Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN MK2 Scabbard Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Just found in a recent

Just found in a recent warehouse cleanout

The leather for the three fingers is soft and supple and will darken with time and use

Fully described on Pages 232-233 of David Harding's Small Arms of the East India Company 1600-1856

This particular example started life as an Model 1896 rifle or carbine

At the instigation of President Saddam Hussein

Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN MK2 Scabbard Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Just found in a recentOriginal Item: This is an excellent barely used example of the legendary WWII Production USN Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife by Union Cutlery, with a MK2 Scabbard. It shows very little signs of use, and the only condition issues look to stem from some minor water exposure. Overall length of this Mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade cross guard are as follows: KA BAR Under the blade is marked: USNMK2 The Mk2 Knife