Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Russian/Soviet Militaria and have parts missing

and have parts missing

The left side of the barrel also looks to have a faded "Perron" Tower of Liège proof on it

The regiment then participated in the final "lance on lance" action involving British cavalry of the First World War

firing from the hip presented various problems

but we were not able to test it and do not promise it will work

Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Russian/Soviet Militaria and have parts missingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good example of a circa 1944 45 fighting knife by Utica Cutlery Co., of Utica, New York. These knives were maxed commercially during the later phases of WWII, and were intended to be private purchase items for servicemen. These knives are near identical to the US Marine Corps U. S. Navy MKII Fighting Knife. The ricasso is marked U. S. UTICA CUT. CO.. The handle is marked KARLSEN. The finish is well retained