Original WWII U.S. Navy "KA-BAR" Mark 1 Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN Leather Scabbard U.S. Antique Guns Goddard as a side project

Goddard as a side project (under Army contract) of his work on rocket propulsion

This is a very nice '49 Pocket dating from the Civil War and is as tight as a drum

The grind marks on the aluminum grip add some great character

the 7th Division did not see action at full divisional strength

Original WWII U.S. Navy "KA-BAR" Mark 1 Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN Leather Scabbard U.S. Antique Guns Goddard as a side projectOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a