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WWII US 337-6 Q Fighting Knife -
A fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility
or tool use. Activities such as clearing foliage, chopping branches for cover, opening ammunition crates, etc.
This is a US Army fighting knife. Model 337Q. This is a private purchase knife.
The design consists of a handle composed by several leather rings pressed together. Black
in color. The blade is of single edge design. A blood groove is placed at about mid body
and covers approximatelly 1/4 of the total length.
The base of the blade has "CASE XX" written on one side. The other side reads 337-6" Q.
The scabbard is of dark brown leather construction. Heavy duty stiching applied to the perimeter.
A strap with a single snap is placed near the top. When snapped together it holds the knife in
place while moving. The scabbard has a belt loop.
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points that should be noted.
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The pommel is of metal construction. Fairly thick size. Flat top and heavily pebbled. The crossguard
has only one side that extends outwardly.
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This US edge weapon is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this edge weapon.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII edge weapons, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Edge Weapons
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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