for less than 4 figures. On eBay prices used to top off at around $3000 but you have to factor in losing nearly 20% from sellers fees / taxes. It’s a buyers market right now with the economic uncertainty, and it depends so much on condition, so I could be way off. anywho, if you are interested in selling I’d love to see the knife. You can email me at [email protected] - if we can’t make a deal I can certainly give you more info after seeing it. Thanks for watching!
I mean collectible wise sure, but if you’re wanting the best available then that one that Boker makes has much better steel and for me is balanced better than even the original that I personally held and all of the case stuff in general.
I’m sure the boker reproduction is sturdier - these original v42 knives weren’t intended for the typical hard use that a fighting knife deals with. The design of the blade is nearly impossible to mass produce and is only intended to provide as much puncturing force as possible. Certainly not known for durability lol. To be honest, I couldn’t see any V42 (original, or reproduction) being useful for anything other than it’s original intended purpose lol. Pretty terrible edc in almost every aspect 😂 But yeah In terms of historic / collectors value there is no comparison 👍🏼
Ok so, Story time ? 😅😅
A more fitting title would be "Adolf in Bundesland"
Apologies in advance for some of the censorship in this video - have to make these **ok** for all platforms guidelines 😅
I carry the boker v42 dagger along with my Walther ppk.
I have this exact knife. It was given to me by a longtime family friend. He was a an Air Force fighter pilot during Korean War. He carried the knife during his missions 5:08 . One side of the guard has broken off. It’s also missing the knife handle leather keep. The knife has sentimental value to me, and I would like to restore. Do you know where I could purchase those replacement parts.
Sir, I have one of the wooden handled knives like the one you said was Italian and gave away. I do not find any info on that knife. Can you help me with that. Thank you for your help, Dave
Hi Dave, I only ever owned this one example and I am not very well versed on Italian knives but I would start by looking up “M1939 Pugnale”. I do know there were a few variants of varying rarity. Hope this helps and thank you for watching!
@GentryGallery thank you, I went through the comments and found the reference to this knife, I really appreciate your quick response, I really like your vids ( and my knives) thanks again..
@@trapezedaveHi I'm Italian. I am an army veteran with various deployments iraq afghan bosnia kosovo lebanon... And I am passionate about blades.. That model is the MOD39.. It derives from a mix between the fascist GIL model and the Austrian sturmessern of the 1st world war where many soldiers Italians preferred to replace their supplied knife with the Austrian one captured from the enemy!... The Mod 39 entered service in World War II to equip paratroopers and Alpine troops... To provide them with a shorter melee weapon than the bayonet and that it had a minimum value for field utility uses, the choice of wood on the grips rather than leather was preferred because as well as being more easily available it was easily replaceable in the field in case of breakage! The knife is mainly designed for offensive point use typical of Italian dagger fencing which favored point attacks and lateral exits.. Or forward and back... unlike the kabar and the American school which included cutting and point blows. I hope I have satisfied your curiosity
@@trapezedaveHi I'm Italian. I am an army veteran with various deployments iraq afghan bosnia kosovo lebanon... And I am passionate about blades.. That model is the MOD39.. It derives from a mix between the fascist GIL model and the Austrian sturmessern of the 1st world war where many soldiers Italians preferred to replace their supplied knife with the Austrian one captured from the enemy!... The Mod 39 entered service in World War II to equip paratroopers and Alpine troops... To provide them with a shorter melee weapon than the bayonet and that it had a minimum value for field utility uses, the choice of wood on the grips rather than leather was preferred because as well as being more easily available it was easily replaceable in the field in case of breakage! The knife is mainly designed for offensive point use typical of Italian dagger fencing which favored point attacks and lateral exits.. Or forward and back... unlike the kabar and the American school which included cutting and point blows. I hope I have satisfied your curiosity
Very cool ; lots of newer materials and designs today but these knives just have that special place . ❤
I just saw my first V42 at a gun show recently. Was absolutely incredible. Such an exciting find.
Without a doubt one of the most beautiful fighting knives ever factory produced. Glad that you got to see one up close!
your copy is called : sterile iron guard, not one of the 3500.
This is not an iron guard, I have one though 👍🏼 the guard is made of brass and the knife is a documented numbered sog.