Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Russian/Soviet Militaria The left side of the

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

the M1941 which had bakelite grips and a marked ricasso

fog and poor visibility

with a 1939 date on the longer end

firing from the hip presented various problems

Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Russian/Soviet Militaria The left side of theOriginal 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