{"product_id":"original-wwii-large-eg-waterman-egw-stacked-leather-grip-fighting-knife-with-sheath","title":"Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine E.G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knives. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not an official U.S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U.S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey \u0026amp; Boyd). This example has a stacked leather washer handle, without spacers on the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall length of the knife is 11 ½”, with a 7 ¼” inch \"bowie\" blade, complete with a cap lifter though it appears to have been filed down, which is common. The ricasso is factory-stamped with the classic up-side down marking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE.G.W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKNIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fighting knives were popular with the troops during the war and most purchased knives were used as intended - in camps, trenches, and in combat. EGW's high carbon steel blades kept a good edge but were prone to rust; relatively few survived the War in presentable condition such as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife has been used, but still retains much of the original factory hollow ground edge. It does not seem to have been sharpened much over time, so the blade still has the original shape. The blade is rust-free with a complete tip without any nicks in the edge. Leather grip is in good condition, though has some very minor cracking due to age and moisture changes. Pommel ring and cap are slightly loose, as expected on a knife of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather sheath appears original, and is in good shape. The snap is functional, and the securing strap is in great shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a great used example of a quality private purchase large size fighting knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 7 ¼”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Clip-point \"Bowie\" Style with Bottle Opener\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 11 ½”\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 1 15\/16”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 7 ¾” with Belt Loop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41637685067845,"sku":"ONSV24KHE141","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24KHE141__01.jpg?v=1716476857","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-large-eg-waterman-egw-stacked-leather-grip-fighting-knife-with-sheath","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}