Original U.S. WWII Dix Bird's Head Pommel Fighting Knife with Belt Scabbard U.S. Army The firm was shut down

The firm was shut down after the war but was allowed to re-emerge in the 1950s

The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with an upgraded M1901 rear sight

Included is an original post war scabbard which is marked

With the exception of the senior grades

If you plan to use this as a functional lamp we would heavily recommend having the fixture and wiring replaced with current UL compliant wiring to avoid possible fire hazards

Original U.S. WWII Dix Bird's Head Pommel Fighting Knife with Belt Scabbard U.S. Army The firm was shut downOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a wonderful example of a hard to find WWII fighting knife in really good condition, complete with its original belt scabbard. During WWII there was a very large demand for fighting knives, particularly in the Pacific theater. Not all soldiers would normally be issued them, so the private market for fighting knives was booming. This is a lovely service used example, marked on the ricasso by maker DIX,