Original U.S. Vietnam War - 1980s Navy Seal Richard Batson Large Size Ranger Fighting Knife Serial 333 in Correct Leather Sheath by Gutcher - Believed to be One of 28 made for Special Seal Team m Outside of the case is

Outside of the case is a small American 48-star flag and a couple silk pilot’s maps

The Type 2 rifle grenade launcher was an attachment for the Japanese Type 38 and Type 99 rifles that allowed them to fire special hollow charge grenades

Interior components are gone with the exception of a canvas pouch and leather straps with buckles

As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas

this showed up in an Estate Sale with no information

Original U.S. Vietnam War - 1980s Navy Seal Richard Batson Large Size Ranger Fighting Knife Serial 333 in Correct Leather Sheath by Gutcher - Believed to be One of 28 made for Special Seal Team m Outside of the case isOriginal 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 the most outstanding Batson knife weve ever come across, and retains nearly all of its original bluing.