Original U.S. WWII Rare Fighting Knife by C. Langbein & Brothers of New York with Authentic Leather Sheath Gun Parts The scabbard of this example

The scabbard of this example is straight throughout with chocolate paint and no indentations

which still its original Flintlock brass mounts

Spark gaps provided on lines

A nearly identical pair can be found at the WWII Airborne Museum at this link

along with the corresponding suit

Original U.S. WWII Rare Fighting Knife by C. Langbein & Brothers of New York with Authentic Leather Sheath Gun Parts The scabbard of this exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. These knives were made in low numbers and are not seen very often today. Most knives are stamped LANGBEIN NEW YORK on both sides like this one, but few were marked with a less common marking being C. LANGBEIN NEW YORK stamped on both sides. Some knives were personalized with the name of the soldier by the maker with some also having a serial number and or branch of service as well. Langbein was a professional tool