Original U.S. Global War on Terror Era Richard Batson 75th Ranger Regiment Etched Fighting Knife in Correct Leather Sheath with Sharpening Stone by Gutcher - Extremely Rare
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Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. Some of the most sought-after handmade fighting knives are those of Richard Batson, who worked part-time making knives while serving in the Army from 1958-1970, mainly for active duty personnel. He continued making knives until roughly 2013, and is renowned for his craftsmanship and attention to detail. This example is one of the nicest Batson knife we’ve ever come across, and has fantastic blade etching for the 75th Ranger Regiment, which has seen extremely heavy combat during the Global War on Terror. This knife bears Rixeyville, Virginia on the ricasso, meaning it was manufactured after 1993, when Batson moved there. It was likely made around 1993-1996. This example came to us from the Larry Thomas American Edged Weapon Museum in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, further cementing its authenticity and prestige.
The knife has a double-edged blade similar to that of the U.S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife, measuring 7½” long. The ricasso is carefully etched:
R. G. Batson
Rixeyville, Va., U.S.A.
On the opposite ricasso is Batson’s logo, a Bat over R in a circle. On this side of the blade is an etched RANGER scroll over the shield of the 75th Ranger Regiment, depicting a lightning bolt between a sun and star. The polished black wooden grip is in fantastic order with stacked black, red, and white spacers at each end. The crossguard & pommel are both brass, and there are two holes at the ends of the crossguard. The pointed pommel cap has a hole which retains the original leather thong. The overall length of the knife is 12¾”.
The original and correct leather sheath is stamped on the back:
CUSTOM MADE
AT
SULLIVANS
TAMPA, FLA.
BY GUTCHER
This is the original sheath for the knife, and has heavy verdigris on the brass rivets. There is an original leg-tie-down at the tip of the sheath and on the belt loop, with a diagonal securing strap which still works well. The overall length is 13 1/4” including the belt loop. The original sharpening stone is intact in the small pocket.
The third Richard Batson knife we have ever offered, and an outstanding 75th Ranger example at that! Comes ready for further research and display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 7 1/2"
Blade Style: Bowie
Overall length: 12 3/4“
Sheath Length: 13 1/4”
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