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Original WWII US M3 Trench Knife (Utica) w/ M8A1 Scabbard | Guard Marked

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A blade with a true combat story! We are offering a genuine WWII US M3 Trench Knife manufactured by the Utica Cutlery Co. This is the 1944 "Guard Marked" variation. This knife is a certified "salty" frontline veteran—the blade shows honest signs of period field sharpening, and the stacked leather handle has a deep, dark patina from heavy use. It comes complete with a period U.S.M8A1 fiberglass scabbard (B.M.CO.) that features a clear "VP" (Victory Plastics) logo on the back. Crucially, it still retains its original, neatly tied leather leg thong. An excellent, character-rich piece for any WWII US Airborne or edged weapons collector!

Availability	Skladem (1 pcs)
€389,66

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Product code	ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH. 21470
Brand	UTICA
Category	World War II Militaria and Field Equipment (1939-1945)
Warranty	NE

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Description

Steel that saw heavy action in Europe.

Utica Maker: Utica Cutlery Company was an official wartime contractor for the M3, a knife issued to troops without bayonets, heavily favoring Airborne and Ranger units.
Guard Marked Detail: The "U.S. M3 / UTICA" stamping is located on the crossguard, a change implemented in 1944 to prevent blade snapping. The pommel bears the standard Ordnance flaming bomb.
"Salty" Condition: This knife has clearly been there and done that. The blade has lost its finish and displays clear marks of period field sharpening. The stacked leather handle is heavily darkened, worn smooth, and shows superficial cracking, but remains solid.
M8A1 Scabbard & Details: Includes the historically correct M8A1 scabbard with the M1910 wire hanger. The back of the fiberglass body shows the "VP 31" mark for Victory Plastics. It also features the original leather thong used by paratroopers to tie the sheath to their leg.

Technical Specs:

Maker: Utica Cutlery Co.
Model: U.S. M3 Trench Knife (Guard Marked)
Era: World War II (approx. 1944)
Scabbard: U.S.M8A1 B.M.CO. / VP w/ leather leg thong
Condition: Heavily Used (Strong combat patina, field sharpened)

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