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Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard
Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard
Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard
Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard
Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard
Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard
Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard
Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard

Original Period Custom-made WWII Combat Knife and Scabbard

$ 211.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: This item is being offered in as found, as is condition. It has numerous flaws and blemishes. I have not cleaned nor have I attempted to clean it. I make no guarantee of serviceability nor warranty of any type. It may be soiled, stained, and show heavy wear, insect damage, etc., Again, sold as is, no warranty implied or given.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    This is an period custom-made WWII knife and scabbard constructed from available materials available at the time onboard the USS Scribner, a Destroyer Escort Vessel, reportedly involved in UDT actions off Okinawa.
    These knives are sometimes called 'theater knives' as they were made in a particular 'theater of operations' during war time. I acquired this one many years ago from a good friend of mine, the son of the sailor mentioned in the write-up I did at the time of acquisition (see images). He too was a veteran.
    According to Navy records:
    Francis Ray Landon
    Pacific Theater
    1944-1946
    United States Navy, EM3c, Service Number 8651189, USS Scribner
    The knife is ~12" in overall length.
    The bulk of the knife may have come from a previously made factory knife, I simply do not know; I cannot confirm that either way.
    It does come with the wood case as shown in the images.
    This item is being offered in as found, as is condition. It has numerous flaws and blemishes. I have not cleaned nor have I attempted to clean it. I make no guarantee of serviceability nor warranty of any type. It may be soiled, stained, and show heavy wear, insect damage, etc., Again, sold as is, no warranty implied or given.
    I am not married to any of this stuff. Make an offer; if I can make it happen, I will. E-mail with any questions or if you need more images prior to bid/purchase (I have plenty). This item is also for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end this sale without notice at any time prior to any binding offer to purchase from this venue. Thank you.