Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard MG 34 Ammo Storage The liner leather is in

The liner leather is in good condition but is missing two of the leather fingers

which is how they were issued

pull it across his body and stab him under the left arm

British Commandos even had their very own "Death's Head" knuckle knife

Lieutenant's bars

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard MG 34 Ammo Storage The liner leather is inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co.. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in the correct M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by American