Ep 63: WWII USMC Marine Raider Stiletto / Recon Jack

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Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi everyone. I’m your host, United States Marine Corps veteran and living-historian, Charlie Lynch. On today’s episode I’ll discuss the United States Marine Raider Stiletto, which was issued to the Marine Raiders and a few other Marine units during World War II.
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@Chris-sm6xu 5 ай бұрын

I just bought the RMJ Tactical raider dagger. Best knife in my collection so far.

@tonyguerra1273 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. These sorts of knives had an interesting history in WWII and especially with the Marine Corps and its special operations units (Raiders). I think this example is very evocative of the classic Fairbairn (or Fairbairn-Skykes) fighting.knife. That knife is featured in W.E.B. Griffin's great "The Corps" series of WWII historical fiction novels that amount to a tribute to the the Marine Corps in that conflict (and later, in Korea). I think one of the major characters in the series, a Marine named Kenneth ("Ken") J. McCoy, Jr." AKA "The Killer" AKA "Killer McCoy" -- nicknamed so for using a "Mini Fairbairn" fighting knife against several Italian Marines during his time as a "China Marine" -- even spent time on assignment to the Raiders and Evans Carlson, who directed McCoy to keep that fighting knife strapped to his inner arm and to teach his Marines how to use it. If that ain't funny, I don't know what is. :-)

@patriotsrebelsrogues7332 Жыл бұрын

love those books

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. I love it. Thank you for sharing that story for everyone. W.E.B. Griffin's books (especially "The Corps") are always great reads. Semper Fi, brother

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

You and me both.

@sciencewarsveteran6424 Жыл бұрын

This “stiletto” is actually a copy of the English Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife! Amazing hahaha

@Blueduck600 10 ай бұрын

The knife on the Marine Raider Battalion insignias shown in your video is the Fairbairn Sykes 3rd pattern. The knife used on the Marine Raider badge is the Marine Raider Stiletto.

@SemperFiGuy Ай бұрын

That's an excellent note. Thank you for the comment, and Semper Fi

@phillipgibbons386 5 ай бұрын

Good info…thank you.

@thomasontiveros3166 Жыл бұрын

Very cool, rockin' the burlap covered steel pot. Giving an awesome class on Raider Knife history. Made my afternoon.

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

I had that helmet and cover all prepped for a 2nd Raider 'Canal display for Ike's Farm in Gettysburg, PA last month. S/F

@CodytheHun123 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode! Always love waking up and seeing your videos!

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Big smile on my face. Thank you, again. S/F

@kskoog2019 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video!

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I'm pleased that you enjoyed this one--it is now my 2nd most viewed episode. S/F

@kenrup Жыл бұрын

Again, a fascinating comparison. I don't collect blades but I have wondered about the Marine blade and the Brit blade comparison. Thanks,

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ken. I hope, as always, it was educational. S/F

@ahwilson1744 Жыл бұрын

"Rare and expensive" example; and yet I noticed at least two different samples on that familiar camo background Knifeboy. 🤣

@andrewc6602 Жыл бұрын

some people buy a Ferrari .....then there are other people lol

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

I never realized until my time in the Corps that I am a "Knifeboy." Ha, ha.

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

I'm gladly one of those "other people." Probably the reason why I enlisted in the Marines. Ha, ha.

@cbrrider181 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I am lucky enough to have my grandfather stiletto (1st Marine Raider A-co) His name was also Jack. Keep up the great work!

@rhett1029 Жыл бұрын

That’s incredible

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

That's incredible. Please, feel to email me with pictures ( Recon_Jack@hotmail.com ), I would love to see it, and share any stories you have about him. I'd gladly cover his service/life in an episode. Semper Fi

@timalexander7758 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done!!!!

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Tim. S/F

@artlichtenberger3083 Жыл бұрын

I believe the British Commando blade referred to is the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife….great episode

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right, Art. I simply refused to accidentally mispronounce it, haha.

@patriotsrebelsrogues7332 Жыл бұрын

that knife may have just got on my list of knives i want to try and make thought i will be hammering it out of a billet and not doing the sheet metal thing.

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. When used for the purpose intended, it truly was an amazing knife. Semper Fi

@emmajmcmullen4387 Жыл бұрын

That handle looks too fine to really fit in the hand. Very interesting episode.

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Surprisingly, the knife fits nicely into the hand, and is perfectly balanced to keep it in hand.

@renegade2556 Жыл бұрын

Commonly Known as The Sykes Fairbourn knife Marines still carry this knife.

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

I was concerned about pronouncing the names incorrectly😅but was unaware that the knife is still carried by Royal Marines. Semper Fi

@renegade2556 Жыл бұрын

@@SemperFiGuy Sp. Sykes Fair bairn

@renegade2556 Жыл бұрын

I had one it is a nasty stiletto razor sharp dagger

@renegade2556 Жыл бұрын

@@SemperFiGuy Man. You Rock , Sir! Who else Covers USMC Customs and Courtesies, And Marine Corps Heroes? I Know Your Channel will grow Surprisingly as Fellow Marines Discover it! Semper Fidelis.

@renegade2556 Жыл бұрын

I would rather a Ka-bar

@5whiskey5 Жыл бұрын

100th like. 👍

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, J. Thanks, again. Semper Fi

@johnmutton799 Жыл бұрын

Even on the FS dagger, the point was sometimes rounded over to give it more strength. This was a poor copy!

@legioxequestris811 Жыл бұрын

Hi, you have a subscription from me

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

That's great. Thank you so much. Semper Fi

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@legioxequestris811 Жыл бұрын

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@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

@@legioxequestris811 That's something that I will have to look into for you.

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@wellregulated8725 4 ай бұрын

Was there anything that could be put on the handle to preserve it, or things that should not be put on the handle that would accelerate its deterioration?

@SemperFiGuy Ай бұрын

I know that salt from the user's hands and sea water definitely take a tool on the material of the handle and blade. Unfortunately, the conditions of serving in the Pacific Theater were especially harsh on the bodies, equipment, uniforms, and weaponry due to the harsh environment. I rarely handle mine directly but maintain a light layer of protective oil on the leather sheath and wipe the metal of the knife after use and remove any surface dust from storage.

@wellregulated8725 Ай бұрын

@@SemperFiGuy thanks!

@wellregulated8725 Ай бұрын

@@SemperFiGuy I was told petroleum jelly…

@SemperFiGuy Ай бұрын

@wellregulated8725 I have found some of the oddest yet satisfactory recommendations for the continued life of different leathers, metals, and wood (such as SC Johnson Paste Wax, Tru-Oil, and Boiled Linseed Oil to name a few). S/F

@wellregulated8725 Ай бұрын

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@agneslynch7024 Жыл бұрын

First of all I think k this episode is very interesting. I was wondering if if they were so worried about the cost why were they engraved? Also what was engraved on them?

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Marines are a special breed of creatures (as a Marine's mother, I'm certain that you agree). We always like to be different, and love stamping or engraving "USMC" or using an Eagle, Globe & Anchor on literally anything and everything. A lot of theater-made Marine art and other items (knife sheaths, notebooks, Bibles, cups, artillery shells, etc.) are decorated in such a manner.

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

Plus, USMC stands for Uncomplicated Stuff Made Complicated. Things done in the Marine Corps don't always make sense, but it always works. "Why are we doing this?" "Because the Marine says so."

@SemperFiGuy Жыл бұрын

The one side is engraved "USMC" with "Camillus Cutlery Co. Camillus N.Y."