Western-style knife called "Shark Knife"
UNITED STATES
20th century
Steel, wood, leather, aluminum
Long. total: 25.5; Long. blade: 14 cm

Blade with one edge and one false edge, polished white, marked "WESTERN BOULDER. COLO. PAT. N° 1967479".
Straight steel guard with a single quillon.
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.

Ref.: 7489

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