World War II CAMILLUS MKII Fighting Knife WWII WW2 Combat Knife USMC

Description: Nice example of the World War II MK 2 Knife in its original fiber scabbard. The example featured here has a 7" blade with the correct "Camillus, N.Y." marking on the blade, which is exactly what you want to see on a World War II example. Additionally, in 1944, the US Navy put through a change order to have the markings moved from the blade to the cross guard, so we know that this example was made prior to that date. The other side of the blade is marked "U.S.N./Mark 2". Approximately 60% of the original finish remains on the blade, which does show signs of recent sharpening. The slightly curved cross-guard is intact, as is the original stacked leather grip. As would be expected, the pommel is pinned in place. The scabbard is thelater MK 2 version, very similar in construction to the M8 scabbard for the M3 fighting knife, with afiberglass body, metal throat, canvas frog and securing strap. The front of the throat is markedUSN MK 2,and the rear is markedNORD-4723 B.M. Co.with a stylizedV Plogo.The NORD number is for the US Navy contract it was produced under, which was delivered betweenNovember 1943 and July 1944. It was manufactured by theBeckwith Manufacturing Company, a division of Victory Plastics. Blade Length: 7" Overall Knife Length: 12" The knife remains in good condition, showing signs of age, use, and wear. The blade retains approximately 70% of it's original finish. The blade shows sign of actual use, as well as signs of relatively recent sharpening. Stacked leather grip is generally tight and in good order. The scabbard is original to the knife, and shows signs of age, use, and wear. Green paint in areas. Guaranteed 100% authentic in every respect for life. Be sure to see our other listings for more historical antiques and militaria. Be sure to follow our store as new inventory is added daily. The Mk2 Knife was developed as an improvement over the Mk1 design, which had issues with blade snapping due to the thinner design.Working with Union Cutlery, USMC Colonel John M. Davis and Major Howard E. America contributed several important changes, including a longer, stronger blade, the introduction of a small fuller to lighten the blade, a peened pommel (later replaced by a pinned pommel), a straight (later, slightly curved) steel crossguard, and a stacked leather handle for better grip. The knife was officially known as the1219C2, but it was commonly called the "Ka-Bar" after the trademark of Union Cutlery that was on the blades of early examples. The first production order went out to Camillus Cutlery Company, who produced the largest number of knives during WW2. The design was subsequently adopted by the Navy as theUS Navy Utility Knife, Mark 2, and the USMC adopted it as the USMCMark 2 Combat Knife, or simply the Knife, Fighting Utility.

Price: 245 USD

Location: Greenville, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-10-02T01:00:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD