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1 vintage World War II M3 trench knife w/M6 scabbard available.  This U.S. M3 fighting knife and scabbard would make a fine addition to a collection.

The M3 trench knife is blade-marked 'U.S. M3-UTICA'.  Much of that mark is not visible (though 'UTICA' can still be barely made out).  Most of the value in this M3 knife combo is in the M6 scabbard. 

The knife's blade measures 6 5/8".  This knife measures 11 1/2" overall.  The pommel is peened, and it has the flaming bomb stamp.  The scabbard with this M3 is a U.S. cut-down Moose M6 scabbard.  U.S. airborne troops preferred to cut off the top of the scabbard on their M6 sheaths. 

The M3 trench knife had rust removed from its blade, so the blade stamp is very light with only a couple of letters still visible.  The stacked leather handle is in good condition.  The guard is nice and tight.  The scabbard is in solid condition.  The leather is soft and was kept waxed.  All stitches, rivets, staples, and the keeper strap are in excellent condition.