Description
WW2 Camillus USMC MK2 fighting knife, original early issue leather scabbard. Rare GI-decorated Marine Corps marked Mark II fighter in excellent overall condition, considering the age. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE US FOR THIS ITEM.
Original early WW2 era US Navy Mark 2 “Ka-Bar” fighting knife with the USMC designation (the link is a courtesy of Wikipedia) manufactured early in the war by Camillus Cutlery in Camillus, New York. MK2 is a classic American WW2 era fighting knife; this type was used in combat by the US Army and the Navy men alike in all theaters of the War. This is a hard-to-find USMC-designated MK2 fighter – these were manufactured for the US Marine Corps in limited quantities. The early issue leather scabbards turned out to fail quickly when exposed to salt water and were quickly replaced with more durable composition scabbards.
The guard is stamped CAMILLUS, N.Y. and U.S.M.C. on the top side; ricasso is unmarked, as it should be for this type. Leather washers “fat handle” with heavy round pommel and a slightly curved guard is nicely decorated with braided knots. The entire handle was dipped in varnish to prevent corrosion; all parts are tight with no play. The knife is about 12″ / 30.5 cm overall; blued blade is about 7″ / 17.8 cm. The blade has about 80% of its original parkerized finish intact. The edge has been lightly re-sharpened; it is razor-sharp; the tip is intact. Rare early WW2 issue all-leather scabbard is in excellent condition, considering the age. Original keeper with brass snaps is intact; all original rivets and stitching are intact; the leather is soft and supple still. Overall, this scabbard is in better-than-average condition – these early scabbards are hard-to-find in general and are very rare this nice as most have salt water damage. This rare USMC-designated WW2 Camillus USMC MK2 fighting knife and its original scabbard are in 100% serviceable condition. With proper care this old timer will last you another 85 years 😉
During the war most of the USMC MK2s were used in the field as intended; these early MK2s are hard-to-find this nice. This rare WW2 Camillus USMC MK2 fighting knife will be a great addition to any collection. This attractive MK2 fighter 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 :0)
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FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM
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