That, sir, is a K-Bar knife, and one that is still in good shape. A testament to American-made products. These were made under contract for the military, mostly Navy and Marines. As a former jarhead, I have a couple of these...one dating back to WWII and one to the Vietnam era. I foresee a time coming when one of them will be my daily carry companion, alongside a nice old 1911 Colt.
That, sir, is a K-Bar knife, and one that is still in good shape. A testament to American-made products. These were made under contract for the military, mostly Navy and Marines. As a former jarhead, I have a couple of these...one dating back to WWII and one to the Vietnam era. I foresee a time coming when one of them will be my daily carry companion, alongside a nice old 1911 Colt.
My Uncle L would never share with myself or brothers when he served in WWII and Korean War the hells he endured.
There are dark brown spots on the sheath. Which I feel is blood. My Uncle would not confirm nor deny what the spots are.
The leather sheath is stamped USMC 1943
My brother, a Marine in Vietnam, has never shared any of the stories with us either. He was 19 when he went over there.