Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Robeson Cutlery with M8 Scabbard Military Audio and there is a bit

and there is a bit of "melting"

The receiver area around the cap nipple does not show much powder burn

/ 1917 and is a manufacturer we do not know but have seen this marking in the past

Both sling swivels are present and in good shape

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Robeson Cutlery with M8 Scabbard Military Audio and there is a bitOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Robeson (ShurEdge) Cutlery Co.. With markings on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern" of the knife, which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World War Two for hand to