1 early U.S.M.C. World War 2 Kabar Mark 2 fighting knife.  This early Kabar USMC has a theater-made handle.  This WW2 Kabar Mark 2 combat knife would make a rare addition to any collection.

The handle is made with materials available to U.S. soldiers in the Pacific theater--aluminum, black micarta and plexiglass from downed to damaged aircraft.  The guard is made of brass (often from spent shell casings).  

The blade on this desirable theater Kabar USMC Mark 2 measures 7".  The knife is marked 'KA-BAR   OLEAN, N.Y.' on the front tang.  The reverse tang is stamped 'USMC'. 

This theater KABAR USMC fighting knife is in excellent condition. 

A theater Ka-bar Mark 2 made with an early variation U.S.M.C. Ka-bar Mark 2 blade would make a rare and important addition to any collection.