Original U.S. Vietnam War Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with Leather Sheath Category_MG 42 Accessories a "trench fighter" armored for

a "trench fighter" armored for attacks on heavily defended ground targets

The fittings were then nickel plated

Units of the US Marine Corps landed on Wallis on 29 May 1942

Each bushing is marked with the manufacturer code

which has faded from the original ivory color as many do

Original U.S. Vietnam War Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with Leather Sheath Category_MG 42 Accessories a "trench fighter" armored forOriginal Item: This is a great example of the legendary Vietnam War USN Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife with a Vietnam "oxblood" finished leather scabbard. Overall length of this Mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade ricasso are as follows: U. S. UTICA CUT. CO. The leather scabbard is an original Vietnam era issue, with the anti fungal "oxblood" finish. The leather is in good condition with signs of wear. All the