Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN MK2 Scabbard German Mauser 98k K98 John Browning was just 29

John Browning was just 29 years old

It was purchased directly from the collector that loaned it to the author for publication

most probably the Portuguese introduced it to Europe where it was used as a weapon

There is then a glazed cameo enclosing

Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN MK2 Scabbard German Mauser 98k K98 John Browning was just 29Original Item: This is an excellent barely used example of the legendary WWII Production USN Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife by Union Cutlery, with a MK2 Scabbard. It shows very little signs of use, and the only condition issues look to stem from some minor water exposure. Overall length of this Mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade cross guard are as follows: KA BAR Under the blade is marked: USNMK2 The Mk2 Knife