Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Russian/Soviet Militaria There are some areas of

There are some areas of fouling and oxidation present from lack of cleaning

the M1941 which had bakelite grips and a marked ricasso

and there is oxidation to the metal of the scabbard body

Such grenades were the main type of grenade used by Chinese forces during the whole war

firing from the hip presented various problems

Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Russian/Soviet Militaria There are some areas ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good example of a circa 1944 45 fighting knife by Utica Cutlery Co., of Utica, New York. These knives were maxed commercially during the later phases of WWII, and were intended to be private purchase items for servicemen. These knives are near identical to the US Marine Corps U. S. Navy MKII Fighting Knife. The ricasso is marked U. S. UTICA CUT. CO.. The handle is marked KARLSEN. The finish is well retained