Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard - Near Mint Blade Stocks This is the first example

This is the first example of a carbine we have had that still had the cleaning rod

the division brought together four officers who would ultimately steer the US Army during the following two decades: Matthew B

The butt cap has the usual long ears

and faced frequent attack by Japanese aircraft in night combat

The stitching in the rear of the scabbard is still fully intact

Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard - Near Mint Blade Stocks This is the first exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine WWII Western G 46 8 fighting knife, complete with its 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