KNIFE called "Shark Knife" by Western
UNITED STATES
20th century
Steel, wood, brass, leather, aluminum
Long. total: 23; Long. blade: 12.4 cm

Blade with one edge and one false edge, with grooves, polished white, marked "WESTERN BOULDER COLO PAT N°1967479."
Right guard made of brass.
Pads made of smooth leather discs.
Aluminium pommel with spout.
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.

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