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WW2 era E.G. Waterman Co. (EGW) fighting knife, 6.5-inch blade/rosewood handle type, original scabbard; EXCELLENT

Original price was: $169.96.Current price is: $149.99.

Original WW2 EGW fighting knife, 6.5-in blade/rosewood handle type, orig leather scabbard; excellent overall condition, considering the age. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM

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WW2 EGW fighting knife, 6.5-in blade/rosewood handle type, original leather scabbard; excellent overall condition, considering the age. FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM.

Original WW2 era EGW “private purchase” type fighting knife manufactured during the war by E.G. Waterman Company in New York. This is the more scarce 6.5-inch blade/rosewood handle type – most EGW knives had stacked leather washers handles. E.G. Waterman Company made these sturdy private-purchase fighters in order to satisfy the demand for the much-needed fighting knives early in the War. This type is illustrated on pages 114-115 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 scans attached).

These “private purchase” fighting knives were popular with the troops during the war; most of these 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. An unusually well-made example with well-defined form and clean lines. This is the marked example – it is stamped with the standard EGW / KNIFE stamp on ricasso. This knife is only slightly used; the edge appears to be factory-original. No edge nicks, rust, or pitting on the blade; the edge is very sharp still; the tip is intact. Rosewood handle with a steel guard, oval pommel with a lanyard ring; a couple of thin age-related cracks are noted for accuracy; all parts are tight. The knife is about 11″ / 26 cm overall from the tip to the lower tang; the blade is about 6-1/2″ / 16.5 cm. Original leather scabbard is in excellent overall condition; the leather is still soft and supple; all original stitching, rivets, and keeper are intact. This WW2 EGW fighting knife is in 100% serviceable condition still.

This original American WW2 EGW 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; spent brass is not included with the lot 😉 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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FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM!

International shipping for this item will be $39.95 and up to most countries on our “ship-to” list.

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Weight 1.5 lbs

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