Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the rare U.S. WWII Everitt Knuckle fighting knife that features the desirable green painted handle, with the correct original scabbard. No reference indicates that anyone knows who “Everitt” was, or who the company that produced the knives was. Some have surmised that it was the location of manufacture, but due to the passage of time, most likely the true answer will never be known.

What is known is that these fighting knives were produced for use by US troops in the Pacific Theater of operations, and measure almost 12 inches in overall length. They feature a 5 inch long cast aluminum hilt, with four finger holes, which have small flat raised areas on the outside of each. The "palm" area of the grip is checkered, with a raised EVERITT marking. This is important to note, as most replicas of these have a stamped marking, and lack the proper texture. These knives came with either a black or green enamel paint on the handle, and this example has the less often seen green paint. There is some chipping to the paint, but it is very well retained, about 70%. These are often found nearly devoid of paint.

The blade is a simple double-edged spear-point design, which measures about 7 inches long with thin central fullers. The knife is clearly intended for stabbing and only offered limited utility for the other duties that a combat knife might be called upon to deliver. The blades were usually painted with black enamel, and this example retains a bit of that black enamel finish. The tip is also a bit worn down. The blade itself does show signs of use.

The correct scabbard for these knives are almost rarer than the knife itself, as they are often degraded or lost. This scabbard is absolutely correct, with the 6 staples on the throat, along with 10 round side rivets, and the metal plate on the BACK of the scabbard. The design is somewhat like the M6 leather scabbard, but definitely has some important differences, as can be seen. The scabbard is in good shape, however there is definitely evidence of moisture damage, which is on the back of the scabbard. This side matches the corrosion on the blade, so this knife and scabbard are matched. The retaining loop is still intact, something we never see on these.

A great chance to pick up a very nice example of a rare WWII Knuckle knife. Ready to add to your edged weapon collection!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 6 3/4"
Blade Style: Double Edged Dagger
Overall length: 11 3/4“
Guard: 4 3/4" long x 3 1/2" wide