Original Rare U.S. WWII Everitt Black Handle Knuckle Fighting Knife with Added Scabbard

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a solid example of the rare U.S. WWII Everitt Knuckle fighting knife. It features a black painted handle, with an incorrect but good period leather scabbard. No reference indicates that anyone knows who “Everitt” was, or who the company that produced the knives was. Some have surmised that it was the location of manufacture, but due to the passage of time, most likely the true answer will never be known. What is known is that these fighting knives were produced for use by US troops in the Pacific Theater of operations, and measure almost 12″ in overall length. They feature a 5″ long cast aluminum hilt, with four finger holes, which have small flat raised areas on the outside of each. The “palm” area of the grip is checkered, with a raised EVERITT marking. This is important to note, as most replicas of these have a stamped marking, and lack the proper texture. These knives came with either a black or green enamel paint on the handle, and this example has black paint. There is almost no paint left on the knife. The blade is a simple double-edged spear-point design, which measures about 7 inches long with thin central fullers. The knife is clearly intended for stabbing and only offered limited utility for the other duties that a combat knife might be called upon to deliver. The blades were usually painted with black enamel, and this one still looks rather dark. The correct scabbard for these knives is almost rarer than the knife itself, as they often degraded and were lost. This scabbard is incorrect but is likely period, but the securing strap does not fit around the handle. There are no staples on the throat, and no metal plate, but it still matches the knife well. The scabbard is in good shape with heavy wear and some material loss on the belt loop. The securing strap is intact but heavily worn and close to breaking off. A great chance to pick up a very nice example of a rare WWII Knuckle knife. Ready for further research and display. Specifications:Blade Length: 7″Blade Style: Double Edged DaggerOverall length: 12″Sheath: 7 ¾” Belt loopGuard: 5″ long x 2¾” wide