Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-6 "Shark" Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard & Damaged Grip German Badges & Signs a bakelite body and appears

a bakelite body and appears to function perfectly

As of 2018

The design tapers toward the hilt through which there is a cross hole for the attachment of a leather wrist strap

The tongues are still attached very well as is the leather reinforcement tabs on the back of the shoes at the seams

During WW1 the lower decoration

Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-6 "Shark" Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard & Damaged Grip German Badges & Signs a bakelite body and appearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WWII Western G 46 6 fighting knife, offered in heavily worn down condition, complete with a KA BAR leather scabbard. It is sometimes called the "Shark", and there were also 4 and 8 inch blade versions of the G46. This knife was developed during WW2 by Western Cutlery of Boulder Colorado. Western made knives were all beautifully made with a bluing comparable to that seen on hunting rifles. Although