Original U.S. WWII Named “Theatre Made” Brass Handle Fighting Knife With Scabbard - Harry O. Kirkpatrick Original Machine Guns with no signs of having

with no signs of having been refurbished

and while the rear sling swivel has a machined base

There is also a bit of the original red felt blade washer still present

confined trench system was ideal for achieving an effective contingent

installed behind each pad

Original U.S. WWII Named “Theatre Made” Brass Handle Fighting Knife With Scabbard - Harry O. Kirkpatrick Original Machine Guns with no signs of havingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely, yet effective WWII theatre made knife! It appears that the design of this knife was modeled after the M1917 Trench Knife but with a regular bowie style blade and not the triangular stiletto or knuckle guards. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to