Vintage Theatre Knife measuring 11" overall with a blade length of 6.5" blade. Blade shows original bright finish with some sharpening, scattered age patina, use. This is listed on page 226 of "Bayonets from Janzens Notebook ".
This was done quite well, the hole for the release catch has been removed, no cutout for bayonet lug, also professionally done. The handle was from a U. M1 Garand Bayonet M1905 and the fullered blade is marked, "KUTMASTER UTICA NY" on the ricasso. Blade and handle are tight.
These knives were produced by Utica Cutlery Co. For sale to the commerical market.
See photos for further details, clarification, and condition. The scabbards that were issued to this were of leather construction. See our other Knives at TR-West. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "tr-west" and is located in this country: US.This item can be shipped to United States.