Original U.S. WWII Unissued Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Mk1 Scabbard Japanese Guns & Ordnance Although no ships were lost

Although no ships were lost in the battle

in fact the nickel is still intact even in the areas that are covered by the retainer loop

This example does have stitching holes through it

and "Kanetsugu" their "swordsmith name

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains full Normandy Camo paint and shows expected wear and use

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Mk1 Scabbard Japanese Guns & Ordnance Although no ships were lostOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a