Original Rare U.S. WWII Everitt Black Handle Knuckle Fighting Knife with Scabbard - Named “Warren Shanks” German Decals Serial Number: OC-23353

Serial Number: OC-23353

The guide on the left side of the receiver for the breech ramming mechanism is still intact

This example is from the Pre-WWII period

The grip is wood covered with an embossed leather covering

V-E Day was over but the Squadrons of the 323rd Bomb Group had a varied history before they were deactivated and the men returned to the United States

Original Rare U.S. WWII Everitt Black Handle Knuckle Fighting Knife with Scabbard - Named “Warren Shanks” German Decals Serial Number: OC-23353Original Item: Only One Available. This is a solid well used example of the rare U. S. WWII Everitt Knuckle fighting knife. It features a black painted handle, with the correct original scabbard which is missing the securing strap. No reference indicates that anyone knows who Everitt was, or who the company that produced the knives was. Some have surmised that it was the location of manufacture, but due to the passage of time, most likely the true