KNIFE called "Baby Shark" by Western
UNITED STATES
20th century
Steel, leather, bakelite
Long. total: 23.5; Long. blade: 12.5 cm
Blade with one edge and one false edge, with grooves, polished white, marked "WESTERN BOULDER. COLO. PAT. N° 1-967-479".
Right guard in openwork bakelite.
Pads made of smooth leather discs.
Bakelite pommel with beak.
Leather sheath with belt loop.
According to MH Cole, this model was manufactured by the US Navy under the name "Shark No. 46-6" during World War II.
Ref.: 7485
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