Description
Original WW2 era (and certainly one of a kind) fighting dagger made from what looks like a much older European rapier. This so-called “theater knife” was expertly made by an unknown soldier or a sailor from a vintage rapier and whatever else was available at hand. A beefy split-stag and brass guard handle has a very positive grip; the pommel is decorated with a hand-cut bronze flower-shaped butt cap. The guard looks like a re-worked original rapier handguard cut into a half-moon shape. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. The blade is a sharpened on one side; the tip is intact. The quality of work is excellent; all parts have a perfect fit with no play whatsoever – this dagger was definitely made by a very skilled and talented knifemaker.
The dagger is about 13-3/8″ / 34 cm overall; the blade is about 8-3/4″ / 22.2 cm; the blade is very sharp still; the tip is intact. An old stag has a nice amber shade to it; no chips or repairs. Original “Frankenstein scabbard” was made from the lower part of a cut-sown “long” M1905 bayonet scabbard and the top part (metal throat and webbing) for the M8 composition scabbard for M3/M4 family. An interesting combination, to say the least, but it fits the blade perfectly . This original WW2 theater fighting dagger is in 100% serviceable condition still. Don’t miss your chance to add this unique WW2 Fighter to your collection! I have a similar-looking WW2 fighter available for sale – please take a look.
This attractive WW2 theater fighting dagger is in 100% original “as is” condition – not cleaned or tampered with; these are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the knife 
I have a few more WW2 era American, British, and German combat knives and bayonets, as well as several scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale – please take a look in the store’s Militaria section.
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