WW2 Western G46-8 fighting knife, large blued 8" blade, theater-dressed scabbard

Description: Original WW2 era model G46-8 fighting knife manufactured by Western Cutlery in Boulder, CO; original scabbard included. This exact type is illustrated on p 237 of KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael Silvey. The knife is about 3” / 33 cm overall; a massive fullered and blued blade is about 8" / 20.3 cm; it is razor-sharp; the tip is intact; no edge nicks on the blade. Stacked leather washers handle with black and red fiber spacers at the ends, solid steel guard and hammer-like thick iron pommel. The handle is tight with no play; all leather washers are intact. Original leather scabbard has been "theater-dressed" with thin brass pieces that reinforced the throat and the tip of the scabbard, giving it a pretty awesome look; the keeper is dry but still intact. WW2 Western G46-8 fighting knife, large blued 8" blade, theater-dressed scabbard Click images to enlarge Description Scarce WW2 era fighting knife manufactured during the war by Western Cutlery in Boulder, Colorado. This exact type is illustrated on page 237 of the KNIVES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WORLD WAR II book by Michael W Silvey - a well-established expert and the author of a number of books on the subject of the US military edged weapons (see book's scans attached). This large fighter is about 13” / 33 cm overall; a massive fullered and blued blade is about 8" / 20.3 cm. The edge has been re-sharpened; it is razor-sharp still, the tip is intact. No typical spine dings or edge nicks; about 60-70% of the original blade bluing remaining. Stacked leather washers handle with black and red fiber spacers at the ends, solid steel guard and hammer-like heavy duty thick iron pommel. The handle is tight with no play; all leather washers are intact. Original leather scabbard has been "theater-dressed" with thin brass pieces that reinforced the throat and the tip of the scabbard, giving it a pretty awesome and unique look. Most of the original stitching and rivets are intact; the keeper is dry but still intact. This Western WW2 G46-8 fighting knife is by far the best “non-regulation” fighting knife Western Cutlery produced for the American military during the war. The G46-8 fighter was very popular with the troops and most were used in the field as intended. These giant fighters are usually beat-up with nicked/dinged, or rusted blades with the original bluing that is usually gone. This large fighting knife is in better than average condition for the type, don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection! This fighting knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, 100% original "as-purchased" condition. 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Price: 399.95 USD

Location: West Haverstraw, New York

End Time: 2024-10-27T21:58:07.000Z

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