Description
Original WW2 era model L77 Commando fighting knife manufactured during the war by Western Cutlery Co. in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Very attractive slim-blade fighting stiletto type; rare all-Bakelite fittings type. Slim, light, and practical, the L77 stiletto dagger was popular with the troops and it became a desirable sidearm used in virtually every theater of the war. Attached is the photo of some fearsome-looking GI armed with the 45-cal. M1911 in one hand and the unmistakable L77 commando knife clutched in his teeth (original photo is not included with the knife). This exact type is illustrated on page 236 of KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey – a well-established expert and the author of a number of books on the subject of the US military edged weapons (see book’s page scan attached).
This fighting stiletto is about 11-1/4” / 28.5 cm overall; the blade is about 6-7/8″ / 17.5 cm. Classic mid-war production issue with brown Bakelite pommel and guard – as the war progressed, Western had to switch first to Bakelite pommels, and later to Bakelite guards in order to conserve the much-needed aluminum and bronze. Fullered blade has been lightly re-sharpened and it is razor-sharp still; the tip is intact. Ricasso is stamped with the Western logo and the patent number on one side. Stacked leather and colored fiber washers handle; the handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Bakelite fittings are intact with no chips or cracks; no edge nicks or dings on the spine – this type is rare this nice. Hand-made fancy “theater” leather scabbard in excellent condition; the leather is soft and supple; the stitching is intact. This attractive USA WW2 Western L77 fighting knife is in very much serviceable condition still; with proper care this old timer will last you another 80 years 😉
This original USA WW2 Western L77 fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way; it is in 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos. Garand clips are not included with the knife 😉 I have a few more American, German, British, Italian, and French fighting knives, as well as some scarce WW2 and WW1 daggers, trench knives and bayonets available for sale – please take a look in the Militaria section.
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