Original U.S. WWII Case 5” Utility Knife with Belt Scabbard ERA Cloth embroidered example in metal

Cloth embroidered example in metal frame

The AN-6530 was introduced during WWII as a joint Army and Navy aviation pattern

There are also wood graft repairs on the wood line along both sides of the muzzle

and the jaw screw is broken

It looks like the cylinder lock on the trigger is worn

Original U.S. WWII Case 5” Utility Knife with Belt Scabbard ERA Cloth embroidered example in metalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a wonderful example of a hard to find 5 WWII utility knife in really good condition, complete with leather belt scabbard. This lovely utility knife was made by Case cutlery, one of many companies making similar knives. During WWII there was a very large demand for fighting knives, particularly in the Pacific theater. Not all soldiers would normally be issued them, so the private market for fighting