Case V-42 Stiletto - The Rarest of the Rare for the Elite of the Elite!

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3 жыл бұрын

In today's video I'll be covering the details of one of the most sought after combat knives of the 20th century. This is the Case V-42 Stiletto, a knife so famous it's adorned the crests of multiple SF groups. Only 3000 of these amazing knives are thought to have been produced, with far less surviving to present day. V-42's went almost exclusively to members of the elite First Special Service Force (also known as The Devil's Brigade), with a few others issued to special groups in the Navy, Marine, and Army paratroopers. Thanks so much for watching
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@GentryGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for watching. What do you think of the V-42? Stay tuned for more rare fighting knives and the stories of those who used them. Also feel free to check out our channel giveaway to enter for a chance to win an authentic ww2 Case M3 fighting knife. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bq2fitmAq7DZdoE.html

@deoppressoliber1282 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have just discovered your channel while I was trying to find some info on original MACV SOG knives; very cool V-42 video too! I've recently retired from Special Forces after 35 years and the WWII V-42 is one of the knives on my bucket list to get someday. I did manage to pick up one of the newer Case V-42's from the Special Forces Association Chapter 28 folks; it's a little different than the ones in public distribution, sporting a serial number, however, it's not an original. One day maybe! Nevertheless, awesome channel; thanks!

@r.c.reasor4807 Жыл бұрын

Compared to the Fairburn Sykes dagger, which is the better knife overall?

@RexApplegate Жыл бұрын

@@r.c.reasor4807 A real original V-42 has a deep hollow grind making it good at stabbing and slicing. All have thumb swell and fat guard to safely thrust really hard and skull crusher pommel useable for a strike as well as being flared wide enough to aid in retention. They are quite intentionally no expense spared classy knives when done to true original specs. The F/S is no slouch, but essentially is only designed with ease of production, ease of concealment and efficient stabbing in mind. Not in the same league.

@r.c.reasor4807 Жыл бұрын

@@RexApplegate You can tell that even in the videos. Thanks for the info!

@RexApplegate 11 ай бұрын

This is one of only 2 good YT videos on the V-42, and hands down the best. Much appreciated. I can't justify the expense of a real one, so I ended up getting a Hanwei and heavily studying photos of originals so I could mimick original specs with my own build as well as i could in my home shop. Since absolutely nobody has built them right post war, my one suggestion/request, being that you're clearly a gracious guardian of the history, is that you have yours scanned and turned into a 3D printer ready file so near anyone can get access to a legit facsimile of a clean real one for their reference collections.

@grumpyoldwizard 9 ай бұрын

This is a knife I have lusted for 40 years. I heard that soldiers were issued this, just for fighting, and a more general use knife, like a kbar. What a beauty.

@haveaknifeday 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a modern version design by Les George and manufactured by Spartan blades. I greatly appreciate its military heritage, it’s addition to our military warrior culture. You are very fortunate to have an original in your collection.

@derekstrome7287 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, my congratulations on finding such a mint specimen. The v-42 is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles of fighting knife collecting. Such great history. I hope in the future you are able to do videos on other specialized rare ww2 knives. Soe and oss blades would be particularly cool. 👍

@randalljohnson7391 Ай бұрын

I have a Boker replica of the V-42 complete with replica sheath. I have never handled a true V-42 , but the balance of the replica is awesome. It's a beautiful knife.

@waltermacpherson3648 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Mackerel! I am very impressed! My dad left his in service after it slashed his left during a jump!

@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome history. Thanks for sharing

@Irenaeus-von-Lyon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sir.

@brendansmith8319 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing historical artifact! I remember watching the movie the Devil's Brigade as a kid. You are very fortunate...but I'm also sure you invested quite some time, effort, and money in acquiring this fine blade!

@Dan.50 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful blade.

@rebelyankee4910 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, great knife. Have used the fairbirn sykes pattern for decades. This is a spin off for sure with some refinements, and some liabilities. First carried a primitive pattern in Vietnam in the M3. Still do! Not as refined but robust enough to get the job done. I'm not a collector, and obviously you wouldn't deploy a collector item of that quality in actual combat, so you go for the next best thing in current production. You deploy what works, refine it as needed in the field. Like every gun, every knfe is mission sensitive. They are tools placed in the hands of the weapon which is you. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

@chadwaite5418 Жыл бұрын

Great job Please keep the videos coming

@Randomyoutubecommenter 2 жыл бұрын

That is insane

@1745pacman Жыл бұрын

my buddy.. who was in forged in fire is making me one of these! ❤

@medinasmadre5391 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautifully designed knife

@electraglide2818 6 ай бұрын

I have a repop of this. It stays sharp and moves sweet in the hand.

