**VERY RARE**WW2 U.S. Military ‘Western Cutlery Company’ Combat Knife (Fore Runner Of The Famous Ka-Bar USMC Fighting Knife) & Scabbard Knives

**VERY RARE**WW2 U.S. Military ‘Western Cutlery Company’ Combat Knife (Fore Runner Of The Famous Ka-Bar USMC Fighting Knife) & Scabbard. Sn 18892 - 18892

This is an original, very rare, WW2 era Western Cutlery Co USA combat knife (see page 60 Fig No.1 of US Military Knives Book III By Cole). These fighting knives were the fore runner to the famous USMC Ka-Bar fighting knife. It measures 13” in length overall length with correct, steel framed, compressed leather washer hilt, oval steel cross guard and 8” drop point blued blade. The blade has original polish and is stamped by the manufacturer ‘Western Pat’d’ (Western Boulder Colorado Patented). It is in its original correct brown leather scabbard with belt loop and retaining strap with press stud fastener. All leather and stitching are excellent, clean & intact. The price for this very rare fighting knife includes UK delivery. Sn 18892

£595.00