KNIFE called "Stilleto" or "Commando" Western brand
UNITED STATES
20th century
Steel, leather, aluminum
Long. total: 28; Long. blade: 17 cm

Blade with one edge and one false edge, with grooves, bronzed finish, marked "WESTERN BOULDER. COLO. PAT. N° 1.967.479".
Right guard made of openwork steel.
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.: 7491

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