Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Historical Military Books and the cut was found

and the cut was found to be as clean as if the sword had gone through a turnip

The leather trim is in good condition with a few areas of light wear

Air Group (CAGs)

The lower end

something we rarely see except on exceptional blades

Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Historical Military Books and the cut was foundOriginal Item: Only One Available. These 1 2 lb TNT bricks were used by various Army, Navy, and Marine engineers and demolitions units. FM 5 31, Boobytraps and Landmines, explains the use of the half pound TNT block with several fuses, including how to arm and disarm them. The TNT block could be used with the delay fuse, release fuse, or pressure fuse. This 1 2 TNT block is completely empty and totally Inert. This example is in compliance per the BATF