Original U.S. WWII E.W. Stone Skull Style M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard British Field Gear The rear visible approx 1"

The rear visible approx 1" of the blade retaining it's original blue/black finish and the small proof mark is still visible on the top (unsharpened) side of the blade

We were going to chow under guard

Often chrome was even used

It always seemed to be either bitter cold or raining or snowing

He was assigned to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force under General Eisenhower

Original U.S. WWII E.W. Stone Skull Style M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard British Field Gear The rear visible approx 1"Original Item: Only One Available. The grip for the M3 fighting knife could have been made by E. W. Stone, Sr. but we don't know for sure. However, it appears to be period authentic and it is certainly in the style produced by E. W. Stone, Sr. during WWII. Stone was the Chief Molder aboard the USS Holland in the Pacific Theater. These knives were designed for Marines, Naval, and Army personnel who requested a handle on their knife that would not slip,