Original U.S. WWII Era “Fat Handle” Theater Made Fighting Knife Constructed From M1942 Bayonet With Leather Scabbard Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles which has removed much of

which has removed much of the plating on the sides

embossed on holster flap and 18" strap with brass buckle

Beautifully cleaned and now put into its very best light

A nice example with a handsome octagonal barrel

Original U.S. WWII Era “Fat Handle” Theater Made Fighting Knife Constructed From M1942 Bayonet With Leather Scabbard Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles which has removed much ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful U. S. WWII "Theater Made" fighting knife, 15 in length, with a 10 steel spear point blade. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel components, and the hilts were cast