Original WW II US Edged Weapons

Build Your Collection of Original World War II U.S. Edged Weapons

Edged weapons were an important part of combat and everyday life during World War II. You can look at eBay to find a nice selection of unused and secondhand antique military knives for sale at low-cost prices. Understanding the different types of WWII fighting knives you can get and some features they might have can help you find the models that you want to add to your collection.

Different kinds of vintage military knives in service during WWII had various blade designs that were intended to help complete certain tasks. The blade shape could determine how you might use the WWII knife in everyday life. If you want to collect a particular blade style, it might be helpful to know what your options are. Here are just a few of the common WWII fighting knife blades you can choose:

• Spear - The spear point blade on many WWII fighting knives is typically long and wide. Exact lengths and widths can vary. See the manufacturer site for details. A spear point could be useful for stabbing or prying things open when necessary.
• Dagger - The dagger blade on WWII knives is usually sharp on both sides and tapers to a fine point.
• Drop - Some vintage military knives use a drop point. This point sits slightly lower than the spine of the blade and is intended to make the design strong.

In addition to the blades, it's important to know how many kinds of antique military knives for sale there are available. You can find all the common types of vintage combat knives on eBay at reasonable prices. Some of the WWII knives you come across might be antiques that haven't been used before. Looking through both the secondhand and unused knives from WWII can be a good way to see every type you might want to use to build your collection. Purchasing things you will use, such as short WWII fighting knives that can double as tools, can help you perform camp chores. Longer machetes are things you might use to do yard work or clear brush.

Some of the WWII knives you see on eBay can include additional design elements that might make using them more useful or convenient for you. Here are a few of the usual things that can often be included with these knives:

• Compass - The butt of the WWII knife hilt may have a built-in compass for navigation.
• Storage - Some handles are hollowed out for storage.