Knives, Bayonets, Swords, & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful large Chinese Dadao single-edged sword. The sword dates from the Boxer Rebellion period. The Boxer Rebellion afflicted China from 1898 through 1901, ushering in atrocities and acts of aggression perpetrated by and against...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1950s Mexican knife by Cervantes of Oaxaca. The knife has a great eagle head on its handle, an ancient city scene on one side of the blade, and an engraving on the other side that translates to: I am Mexican and I choose my temper...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s Mexican knife by Cervantes of Oaxaca. The knife has a great fish as its handle, a nautical theme on one side of the blade, and an engraving on the other side that translates to: I was born with the silver moon and with the soul...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920s two blade pocket knife by Winchester, a company more widely known for its firearms. The larger blade is marked number 232The knife's handle scales are in mother-of-pearl. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s. SIZE: Approximately 6-1/16"...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1890s boot or belt knife with an old grooved bone handle and a brass guard. The knife is in great condition. VINTAGE: Circa 1890s. SIZE: Approximately 9-1/4" in length and 1-5/8" in width; blade only: approximately 5-1/4" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a barong short sword from the time of the Philippine Insurrection (circa early 1900s). The barong was used by the Moro people of the Philippines. It is a single-edged sword with a leaf-shaped blade, and usually also has a curved hilt...

ARTIFACT: This is a 16th or 17th century Italian stiletto with exquisite details! The blade comes down to a fine point from three flat edges. The hilt is covered with a fine woven steel braid covering. The guard has a shield at center with two decorative...

ARTIFACT: This is the companion sword bayonet to the Modelo 1891 Argentino Mauser rifle made in Germany. The sword has a straight, single-edged blade, a hooked quillion, and its serial number matches that of the scabbard (L7388). The scabbard is of...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare, beautiful and untouched World War II Australian-made survival knife used by the United States Army Air Forces and the Royal Air Force. This example is not marked to the USAAF, but marked and unmarked examples were issued to...

ARTIFACT: This is a North African knife in a wooden sheath. The blade is sharply tapered and has a fantastic raised, engraved panel on both sides. The sheath has some decorative lacing fashioned from bark or reeds. The stand is included with the knife...

ARTIFACT: This is a large and beautiful Congolese knife. The knife's blade is wide and curving and has a long, striated engraving on both sides. The handle is wood wrapped in decorative brass. The stand is included with the knife. VINTAGE: Circa late...

ARTIFACT: This is an African "neck" knife. The knife was meant for utilitarian use. It comes in a wooden sheath wrapped in decorative brass wire. VINTAGE: Circa late nineteenth century Ð early twentieth century. SIZE: Approximately by 6-7/8" in length...