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This Important Relic Has Been Sold. Thank you! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT VINCE MK V DIVING KNIFE WW II ORIGIN Steel, brass & wood                                                            Made 20th Century Overall Dimension knife 14 1/4  in sheath                       Blade 6 3/4 x 1 x 1/8        Hilt  4 3/8 x 1 1/4  x 1 1/4                                                      Markings   Vince Easton, PA. U.S.A. Ferule 1"                                                                                Sheath 8 5/8 L x 1 7/8 Dia Weight  3 lbs. 2 5/8 oz.                                                         Knife LOA  14 1/8"   Presented is the finest example of a Vince dive knife that we have ever seen. It was brought home at the end of a sailor's service during the Korean War as a memento, and has been in the same family since the 1950's or almost sixty five years. Everything is in perfect condition including the acid etched engraving on the blade, which is clear and sharp, reading, "Vince, Easton, PA., U.S.A. as shown in the picture below.  Furthermore, the brass sheath, original leather belt and swivel loop extension on the pommel called a "bail" are all present and in like new condition, having only light handling marks and a patina showing age. Unfortunately, there is no documented information as to when Vince made these knives, but most knife experts believe them to be first introduced in 1935 and made until after WW II. Two features made the Vince knife distinctive. The first is a brass loop that is fitted to the pommel on a swivel that rotates around its circumference. It is called a bail. This was the only MK V style knife made with this feature. The second is the tiny teeth that are along the top serrated edge that number 13 to the inch. Since Vince was one of the low volume producers of MK V diving knives during WW II, their knives are very scarce on the market, and most are in poor condition with the bail broken off and the blades in rough shape.  Even in this condition, they are prized by collectors because of their scarcity and command a premium price. The knife screws into the top 1" of a cast brass sheath using Acme threads which holds it securely, and allows it to be easily and quickly removed. The upper edge of the knife blade has saw teeth while the lower edge has a very sharp knife edge. This style knife without the loop is still in production today by Morse and DESCO. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get the finest Vince dive knife in circulation. If you are a serious knife collector, don't miss out on this one.                          Obverse side of grip, pommel and blade                            Reverse side of grip, pommel and blade                                 Both sides of complete knife CONDITION:  This knife and its sheath and belt are in near new condition and have been in the same family for the las sixty five years. The blade is tight in the ferule and the wood handle has all its bright varnish. The brass brail swivel bail is attached.  The sheath has a drain hole.              The round brass sheath with belt  and knife with name showing on blade             FLAT RATE SHIPPING to 48 contiguous States $45.00 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 refundable if due to our error within the continental United States. International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of 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, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI, Vanuatu (New Hebrides) and the Eastern Caribbean. STANDARD FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to us so that the use of credit cards or PayPal incur extra charges. Terms on overseas sales are different.   Copyright 2015 by Land And Sea Collection™ All Rights Reserved!