A. SCHRADER FLAT SHEATH NAVY DIVING KNIFE pre WW II    A Commemorative with Quality Case Steel, brass & wood                              Made December, 2012 Overall Dimension knife 13 1/2“          Blade  7” x 1 1/4” x 3/16”        Hilt 4 1/2“ x 1 1/4“  x 1 1/4”                      Markings A. Schrader's Son Inc Ferule 1/2”                                                Sheath 8 1/4“ L x Max 2 3/4" W CASE 16 5/8" L x 5 1/2" W x  3" H         Number 21 of 124   PRICE $650.00 Plus Shipping and handling  to 48 contiguous States $30.00    Presented is a newly issued flat sheath A. Schrader Navy dive knife that predated the MK V dive knifes that are still in service today. A. Schrader's & Sons, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY was one of the the first two makers of Navy MK V helmets and diving knives that came before them. The original flat sheath design were introduced in 1912 and were Navy standard issue as well as being used by commercial divers. They saw service until 1929 when the Navy adopted the MK V Diving System knife.  This knife was made to the same plans and quality as the original. It comes in a fitted high gloss Mahogany presentation box with gold lettering, and fitted grey foam liner. MARKINGS: The sheath is unmarked, and the blade is engraved A. Schrader's Son Inc. The case is imprinted:  A COMMEMORATIVE A. Schrader's Son Inc. US Navy/Commercial Friction Knife On the Brass Plate: LIMITED EDITION No. 21 of 124 Date 12/12 The knife is designed to slide into the sheath with a friction spring holding it in place. This allows it to be easily and quickly removed. The upper edge of the knife blade is flat while the lower edge has a very sharp knife edge.                A rare A. Schrader dive knife for the collector or for use.                          Obverse side of hilt and blade                          Lush black felt inside to house this beautiful gift Beautiful recreation of a long ago Schrader Flat Sheath Navy Standard knife CONDITION: This knife combines the skills of forging with those of metal working and, hand turning, and hand assembly so expect some minor imperfections as you would have found in the original. That said, everything is in "New in the box" condition. The blade has been honed to a sharp edge. The wood handle is finished in satin varnish. The case in high gloss. The sheaf is bright and comes with it's leather strap which is not pictured. STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING, INSURANCE & PACKING to 48 contiguous States, $30.00 OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental United States if the error is due to our fault.   International buyers welcome, but must inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nigeria, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. Copyright 2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved