Original U.S. WWII DESCO MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard - Mint Condition EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION Manufacturer stamped RITTER with logo

Manufacturer stamped RITTER with logo on bottom

A sizeable quantity went to the Pacific theatre of war

Myitkyina and Bhamo in Kachin state

The wood is scruffy and has multiple chips and abrasions

2 engines since No

Original U.S. WWII DESCO MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard - Mint Condition EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION Manufacturer stamped RITTER with logoOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are most uncommon today but were essential equipment for the hardhat divers of the WW2 era. Just what Bob Hope needed in the film "The Road to Bali" when fighting a giant squid! Offered in excellent near mint condition this rare DESCO WW2 example has the standard 6 7 8 blade with saw teeth on one edge. The grip is turned hardwood and the hilt has a brass pommel, and the knife screws into a heavy brass