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US Navy Deep Sea Diver’s Knife


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Original U.S. Navy WW2 KA-BAR marked deep sea diving knife with brass scabbard.  The knife has a one side serrated blade and the knife screws into the scabbard.  The hilt is wood with a brass pommel.  This A standard issue knife for all US World War 2 deep sea divers.  This knife is marked as made by Union Cutlery Co. Olean NY.

 

Specifications:

Total knife length (not including scabbard): 33 cm

Blade length: 18 cm (7 inches)

Hilt length: 15 cm (6 inches)

Scabbard length: 21.5 cm (8.46 inches)

Total length with scabbard: 33.5 cm (13.18 inches)

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There are many fakes and reproductions in the market.  The original ones that can be found are in bad shape and very few have the original leather strap.

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