Original U.S. WWII M3 Utica Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION RGN-86 and RGD-5 grenades

RGN-86 and RGD-5 grenades

so it is probably from 1859-1860

Overall this is a great example of the very popular and collectible World War I era US trench knife

of which 173 were commissioned and three were warrant officers

but they made little impression on U

Original U.S. WWII M3 Utica Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION RGN-86 and RGD-5 grenadesOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife with the blade deeply stamped, U. S. M 3 UTICA. The blade is in very good condition, and does not appear to have been overly used. The only wear appears to be to be runner wear as well as some oxidation near the guard. The original finish and factory grind are present in many areas. The handle and stacked leather grip are also in very good condition. The original