{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-usn-mark-1-robeson-shuredge-no-20-fighting-knife-with-alloy-pommel-and-leather-scabbard-1","title":"Original U.S. WWII USN Mark 1 Robeson ShurEdge No. 20 Fighting Knife with Alloy Pommel and Leather Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a collecting standpoint the beauty of the Mark I knives is in the wide variety of makers and blades that can be found. As for values, like most things USGI blades are evaluated based on scarcity and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is a nice solid example with all leather grip washers intact and present. The clip-point blade measures 5 1\/8\" with an overall length of 9 5\/8\". The blade is nicely marked on the ricasso with \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.N. M.K.1\u003c\/strong\u003e on one side, and \u003cstrong\u003eROBESON ShurEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e20 \u003c\/strong\u003eon the reverse. The original\u003cstrong\u003e U.S.N\u003c\/strong\u003e. marked leather sheath is present with all stitching and rivets intact and in good condition, though the retaining strap is worn and the snap has a bit of verdigris. Overall a nice example of an iconic knife used in WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 5 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Clip-point \"Bowie\" Style\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 1 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 9 3\/4“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 5 3\/4\" + 4 1\/4\" belt loop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41825998536773,"sku":"ONSV24KHE187","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24KHE187__01.jpg?v=1720455156","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-usn-mark-1-robeson-shuredge-no-20-fighting-knife-with-alloy-pommel-and-leather-scabbard-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}