Original U.S. WWII Kephart Theater-Made Knuckle Knife with Leather Sheath Miscellaneous Gun Parts period applied insignia still present

period applied insignia still present on both sleeves

with text around the outside

Hanhart ANKER 11 STEINE

burning C-4 produces poisonous fumes

it does not have any liner rivets or lugs attached to the shell

Original U.S. WWII Kephart Theater-Made Knuckle Knife with Leather Sheath Miscellaneous Gun Parts period applied insignia still presentOriginal Item. Only One Available. Theater knives are knives made by military personnel in the various theaters of war. Each knife is unique in its own way due to the maker's style, preferences and materials available. Most theater knives were made from spare parts, wreckage, tools and already existing blades. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs