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Floyd Nichols Combat Knives - A History

A friend of mine told me this story that I thought I would share as its quite a good knife story. Hope you enjoy it.

Floyd F. Nichols (1897–1958),

Nichols became very well known for his individualized combat knives for servicemen of World War II. Each knife had a fitted sheath made by Alfred Cornish of Omaha, Neb. Families ordered these knives to make sure that their men were protected while they were in combat. Letters poured in from across the country from 1941 to 1945 requesting a knife for the writers’ family members. The knives held a special meaning to each serviceman and his family. Nichols was honored to be able to serve his country by making knives to protect his fellow countrymen.

Read all about his life here: http://www.prairiefirenewspaper.com/2009/05/the-creative-spirit-of-...

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 25, 2013 at 19:57

I published this post a few years ago. I know lots of folks looked at it then. But for Memorial Day, I think of a guy like Floyd Nichols a welder I believe by trade who turned his love for country into making knives for service men and women. he was extremely good and I believe there were many who may have carried a knife made by him, into battle. We salute you Floyd Nichols and thank you for what you tried to do.