WWII WW2 FIGHTING KNIFE New Zealand Australia TUI For Sale

Genuine WWII example of an Australian or New Zealand made commando aluminum handle fighting nkl knife. This style knife is a hard to find rare version marked TUI with a bowie style blade. A nearly identical knife is featured in the book FIGHTING KNIVES by Frederick Stephens on page 53 as well as on the front and back cover.This knife is also mentioned in The Best of US Military Knives: Bayonets; Machetes by M.H Cole on page 179 as a "Type 2", which was used to some extent by the U.S. Marine Corps.10.5" overall length. Blade length measures 6.25".The blade appears in overall good condition with good profile. The rear 'point' on the handle shows a lower profile than examples found in photos found online. No sheath. Very little green paint remains.Personal experience; It feels awesome in your hand and puts a smile on everybody's face when they hold it.Please look closely at all of the photos as they are part of the description.I will pay shipping and insurance for the knife for the full amount of the sales price and taxes.Thank you for looking.

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