Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Fusee Spring & Cover This holster is marked HOYT

This holster is marked HOYT

so it may have been laying on the ground for short period of time

with just a bit of fouling in the grooves near the muzzle

This is a very rare holster and a significant find

Original U.S. WWII KA-BAR Style Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery Co. with Original Leather Sheath- Ca.1944-45 Fusee Spring & Cover This holster is marked HOYTOriginal 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