Original U.S. WWII Large EG Waterman E.G.W. Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard Russian Artwork & Posters Davisville) less than a year

Davisville) less than a year after Quonset was completed

The back of the buckle is marked with the earliest pattern maker markings:

with no play in the the crossguard or handle

We normally only see this kind of blades on WKC examples made prior to 1938

Original U.S. WWII Large EG Waterman E.G.W. Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard Russian Artwork & Posters Davisville) less than a yearOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition, this is a genuine U. S. WWII fighting knife, produced by E. G. Waterman Company of New York City. This knife comes with its original scabbard. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WWII due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of