Description
1 vintage Australian-made U.S. World War 2 V-44 fighting/survival knife. This ID’d WW2 fighting knife was made by Marsden Machine Tool. This knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade on this knife is stamped ‘MAR____ MACHINE TOOL BRISBANE‘. This knife measures 14 1/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 9 3/8″.
This knife’s scabbard is from a U.S.M.C. bolo. Marked into the front of the scabbard is ‘TARAWA GILBERT M NOV 21-43‘.
CONDITION:
This vintage U.S. World War II V-44 made by Marsden Machine Tool of Brisbane is in excellent condition. The knife has pitting on the back of the blade. The handle and guard are nice and tight with no wiggle or looseness.
The scabbard is in better than excellent condition.
The fine Aussie V44 would make a rare addition to any collection.
