Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover this is not confirmed by

this is not confirmed by the collar insignia

The liner is a post war replacement as are the cuffs and the waist band

Accurate Replica very close in feel to an original

however there is no top mounting bracket attached anymore

and also has two holes added a few inches back from the stitching

Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover this is not confirmed byOriginal Item. One of a Kind. At first glance, we assume this was one of many "Theater Made" fighting knives deployed mostly in the Pacific theater of WWII. However, once we removed the scabbard it was clear that this fighting knife began life as a WWI Model 1918 Trench Knife, and then was modified for WWII use by removing the entire hilt and replacing it. The crossguard and pommel appear to be handmade, with a stacked transparent grip. The knife is