Description
This is a World War II United States Navy Mark II (MKII) fighting utility knife. The knife is by R.C.C.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Overall (sheathed): approximately 13-1/8" in length and 2-9/16" in width; knife only: approximately 12" in length and 2-9/16" in width; blade only: approximately 7" in length and 1-1/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Steel, wood, woven cotton, cast resin, brass.
ATTACHMENT:Snap on sheath strap, small hole at bottom of sheath.
MARKINGS:USN MK 2 NORD 6581 B.M. CO. 7 VP insignia; USN MK2 R.C.C.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX01 LGEX4/12 SFJX10/12
CONDITION:6 (Fine+): The knife has some areas of medium to heavy wear and tarnish; sheath has some areas of wear and some oxidation near top.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.