Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN MK2 Scabbard Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly At the instigation of President

At the instigation of President Saddam Hussein

This very good example is embossed U S in an oval on the flap

The steel crossguard is still tight to the blade and free of any bends or damage

The leather for the three fingers is soft and supple and will darken with time and use

was instead rescued by HJ's forces

Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with USN MK2 Scabbard Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly At the instigation of PresidentOriginal Item: This is an excellent barely used example of the legendary WWII Production USN Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife by Union Cutlery, with a MK2 Scabbard. It shows very little signs of use, and the only condition issues look to stem from some minor water exposure. Overall length of this Mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade cross guard are as follows: KA BAR Under the blade is marked: USNMK2 The Mk2 Knife