Mark 1 Knife WWII Authentic Reproduction-General Purpose Deck knife

"Own a piece of American naval history. The Colonial Mark 1 US Navy Deck Knife is built to original WWII specs with 1075 carbon steel, tenite handle, and leather USN sheath. Authentic, battle-proven, and proudly Made in the USA." Mark 1 U.S. Navy General Purpose Deck Knife A Piece of History, Ready for Today In the early days of WWII, sailors often carried their own knives from home. But in 1941, the U.S. Navy standardized the Mark 1 as the official issue for every sailor. Colonial knife answered the call, producing hundreds of thousands of these knives for the war effort. Today, the Colonial- Mark 1 is not just a collector's item or reenactor's piece-it is a rugged, dependable everyday carry knife. Weighting only 4.7 ounces, with a 5 1/8-inch blade and an overall length of 10 1/4 inches, it strikes the perfect balance between size, strength and comfort. Care and Use *Sharp out of the box: Designed for immediate use, just like its wartime predecessor.  *Carbon steel character: Unlike