Original U.S. WWII Era “Fat Handle” Theater Made Fighting Knife Constructed From M1942 Bayonet With Leather Scabbard Cannons & Mortars to make this an excellent

to make this an excellent display piece

which was located in Gettysburg

At the time up against muzzle loading Revolvers these were revolutionary

which is why the fittings are somewhat loose

Original U.S. WWII Era “Fat Handle” Theater Made Fighting Knife Constructed From M1942 Bayonet With Leather Scabbard Cannons & Mortars to make this an excellentOriginal 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