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E.G. Waterman EGW WWII Combat Knife with Leather Sheath
A WWII era combat knife by E.G. Waterman Company of New York City, a private purchase fighting knife popular with American soldiers during the war. It has a stacked leather handle, steel guard and pommel with lanyard ring, and a long clip point blade with a fuller. It carries the maker's stamp.
It comes with a leather sheath. See Condition Notes below for detail.
Specifications
| Estimated Era | 1940s |
| Blade Length | 7 in / 17.8 cm |
| Overall Length | 11.5 in / 29.2 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Leather |
| Blade Style | Clip point |
| Markings / Stamp | E.G.W. KNIFE stamped on blade ricasso |
| Includes | Leather sheath |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Visible use on the blade, with a gray patina, sharpening marks and a few dark spots. The grip washers are dark and show light wear, and the fittings are oxidized. The scabbard is a later replacement, not original to this piece, and is in great shape.