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WWII US Army 225Q 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.
The item featured on this page is a figthing knife. Used during WWII. The handle is of leather construction,
which was a common occurrance at the time. The grip is enhanced by having a series of indentations.
The item featured here is a US Army fighting knife. As issued during WWII. Manufactured by the
Cattaraugus company. Model 225Q.
The design of the knife consisted of a handle made of multiple compressed leather rings. brown in color.
The pommel has a flat surface with a checkered pattern. A rectangular wedge with a rivet to each side
help secure it.
The blade is single edge. Bright appearance. With a small blood groove that the approximatelly
1/4 the size of the body. The base has the model number and the name of the manufacturer stamped.
cattaraugus 225Q.
The scabbard is of light brown leather construction. White cotton stiching on the sides reinforced
with evenly spaced metal rivets. A belt loop is built in the upper section.
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points that should be noted.
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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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