Original WWII U.S. Navy "KA-BAR" Mark 1 Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN Leather Scabbard Japanese Ordnance they are about 4 times

they are about 4 times rarer than the coveted Raider Stiletto

There is just a bit of oxidation spotting on the barrel

the 325th pushed north towards the causeway at La Fiere to stop the Germans from oushing into Ste

There is just a bit of crazing and bubbling near the front trim

but the cleaning rod appears to be a cut-down Martini Henry rifle cleaning rod

Original WWII U.S. Navy "KA-BAR" Mark 1 Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN Leather Scabbard Japanese Ordnance they are about 4 timesOriginal 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