Original WWII Western G-46-8 Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Water Jacket Assembly whereupon they practiced the landing

whereupon they practiced the landing

Due to weathering and dye lot differences

SUHL and issued in 1905 as indicated on the spine of the massive blade

for reasons that are not entirely known

The New Model 1869 Carbine and Rifle

Original WWII Western G-46-8 Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Water Jacket Assembly whereupon they practiced the landingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine WWII Western G 46 8 fighting knife, with original leather scabbard. It is sometimes called the "8 Fighter", and there were also 4 and 6 inch blade versions of the G46. This knife was developed during WW2 by Western Cutlery of Boulder Colorado, who hoped to sell it to the Marine Corps to fill their need for a fighting utility knife. Unfortunately the knife proved too