Scarce WW2 Bead and Ribbed British Fighting Knife

These iconic British fighting knives of WW2 are becoming increasingly hard to find and this example is a rarity due to having a 'War Department Broad Arrow' with a number 6 stamped into the brass handle.

The brass tang nut shows the vice marks which is a true sign of originality. The exact blade length is 6 7/8 with most of the blued finish still present apart from the tip area where the knife has possibly been stuck in the ground and not cleaned after use. A thumb print stain is situated just above the cross guard with three minor nicks to the blade edge. The blade appears to never have been re-sharpened. There are small areas of surface rusting which is a minor price to pay for such a rare piece.
Second pattern scabbard with brass rivets , shown on page 114 of Ron Flooks book on fighting knives , brass chape , elastic holding band damaged.

Sale to those aged 18+. UK sale only.

Code: 50053