WWII USMC/USN 3rd Version "BLANK BLADE" FIGHTING KNIFE W/SHEATH

Description

WWII USMC/USN 5th Version "BLANK BLADE" FIGHTING KNIFE W/SHEATH.  Along with the thousands of knives the Union Cutlery Company (i.e., KA-BAR) specifically made for the U. S. Marine Corps and U. S. Navy - all of which were marked as such either on their blades or their guards - it also made a number of knives which were not marked for either service - the so-called "Blank Blades."  Some say that these "Blank Blades" were made just for the U. S. Marine Corps, but I disagree.  I think they were made without a specific service marking so they could be shipped to the South Pacific and issued to whichever service - Marines or Navy - needed knives at the time.  As shown by the photos, this knife does not appear to have been sharpened, and retains its original factory edge, but there is a little wear to the blade's finish.  Otherwise the knife is tight, solid, and in excellent condition.  This knife is what I call a 3rd Version Blank Blade because it has just the stamping of "KA-BAR" on its left ricasso, and it is a 2nd Generation KA-BAR knife as shown by its pommel attachment.  The knife comes with its original unmarked leather sheath, which is in excellent condition and which probably means the knife was issued to a Marine.  If you have any questions, please ask before bidding or buying.  Thanks.