Original U.S. WWII Era Rare Straight-Guard Marked “Smooth Handle” M3 Fighting Knife by CASE With Leather Handle and Leather Scabbard Madsen LMG For his efforts

For his efforts

and has never been reduced in size for fitting to a jacket

rocket-propelled grenades

Definitely a unique very last ditch example

Original U.S. WWII Era Rare Straight-Guard Marked “Smooth Handle” M3 Fighting Knife by CASE With Leather Handle and Leather Scabbard Madsen LMG For his effortsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Upon first glance, this knife appeared to be just a commercial knife made from leftover M3 parts. However, upon closer inspection, we were amazed to discover that it is actually a rare M3 fighting knife variant, complete with a straight crossguard, which is a deviation from the usual forward bent crossguard. The knife was produced during the later stages of the war, and we are uncertain whether it is an official