Original U.S. WWII USMC Early Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Numbered Leather Scabbard U.S. Militaria than it was definitely a

than it was definitely a post war reproduction

so this type of age damage is common

on the second model it was attached to the frame by a hook on the fixed barrel

as well as a USMC Reversible Camouflage cover

though it does show staining and use

Original U.S. WWII USMC Early Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Numbered Leather Scabbard U.S. Militaria than it was definitely aOriginal Item: This is a great early example of the legendary WWII Production U. S. M. C marked Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife fighting knife with an original leather belt scabbard. Marine Corps issue knives are much harder to find on the market than the U. S. N. marked variety. Overall length of this Mark 2 knife is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on both sides the blade ricasso are as follows: U. S. M. C. and CAMILLUS N. Y.