Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia it ended up produced side

it ended up produced side by side until the end of the war

and 2 7/8 inches wide

There are just a few light scratches and dents

These markings and style of handle date this example to the late war and immediate pre-war period

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia it ended up produced sideOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co.. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in the correct M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by American