@blakenass6233 8 ай бұрын

I just saw my first V42 at a gun show recently. Was absolutely incredible. Such an exciting find.

@GentryGallery 8 ай бұрын

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful fighting knives ever factory produced. Glad that you got to see one up close!

@hasibturjo7995 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool

@solomonstello Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I have a replica made by Marbles. I like the slimmer handle profile of my knife.

@Anomaly.Filmworks Ай бұрын

I got the same one. I like it!

@solomonstello Ай бұрын

@@Anomaly.Filmworks Awesome just need mine sharpened..

@nick-un9pk 6 ай бұрын

My dad lost his fighting hand to hand. I do have his uniform in mint condition. Also several combat worn insignia patches.

@raphlvlogs271 Жыл бұрын

the overall design and profile is very traditional and it will still make a lot of sense when scaled up to the size of an average sword

@ExpatGringo Жыл бұрын

My uncle served in the DB. If he brought one back I never saw it😮

@warriorwolf77 3 жыл бұрын

Great work on this one, certainly an interesting blade and the history behind it(which I'm hoping will be even better with the actual history of this exact one) Also like how it was based on the FS which was considered the best in it's own day, you'd have thought after millennia of putting sharp bits of metal in people a perfect one would have been made already, I mean even firearms are only advancing with optics now instead of anything else.

@GentryGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment, I was actually amazed once I dug deeper into the design characteristics of this knife. The F/S was a perfect base to build off of with slight tweaks made to make this thing as deadly as possible. Kind of insane what ends up coming together when you're designing for one express purpose. Cheers!

@warriorwolf77 3 жыл бұрын

@@GentryGallery Yeah exactly, all of our knowledge at that time came down to each of those blades. And I'd say even now with bayonets and the like going out of fashion and them being half and half bayonet and utility tool that we have some nicer blades than then. Wonder where it'll go in to the future.

@user-vj2wt7jh7j 11 ай бұрын

I just bought a Boker V42 reproduction. I have German made Bokers but when I received this one it came in a standard Boker box but unfortunately the German made knife I was expecting was made in China not Solingen Germany, it still seems well made but I was very disappointed when I saw that label.

@jakeallison7240 3 жыл бұрын

He bought it, hartwick would be proud

@GentryGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Still can't believe I own this thing! Thanks for watching man :)

@actually_a_circle Жыл бұрын

My great uncle is mentioned in a book called the Devils Bodyguard which is about Duff Matson a SSF member and friend of Gen. Frederick. Ps where did you get that patch?

@eventhorizon1383 7 ай бұрын

I carry the boker v42 dagger along with my Walther ppk.

@southcoastdub 25 күн бұрын

Searching on eBay for one with thumb grooves. Dont mind a replica, can’t afford an original. Any recommendations on where to buy one?

@powerplay4real174 Жыл бұрын

Lucky fella you , that's s good dagger 🗡️ 🗡️ made for real soldier who will Khill 📸🦉

@davidanderson3684 Жыл бұрын

My father had same knive and made the fatal mistake and selling it without knowing the true history of that famous knife SMH!

@itstur6otime771 2 ай бұрын

My grandfather's is locked in my safe. Made by case with sheath

@judsonm1231 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the reproductions done by Marbles are decent for the price?

@GentryGallery 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't tell you for sure, but it does look better aesthetically than some of the other reproductions I've seen. There are tons of options from China for under $100 if you're just looking for the general silhouette. Cheers man

@solomonstello Жыл бұрын

I have one. It doesn't appear to be sharpened. I want to send mine to the Sharpenters...

@solomonstello Жыл бұрын

The Marbles knife has a slimmer profiler overall. I love the handle design as it is very grippy.

@Anomaly.Filmworks Ай бұрын

Got mine for less than $40...

@Anomaly.Filmworks Ай бұрын

@@solomonstello mine has a bit of an edge, but it needs a hone.

@brianspears7519 Жыл бұрын

If you are ever interested in selling it, I will buy it from you.

@CentralKyBushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Great video with outstanding info! Contact me, I've got one of the sheaths with the steel backing and the old web belt connectors. Email or Instagram.