Original U.S. WWII Era Theater Made Fighting Knife Constructed From The Hilt of a USN Mk1 and Cut Down M1905 Bayonet Blade With Leather Scabbard - Scottish Dirk Style
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful U.S. WWII "Theater Made" fighting knife. This is a unique type and bears a striking resemblance to the Scottish Dirks. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear.
Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel components, and the hilts were cast from metals such as aluminum or zinc. This knife however, was made from the hilt of a US Navy Mk1 knife with a blade from an M1905 bayonet.
Condition is quite good, though the blade definitely suffered very minor corrosion at some point, which was then cleaned away, probably before it was made into a custom knife.
The leather scabbard appears to be original to the knife and is equally attractive. It is in lovely condition and still rather serviceable.
Definitely an interesting piece of WWII Militaria. Ready to research and display!
Dimensions:
Blade length: 5”
Blade style: Single Edged Spear Point Dirk
Overall length: 9 ½”
Scabbard length: 5 ½” with belt loop
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