{"product_id":"original-wwii-gi-theater-made-fighting-knife-with-bronze-knuckle-duster-in-m8-scabbard","title":"Original WWII GI Theater Made Fighting Knife with Bronze Knuckle Duster in M8 Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. WWII Theater-Made Fighting Knife with Knuckle Guard made from heavy Bronze. The overall length of the knife is 10” with a double edged blade measuring a length of 6”. Handle is made from two black painted wooden panels secured with single slot screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a nice WWII issue OD green thermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric scabbard marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. M8 \/ B.M. CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e, also in offered in very good condition. This early production scabbard was updated to the M8A1 standard by replacing the canvas frog with one that had a belt loop, as almost all were. The scabbard was manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co., a division of Victory Plastics, who manufactured many scabbards during the war. The scabbard retains its original elkhide leg tie\/thong, as issued, as well as the securing strap, though it is too short to go around the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great WWII combat knife that has a nice untouched look. It shows signs of honest use and storage wear, as expected after 80 years. Perfect for a collection of WWII U.S. Edged Weapons, or collector of U.S. Militaria!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style: Double Edged Dagger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 10“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuard: 4\" long x 3 1\/2\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard Length: 7 1\/2\" + belt loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593949364293,"sku":"ONSV3538","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV3538__02.jpg?v=1635434311","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-gi-theater-made-fighting-knife-with-bronze-knuckle-duster-in-m8-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}