Original U.S. WWII Case Stiletto “OSS Commando” Fighting Knife With Correct Leather Sheath Empire Edged Weapons under various appellations

under various appellations

in the name & location inscription

and World War I as part of the III Army Corps

Front length:  30"

REVERSE: Inscribed 'Taisho 3-4 [1914-15] War Service

Original U.S. WWII Case Stiletto “OSS Commando” Fighting Knife With Correct Leather Sheath Empire Edged Weapons under various appellationsOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War II, the stiletto knife made a comeback in the form of combat knives for commando raiding forces and other troops who needed a weapon for silent killing. Towards the end of 1940, renowned British hand to hand combat instructors William E. Fairbairn and Eric A. Sykes created the FairbairnSykes fighting knife. This double edged dagger had a long, narrow point designed to maximize the blade for