Original U.S. WWII 1944 M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Japanese Military Maps yet the leather itself appears

yet the leather itself appears much older and more worn than the stitching

with damage from wear and some light scratches

often abbreviated BIZ

which matches the partial serial number stamped onto the cylinder (25)

Trowel bayonet

Original U.S. WWII 1944 M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Japanese Military Maps yet the leather itself appearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine WWII 1944 manufactured Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife with the guard lightly stamped, U. S. M3 IMPERIAL. The blade is in very good condition free of nicks with minor pitting. The handle and stacked leather grip are in very good condition. The original leather scabbard is supple and strong. This is the third version manufactured in 1944. Dimensions: Blade Length: 6 Total Length: 11 Scabbard Length: 12 The M3