Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Wood Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard Military Equipment Under strength and badly equipped

Under strength and badly equipped they fight a superior enemy

The optic is nicely marked on the barrel:

they soon arrived at their destination

drying of canvas surfaces

The knife is a solid example of the type nickel-plated over a steel base

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Wood Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard Military Equipment Under strength and badly equippedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knife. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey & Boyd). This