Original U.S. WWII Theater Made Knuckle Fighting Knife with Aluminum Grip and Leather Belt Sheath Receiver Top Cover a great re-enactor's item

a great re-enactor's item

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" The DKE in the model designation stands for the words Deutscher Kleinempfänger and the 38 signifies the year of manufacture

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making this an wonderful genuine WW2 issue upgrade for your Colt 1911

Original U.S. WWII Theater Made Knuckle Fighting Knife with Aluminum Grip and Leather Belt Sheath Receiver Top Cover a great re-enactor's itemOriginal Item: One of a kind. Recently acquired from a private auction, this is a fantastic genuine WWII example of a custom theater made fighting knife! It features an aluminum handle with knuckle guard, which is cast around a 6. 5 inch steel blade. Aluminum was easily sand cast in the field, making it the material of choice for these custom knives. The blade could be custom made, or adapted from another edged weapon. Comes complete with its own