Original WWII U.S. Navy "KA-BAR" Mark 1 Private Purchase Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with Leather Scabbard Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The government asked several designers

The government asked several designers to submit weapons

with the wood replaced by plexiglass

and was critical of the commanding officer in the field

This is a lovely example of a hard to find Korean War era M29 Practice AT Rifle Grenade

Voluntary numbers were insufficient and forced recruitment was introduced within a few months

Original WWII U.S. Navy "KA-BAR" Mark 1 Private Purchase Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with Leather Scabbard Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The government asked several designersOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a