Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Wood Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard Antique Remingtons and there is a bit

and there is a bit of tearing at the end of the creases

The fittings were then nickel plated

which shows the wood in one area

Years of Manufacture: 1866-1880

During the 1920s

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Wood Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard Antique Remingtons and there is a bitOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knives. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey & Boyd).