Description
WW2 Robeson Shuredge USN MK2 fighting knife, original early issue all-leather U.S.N. marked leather scabbard. Rare “red spacer” fighter type in great 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 U.S. Navy designation (the link is a courtesy of Wikipedia) manufactured early in the war by Robeson Cutlery. This is the scarce and desirable early production “red spacer” type Mark 2 with the scarce USN designated blade. 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 great looking specimen – Robeson made some of the most beautiful MK fighter during the war; their fighters are some of the best ever produced. Also, this MK2 is the harder-to-find first issue “red spacer” types – only the very early production MK2s came with leather scabbards and red fiber spacers handles. Fancy colored fiber spacers were quickly done away with to simplify the wartime production and reduce costs. Additionally, early leather scabbards were too fragile in the field – the leather would simply rot away after contact with seawater. Moving forward, the US armed forces procurement quickly replaced the leather with the more durable composite composition scabbards. This specimen is used, but it is in great overall condition for the type. An early USN-designated Mark 2 “red spacer” with original and correct all-leather sheath is VERY hard to find nowadays.
This MK2 is about 12″ / 30.5 cm overall; the blade is about 7″ / 17.8 cm long. The knife is only slightly used; the edge has been very lightly re-sharpened; it is very sharp still; the tip is intact. Ricasso is marked ROBESON SHUREDGE on ne side, U.S.N on the other. Stacked leather washers / red fiber spacer and iron guard and pommel handle. An early double-thick threaded round hammer-like steel pommel and slightly curved handguard. The handle is tight; all parts are solid with no play. No typical ding marks on the pommel or nicks on the spine of the blade – this type is rare this nice and complete.
Original U.S.N. marked leather scabbard is in great condition, considering the typical wear and tear in the field. All original staples and stitching are intact; the leather is soft and supple still. Original keeper is a bit dry but it is in very good shape overall. During the war most MK2s were used in the field as intended; these early “red spacer” MK2s are VERY hard to find. This rare WW2 Robison red spacer USN MK2 fighting knife will be a great addition to any collection.
This attractive ” red spacer” type WW2 Robison red spacer USN MK2 fighting knife and original scabbard have not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, this set is in 100% original “as is” condition. These are the actual photos; Garand clips are not included with the lot 😉
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FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM
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