{"product_id":"original-italian-wwii-fascist-pugio-fighting-knife-with-steel-scabbard-4","title":"Original Italian WWII Fascist Pugio Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only.  This is an excellent example of the rare WWII Italian Fascist Fighting Knife, sometimes called a \"Pugio\". This example has a \u003cstrong\u003e8 ¼”\u003c\/strong\u003e steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard, and complete with its steel scabbard and belt locking clip. The knife is \u003cstrong\u003e13 1\/2\" \u003c\/strong\u003ein overall length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the knife is very good, with the expected wear from service and sharpening. There is some light oxidation on the ricasso and cross guard, but nothing major. The wooden grip is in excellent condition and has not been sealed, so the wood appears rather raw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel black-painted scabbard is in good condition, with wear and some light dents. The original belt clip is still intact and fully functional, something not often seen. Knife fits very tightly into the scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity to pick up a great example of a rare WW2 Italian fighting knife. These do not appear very often at all. Don’t miss it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41714655821893,"sku":"ONJR24SUHA32","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24SUHA32__01.jpg?v=1717690468","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-italian-wwii-fascist-pugio-fighting-knife-with-steel-scabbard-4","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}