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E.G. Waterman EGW WWII Combat Knife with Leather Sheath

$210.00

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 Era1940s
Blade Length7 in / 17.8 cm
Overall Length11.5 in / 29.2 cm
Blade MaterialCarbon Steel
Handle MaterialLeather
Blade StyleClip point
Markings / StampE.G.W. KNIFE stamped on blade ricasso
IncludesLeather 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.