1 vintage U.S. WW2 V-44 fighting knife available.  This theater V-44's scabbard is marked with the Alaska theater.  This World War II V-44 would make an important addition to any collection. 

This V-44 is theater-made.  Note the unique brass guard, and the oversized handle.  This knife measures 15" overall.  The blade itself measures 9 11/16". 

The front of the scabbard is marked '1943   ALASKA   1945'.  The back of the scabbard is marked 'WW2  11TH AIR FORCE   SGT. JOHN B. SLIPP'. 

The leg tie-down thong is woven into a combat braid.

This vintage World War II V44 is in excellent condition.  The blade has carbon staining.  In fact, the blade would clean up nicely with some Flitz or Simichrome polish on a rag.  The handle is in excellent condition.  Everything is nice and tight on this knife.  The scabbard is in perfect condition.