Original U.S. WWII Knife Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath - Marked Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia MG 42 Mounts The scabbard leather in black

The scabbard leather in black is somewhat deteriorated overall but solid with one particular area of weakness that could use some further restoration

while the design allowed ventilation around the entire head

troops during the amphibious D-Day invasion

in the Land Bomber design category

Overall length: 26 1/2"

Original U.S. WWII Knife Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath - Marked Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia MG 42 Mounts The scabbard leather in blackOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a World War II fighting knife made by Knife Crafters of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Knives of this pattern were produced from old sword blades, with three knives typically being manufactured from a single sword blade. The handles were made of hollow steel and covered in leather. Most of the scabbards are of same basic pattern, with a unique, three piece construction. A single leather grip retaining strap