V-42 With odd maker’s mark

[brassturtle]

I have a friend who gave me a v-42 stiletto. How do I tell what it is? Real or knock off etc… This friend is a trusted collector, but these thes are pretty rare. I’ll only display the real deal in my office. Unfortunately, I know little when it comes to the v-42, or WWII era implements. I am more revolutionary when it comes to blades.

 

[not2sharp]

Pictures would help. Try uploading them to IMGUR.com and linking them here.

n2s

 

[brassturtle]

I have a friend who gave me a v-42 stiletto. How do I tell what it is? Real or knock off etc… This friend is a trusted collector, but these thes are pretty rare. I’ll only display the real deal in my office. Unfortunately, I know little when it comes to the v-42, or WWII era implements. I am more revolutionary when it comes to blades.

Pictures would help. Try uploading them to IMGUR.com and linking them here.

n2s

https://imgur.com/a/IHNtgmN

 

[The True North]

It appears to be an authentic Case V-42.

 

[brassturtle]

Thank you, what does the crossed arrows imprint come from, vs Case name?

 

[Silent H]

The crossed arrows are the symbol of the 1st Special Service Force, who the V-42 was created for. They're still used as a symbol of the Special Forces today, and appear in the Special Forces crest with the V-42.

 

[brassturtle]

https://imgur.com/a/vFwQGr5

 

[brassturtle]

https://imgur.com/a/ze0BIeI

 

[brassturtle]

Sorry those went to the wrong forum. That’s the collection I’m considering for my office. Or at least the pieces that will be added to it. I am not really certain what to add so that’s why I’m asking questions about the v42. Most of what I have as far as short blades is more modern. But, that V 42 will make a good addition I think. Like I said I’m not much of a knife collector. Most of the blades that I have are of interest to me only. They caught my eye and I purchased or traded for them. But for this collection, I want to put some of my nicer pieces on display. I just don’t really know how. Or exactly what to choose to display. If we were talking pistols or rifles that would be no problem.

 

[not2sharp]

The V42 would make an excellent addition. But, make sure you can secure it, originals can get pricy.

n2s

 

[The Whip]

https://imgur.com/a/IHNtgmN

No original V-42s carried crossed-arrow insignia. Your knife is a reproduction made in 1984.

Thanks for this information belongs to usmilitaryknives.com, which is an excellent resource for learning about many military knives, including fakes and reproductions.


-Steve

 

[brassturtle]

Then into the bug out bag it goes. Thank you very much Steeve.

 

[tltt]

Then into the bug out bag it goes. Thank you very much Steeve.

Slow down on that maybe, those COPPI models are very hard to find, and more collectible than others. It's considered one of the best repros in terms of quality and dimensions.

 

[brassturtle]

But it is not original. I have a tendency only to put originals in public display in my office. I don’t know what to do with this knife. I don’t know that I would sell it given it was a gift. But I am uncertain how to display it well.

 

[not2sharp]

It is normal to display quality reproductions as place setters, so long as you indicate it as such. Some of these older pieces are getting very hard/impossible to find.

n2s

 

[brassturtle]

It is normal to display quality reproductions, so long as you indicate it as such. Some of these older pieces are getting very hard/impossible to find.

n2s

Ok, I’ll consider it. Let me research the repro market on it, and if I choose to display it, I may at home.

 

[brassturtle]

After some thought, research, and a conversation with my friend and my wife, I think I will sell this and a few others I have, other blades. I am going to set up a gold account here. Once I do, I will post it, and a few others here. I need more revolutionary period items.