As you know, President Trump has decided that all USA citizens must pay import taxes on any items bought from overseas. He has withdrawn the $800 pre-tax allowance on imports and has also cancelled the exemption for antiques.
The amount of import tax payable is dependent on the country of manufacture of the item, NOT where it was bought/imported from.
For example,
The tariff on UK made items is 10% of the total amount, including the shipping fee.
On items manufactured in mainland Europe, the tariff is 15%.
Some countries incur a much higher percentage.
President Trump has insisted that these fees be paid BEFORE the item is imported, or the parcel will be refused entry into the US.
This basically means that Bygone Blades has to collect the US import tax from you and submit it to the carrier, who in turn pay the US customs.
After you have made your purchase, you will receive a separate invoice for the new import tax specific to the item purchased. This will need to be paid before your purchase is shipped.
The Type D survival knife was introduced in the 1950’s and was produced by the Wilkinson Sword Company of London. The heavy-duty knife was well-made, strong and versatile and was initially issued to members of the British Special Forces and to RAF aircrew.
The 184mm heavy, single-edged blade has a thick, flat spine and terminates in a hatchet point. The unfullered blade has a wedge-shaped cross section and retains a sharp edge. The blade is in good condition with fading and wear to the blackened finish.
The base of the blade is stamped with the Wilkinson Sword Company trademark.
The hardwood grip scales are secured to the full width, “solid” tang with two 1907 pattern screw bolts and washers. Later examples have the grips secured by copper rivets. The grip scales are in good condition with wear consistent with use.
This Type D knife is complete with its original leather scabbard. The scabbard is in good condition with some tarnish to the rivets. The press-stud clasp is in good working order and the knife sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a great example of a Type D survival knife made by the Wilkinson Sword Company.
£155.00
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