Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by GENEVA FORGE with Mk1 Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters The leather is in wonderful

The leather is in wonderful condition and does show signs of faithful use but was not abused in the process

Belt with moderate wear to the leather backing

This would denote that the Knobkierie was picked up at the River Crossing

it saw combat for the first time in France on the Western Front

USS TEXAS and USS BROOKLYN

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by GENEVA FORGE with Mk1 Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters The leather is in wonderfulOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a