Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Custom Sheath Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets established priorities in the distribution

established priorities in the distribution of materials and services

Blade length is approximately 9" and overall length 15 7/8"

the bone/ivory grip has no significant cracks or damage and the blade only has minor surface rust

and some initials scrawled on the left side of the butt stock

so glass was used for a time

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Custom Sheath Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets established priorities in the distributionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in nice service worn condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knives. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey &