KNIFE called "Baby Shark" by Western
UNITED STATES
20th century
Steel, leather, aluminum, brass
Long. total: 22; Long. blade: 11.5 cm

Blade with one edge and one false edge, with grooves, polished white, marked "WESTERN BOULDER. COLO. USA".
Right-hand bakelite guard with one quillon.
Pads made of smooth leather discs.
Aluminium pommel with spout.
Leather sheath decorated with scrollwork, 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.: 7486

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