{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-soldier-modified-case-xx-knife-with-1944-on-crossguard-and-custom-leather-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. WWII Soldier Modified Case XX Knife with 1944 on Crossguard and Custom Leather Scabbard","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an interesting example of what we believe to be a CASE XX 337-6 “Q” (Quartermaster Knife) which was soldier-modified during World War II, likely in 1944 which is carved into the crossguard. Remnants of the \u003cstrong\u003eCASE XX\u003c\/strong\u003e marking can be seen on one side of the ricasso. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grip has been hatched in a similar vein to German bayonets and trench knives. The \u003cstrong\u003e6⅜” \u003c\/strong\u003eblade still retains its bright finish. The crossguard is brass and is etched with \u003cstrong\u003e194(4?)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the final number appears incomplete but is likely a sideways 4. The pommel is also of brass with an interesting shape. The knife is overall \u003cstrong\u003e10 15\/16”\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe custom leather scabbard appears to be wrapped with electrical tape on some of the body and the belt loop which was done at one point post-war to repair it. There is a small bit of a shoelace at the top of the belt loop to make it a belt loop. The body has good stitching and some lovely carvings in the leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very interesting Case knife, modified during the war. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 6⅜\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged with Slight Drop Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 10 15\/16“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossguard: 2½”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard Length: 6¾” + Belt Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42660300357701,"sku":"ONJR25MARA052","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MARA052__01.jpg?v=1744816047","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-soldier-modified-case-xx-knife-with-1944-on-crossguard-and-custom-leather-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}