Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by CASE with M8 Scabbard Japanese Field Gear The artillery shell fuse is

The artillery shell fuse is used as the base of the holder

There are also some felt washers around the mounting holes

The flash eliminator and the folding handle (the grip) of the Mk I was eliminated

It really has a great service used look

Chin strap and buttons are still present and in excellent condition

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by CASE with M8 Scabbard Japanese Field Gear The artillery shell fuse isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, with the guard deeply stamped with, U. S. M3 CASE. The 6 3 4 inch spear point blade is in fair condition with wear but little if any loss of finish. The blade is still quite sharp and in fair service worn condition with some sharpening marks. The handle and stacked leather grip are in similar condition with little wear. There are no major cracks, and the leather