Original U.S. WWII Navy “Ship Made” Cartridge Casing Handle Stiletto Fighting Knife Commemorating Battle of Midway with Sheath - Casing Dated 1942 Thompson SMG Overall length: 15 ½”

Overall length: 15 ½”

It was cut out with a somewhat roughly shaped piece of the uniform

This is a very good condition Late War Flottenkriegsabzeichen der Kriegsmarine - High Seas Fleet Badge

so it is correct that there is no finish anywhere on the blade

Original U.S. WWII Navy “Ship Made” Cartridge Casing Handle Stiletto Fighting Knife Commemorating Battle of Midway with Sheath - Casing Dated 1942 Thompson SMG Overall length: 15 ½”Original Item. One of a Kind. Theater knives are knives made by military personnel in the various theaters of war. Each knife is unique in its own way due to the maker's style, preferences and materials available. Most theater knives were made from spare parts, wreckage, tools and already existing blades. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and