Arditi (from the Italian verb ardire, 'to dare', and translates as "The Daring [Ones]") was the name adopted by a Royal Italian Army elite special force of World War I. They and the opposing German Stormtroopers were the first modern shock troops, and they have been called "the most feared corps by opposing armies". [2][3][4]

Apr 30, 2021 · Throughout history, Italy wasn’t known for its dominance or military strength, but these knife-wielding operators made crucial advances using only a small force. The Arditi, meaning “the daring ones,” were a group of volunteers, chosen from the most courageous of men and considered to be Italy’s most elite soldiers during WWI.

A good service-worn example of the very scarce Arditi trench knife. Ready for further research and display. Specifications: Blade Length: 7¾" Overall length: 12¾“

Nov 29, 2022 · Restoration of a real Italian Arditi trench dagger from WW1. It is very uncommon to find a knife from 1915 in such a beautiful condition. ABOUT THE WW1 TRENCH DAGGER. This dagger has most likely belonged to an Italian “Arditi” from Royal Italian Army elite special force of World War I.

May 12, 2018 · The Arditi were a special Italian shock trooper unit which was most active during the last two years of the First World War. Their name derives from the Italian verb ardire (to dare), which was often translated as “The Daring Ones.”

During WWI, Italian assault units known as the “Arditi” made knives by cutting off tips of their hard to maneuver combat bayonets. Extrema Ratio commemorates this important piece of Italian military history with a limited edition of 1,918 pieces.

Jul 11, 2022 · The Arditi knife was a dagger called the pugnale. This militarized version of the medieval weapon was yet to achieve the sophistication of the British Commando Knife in World War II. But it did its job well, and a proven deadly force in the hands of the Arditi.

Very rare Nazi knife from the transitional Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser with motto model code RZM M7 / 13, Arthur Schüttelhofer & Co. from Solingen-Wald. Schutt code

Jun 8, 2024 · I am convinced that this is an authentic, second model, Arditi knife. Everything about the knife is right, even the peculiar oval cross guard and file handle. There is a right and a wrong way to put the knife in the scabbard.

Mar 2, 2016 · From the start, the Arditi were famed for their eagerness to engage in hand-to-hand combat and were given pugnale fighting knives to quench this bloodthirst. Special training centres were set up to induct more into this way of fighting and turn the balance of the war in the Alps.