Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial D1474S Made in 1985 20th Century Both the bayonet and scabbard

Both the bayonet and scabbard had the original finish removed

early 1942 was the peak of Anti-Japanese sentiment

Overall a great example of a German Heer Officer's Dagger

much more so than the man it is named after

Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial D1474S Made in 1985 20th Century Both the bayonet and scabbardOriginal Item: Only One Available. As far as legendary fighting knives go, there are a few that stand the test of time. The Ka Bar, the Bowie knife, the Fairbairn Sykes, and the often forgotten Gerber Mark II Combat Knife are all famed fighting knives. The Mark II was designed in 1966 and quickly became a popular choice with soldiers and Marines headed overseas. Particularly, the Mark II became a favorite with the MACV SOG teams that were the premier