Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard U.S. Field Gear with slightly darker OD canvas

with slightly darker OD canvas trim

Excellent Factory hard rubber grips

being gradually replaced by more modern aircraft such as the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon in the U

Each frog has an original brass medallion marked US on the front

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard U.S. Field Gear with slightly darker OD canvasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Utica Cutlery Co. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which is in great shape. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World