THE UNITED STATES HAS NEVER HAD AN OFFICIAL CEREMONIAL DAGGER FOR ANY OF ITS' ARMED FORCES.  HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS DIRKS, DAGGERS, AND FIGHTING KNIVES THAT HAVE BEEN USED BY UNITED STATES FORCES. 

American Naval Dirk, c. 1790




Early American Naval Dirk (1780-1815)



Early American Naval Dirk (1780-1815)



Early American Naval Dirk 1800s


Early American Naval Dirk c. 1805-1815

Early American Naval Dirk c. 1812 



This is believed to be an early American naval dirk



American Naval Dirk 1800-1815  This type dirk was made in England for the American
market.  I believe it is known as a "Kendall Dirk" named for the company that exported
them to the U.S. 


American Naval Dirk, c. 1850-1870


American Naval Dirk c. 1860-1865 (9" Overall)
May be a Confederate Navy Dirk 



Confederate Naval Dirk 1863




Confederate Fighting Knife/Dagger made from CSA cutlass.



Collins Bowie Knife c.1800s  (Extremely Rare)


WW I Trench Dagger/Knife with "D" handguard.


WW I Trench Dagger/Knife with Brass Knuckles


WWII Fighting Dagger by Merrill E. Brown at Brown Machine
Works, Albany, Indiana.  Very rare. 


WW II MK-3 Dagger/Trench Knife


WW II U.S. Navy MK-2 Fighting Knife by Camillus


WWII vintage, San Antonio Ironworks dagger with
original sheath. San Antonio Ironworks made fighting
knives from sword blades obtained from Kelly Field
during WWII for US troops. Very rare.


ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF A SAN ANTONIO IRONWORKS
DAGGER. 


WW II OSS Icepick Dagger with Brass Knuckles


WW II OSS Icepick Dagger


U.S.N. KA-BAR Fighting Knife - These knives were carried
by UDT and SEAL teams up through the Vietnam War.


WWII Sidney R. Baxter (Boston) Fighting Dagger/Knife
11.5" Overall 


WWII Sidney R. Baxter (Boston) Fighting Dagger/Knife
Long Version 12.5" Overall 



U.S. MARINE CORPS FIGHTING KNIFE BY CAMILLUS


PAL  RH 36  FIGHTING KNIFE  WIDELY USED BY U.S. TROOPS
DURING WWII.


CATTARAUGUS 225 Q FIGHTING KNIFE.  USED BY U.S. TROOPS
IN PACIFIC DURING WWII.  


WWII U.S. Marine Corps Raider Stiletto Fighting Knife with 2nd Pattern Leather Sheath. These knives were designed by Lt. Colonel Clifford H. Shuey, USMC, in early 1942. They are based on the legendary British Fairbairn/Sykes Commando Knife. They were manufactured by Camillus Cutlery, N.Y. circa May-Sept. 1942 and were intended to be issued to the elite Marine Raider and Parachute Battalions.


KRAG BAYONET WITH BOWIE KNIFE BLADE (SPANISH AMERICAN WAR)
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WWII Everitt Fighting Knife