Lot 281:
A WWII U.S. Navy Mark 1 Utility Knife by Ka-Bar with NORD Marked Scabbard
Sold for: $120
Description
This is an authentic World War II-era U.S. Navy Mark 1 utility knife and its matching scabbard. The knife features a clip-point blade with a fuller, manufactured by Ka-Bar in Olean, New York, as indicated by the stamp on the ricasso. The handle is constructed from stacked leather washers with a flat metal pommel and a steel crossguard. The accompanying Mark 1 scabbard is made of grey-green fiberglass-reinforced plastic (Tenite) with a metal throat and a canvas web belt loop. The front of the scabbard throat is stamped U.S.N. MK. 1. The reverse side of the throat is marked with the U.S. Navy Bureau of Ordnance contract number NORD – 8114, B.M. Co. (Beckwith Manufacturing Company), and the 1/7 VP logo for Victory Plastics.
Blade Length: 5.5 inches
Total Length: 10 inches.
Condition report:
The set is in well-used, field-carried condition. The blade has been heavily sharpened, significantly altering its original profile and finish, with prominent diagonal whetstone scratches visible. The leather handle shows drying, heavy wear, and several cracks. There is surface oxidation and light pitting on the crossguard, pommel, and scabbard throat fittings. The canvas webbing is intact but shows significant fading, soiling, and minor fraying at the edges. The snap fastener remains functional.
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