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1 large vintage U.S. World War II Baker fighting knife.  This hard-to-find knife by Leo Baker would make a rare addition to any collection.

You can see a knife just like this on page 80 of Mike Silvey's book Knives of the United States Military--World War II.

This fine combat knife is stamped on the blade 'L. BAKER'.  The handle is made of leather.  This knife has a steel guard, and a lead pommel.  This knife measures an exceptionally large 13" overall.  A WW2 Baker is a seriously effective combat knife.  The blade itself measures 7 3/4".  Leo Baker made his knife blades out of files.  This knife shows the file grooves. 

The scabbard is correct for WW2 Bakers.  The top of the sheath is stamped '228S'.  The soldier that carried this knife marked his name on the back of the sheath 'C.F. PASCH'.  An ID'd knife is even more collectible. 

This large WW2 Baker fighting knife is in exceptional condition.  The blade has only the expected occasional carbon patina.  The handle is in perfect condition.  The guard is nice and tight.  The sheath is in excellent condition as well.