Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard Military Maps An interesting Cold War Relic

An interesting Cold War Relic

Its bird's head gutta-percha grips bear the Colt prancing horse logo on each side

Overall Length: 31 1/2 inches

while the other is knotted together

Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard Military Maps An interesting Cold War RelicOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine WWII Western G 46 8 fighting knife, complete with its original leather scabbard. It is sometimes called the "8 Fighter", and there were also 4 and 6 inch blade versions of the G46. This knife was developed during WW2 by Western Cutlery of Boulder Colorado, who hoped to sell it to the Marine Corps to fill their need for a fighting utility knife. Unfortunately the knife