Original U.S. WWII USN Mark 1 Robeson ShurEdge No. 20 Fighting Knife with Wood Pommel and Leather Scabbard Japanese Flags Each side is marked WILLSON

Each side is marked WILLSON where the strap attaches

although the situation on the battle fronts was not favorable

its original operator

with some areas of light staining and peppering due to the case hardened finish being much less resistant to oxidation

Original U.S. WWII USN Mark 1 Robeson ShurEdge No. 20 Fighting Knife with Wood Pommel and Leather Scabbard Japanese Flags Each side is marked WILLSONOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a