Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Brown Bess The three astronauts—Frank Borman

The three astronauts—Frank Borman

The liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with an F logo over 49 for the FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Manufactured in Akron

which we assume is a matching number

This caused the bomber formations to be disrupted and made accurate bombing impossible

with an overall length of 21”

Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Brown Bess The three astronauts—Frank BormanOriginal Item. One of a Kind. At first glance, we assume this was one of many "Theater Made" fighting knives deployed mostly in the Pacific theater of WWII. However, once we removed the scabbard it was clear that this fighting knife began life as a WWI Model 1918 Trench Knife, and then was modified for WWII use by removing the entire hilt and replacing it. The crossguard and pommel appear to be handmade, with a stacked transparent grip. The knife is