Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by UTICA Cutlery with Updated M8 Scabbard MG 34 Reciever Assembly There is a bit of

There is a bit of oxidation staining around the snaps on the felt cover

There are also areas of light peppering due to oxidation

with a gray underside

The belt rig is in very good condition

nor was it comparable to more powerful assault rifles developed late in the war

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by UTICA Cutlery with Updated M8 Scabbard MG 34 Reciever Assembly There is a bit ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great service used example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker UTICA Cutlery Co. of Utica, New York. With the markings on the crossguard, this is the third and final pattern manufactured in the war. It comes complete in the correct M8 scabbard which was updated to an M8A1. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World War Two for hand to hand combat. This