Original WWII Western G-46-8 Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Water Jacket Assembly for reasons that are not

for reasons that are not entirely known

the regiment became the 20th Regiment of Foot

Scabbard measures 10" in length

Due to weathering and dye lot differences

Original WWII Western G-46-8 Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Water Jacket Assembly for reasons that are notOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine WWII Western G 46 8 fighting knife, with original leather scabbard. It is sometimes called the "8 Fighter", and there were also 4 and 6 inch blade versions of the G46. This knife was developed during WW2 by Western Cutlery of Boulder Colorado, who hoped to sell it to the Marine Corps to fill their need for a fighting utility knife. Unfortunately the knife proved too