Description
Very interesting and certainly one of a kind WW2 era US Marine Corps-designated MK2 fighting knife with a “theater-dressed” custom handle. The original Mark 2 fighting knife was manufactured by Camillus Cutlery in Camillus, NY. The original stacked leather washers and round steel pommel handle have been replaced with colored Plexiglas washers and a “beard beak” solid metal scull-crusher pommel. The handle was expertly fitted together – not an easy task in rudimentary field conditions. The standard-issue iron guard was retained but was turned into the S-guard type. New parts are of excellent overall quality with a perfect fit; the handle looks great and provides a very comfortable grip. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play.
The blade has been re-sharpened and it is very sharp still; the tip is intact. This MK2 is about 11-3/4” / 30 cm overall; the blade is about 6-7/8” / 17.5 cm long. No edge nicks or dings on the spine or the pommel; this unique fighter is in very good shape overall, considering the age. An interesting and certainly one-of-a-kind “theater-made” WW2 Camillus USMC MK2 fighting knife with a lot of character; this fighter will be a great addition to any collection. Original early-war leather scabbard is in excellent condition, considering the age. The leather is soft and supple still; all original rivets, stitching and keeper are intact. These early all-leather scabbards were prone to rot after a contact with salt water so they were quickly replaced with more durable composite MK2 scabbards. Very few early leather scabbards survived the war in decent condition.
This original WW2 Camillus USMC MK2 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 WW2 era combat knives and bayonets, scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale – please take a look in our Militaria section.
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