“In-depth, accurate, fascinating…by the outstanding authority of military 
fighting knives.”
					Colonel Aaron Bank, USA (Ret.)
					Founder, U.S. Army Special Forces

“The ‘Bible’ on this subject…military knife collectors are blessed to have 
this reference.”
					R. G. Rosenquist, Director
					U.S. Marine Raider Museum

“Must reading for military historians and knife afficionados.”
					William S. Story, Exec. Sec.
					First Special Service Force Assn.

Two books in one…military knives and elite forces…the first book ever to 
analyze wartime Allied elite force missions while examining why and how 
their fighting knives were designed to be the most efficient “tools of 
the trade” possible.

Heavily illustrated – large photos of 358 knives – and 120 additional 
illustrations and photos of combat troops or knives. 

Large format, 8 ½ ” by 11”, 183 pages.  Soft cover.

Internationally researched, firsthand accounts from the men “who were 
there” in combat with these knives – and men who actually designed the 
originals.

Includes all models of Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knives; V-42 Stilettos; 
U.S. Marine Raider Stilettos; OSS Stilettos and clandestine knives; and 
the two leading private-purchase military knives used in all theaters, 
Ek Commando Knives and Randalls.