Description
Original WW2 Utica fighting knife made from M4 bayonet, original M8 composition scabbard. Interesting WW-II era American fighter in great overall condition, considering the age.
Original WW-II era fighting knife made from M4 bayonet manufactured by Utica Cutlery Co. Utica made the M4, as well as M3 Trench knife during the war; both types were used as fighting knives by GI in virtually every theater of operations. See the WW2 era M3 Trench Knife and M4 bayonet in the European theater photos (for reference only; not included with the lot). This fighting knife is used, but it’s in better-than-average condition for the type.
This is an early 6-grooves handle M4 specimen with stacked leather washer handle. All parts are tight; the knife is in great overall condition. The knife is about 11-1/2” / 29.3 cm overall; the blade is about 6-5/8″ / 16.8 cm. The blade has been professionally re-sharpened; it is razor-sharp still; the tip is intact. Stacked leather washers handle is tight; original muzzle ring has been cut off; the guard has been rounded-off to a simple oval shape. Bayonet release mechanism is till intact. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play.
Original M8composition scabbard was manufactured by Beckwith Manufacturing Company – a division of Victory Plastics. All original parts are intact; top plate underside is marked B 2/6 N; both sides of the composite plastic are painted black. Overall, this WW2 Utica fighting knife is in 100% serviceable condition; you will not be disapointed. I have a few other early-issue M3 fighting knives available for sale in my store; buy more and save on shipping.
This interesting WW2 Utica fighting knife was part of the diverse collection of militaria items that I’ve recently purchased spanning from WW1 to Vietnam War. This personal collection contains many interesting items, some are unique, but there is just too much work to list it all at the same time. Please check out my site periodically for new arrivals; I’ll be listing more items in the next few weeks. These are the actual photos; spent brass is not included with the lot 😉 I have a number of vintage American-made collectible knives in the store, please take a look at the store’s American Blades section. Also, please don’t forget to check out our Militaria section for other WW1 and WW2 era combat knives, including German WW1 era trench knives, vintage USAF WW2 Pilot Knives and a couple of nice WW2 era 3rd pattern FS daggers available for sale.
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