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THBVery Rare Non Magnetic WW2 Vince US Navy Dive Knife
About Seller
448 S. Pattie Ave
Wichita, KS 67211
United States
Nation’s Attic Incorporated is located in Wichita, KS. As a full time business we offer expert factory correct restoration & repair services for antique slot machines made from the 1880’s to 1950. Only dealing in authentic examples of antique slot machines, we are one of the few remaining full time ...Read more
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LiveAug 10, 2024
The Nation's Attic is hosting its annual Diving Into History auction on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. This year's event promises to be an extraordinary one, featuring a treasure trove of antique diving helmets and other related underwater treasures. Nation's Attic Inc. helmets@nationsattic.com
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The US Navy Standard Dive Knife, a stalwart piece of nautical equipment, boasts a well-defined look. However, during the 1930s and World War II, the Vince Forge Company of Easton, Pennsylvania, delivered a unique variation. These Vince-made knives for the US government stand out for their distinct features. Of the unique features, this example also features a non-magnetic beryllium blade!
Three key elements set Vince knives apart. The most striking is the swivel ring at the handle's end, a helpful addition absent from standard specifications and unseen in other manufacturers' knives. Vince also implemented a different sawtooth configuration, with 13 teeth per inch compared to the standard 12.
While the exact reason for Vince's deviations remains unknown, surviving examples suggest they received smaller contracts during the war mobilization for equipment. Today, collectors of vintage diving gear consider the Vince knife, especially with the intact swivel ring, among the top three most challenging World War II dive knives to acquire.
As noted above, this particular Vince knife is a non-magnetic version made for explosive ordnance (EOD) and SEAL teams. These knives could be used around underwater explosives that were set to detonate when a ferrous metal, such as a ship's hull, was near. The knives brass sheath is in very nice original condition. The wood handle has a nice patina. There is one section of the round handle that has been flattened long ago. Also, the brass swivel loop has been removed, possibly done while in service with the US Navy.
International bidders are advised that some countries do not allow the importation of knives. Nations Attic is not responsible for shipping charges going or coming back if your country's customs denies delivery. Rejected items can be consigned into a future sale as there are no refunds.
All items will be shipped with a signature required upon delivery and full insurance either via FedEx or the USPS Priority Mail. Worldwide shipping is available; however, no ocean freight will be offered on large items. DHL Express is an option for international shipments under 600 pounds via air. Payment via bank wire for customers outside the USA is required. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code. - Shipping Info
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