Original U.S. WWII Imperial M4 Bayonet Arsenal Converted to Fighting knife with M8 Scabbard Japanese Helmets This Carl Eickhorn Army Officer's

This Carl Eickhorn Army Officer's Dagger is lovely

Their full real name was YOKOYAMA SOUZAEMON

- Holes in the tang ("mekugi-ana") are punched and not machine drilled

but was adopted by Airborne troops in WW2 since the carrier had an extra web reinforced belt loop incorporated beneath the belt mounting clip to facilitate the use of a tie-down strap to prevent movement during parachute descent

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Original U.S. WWII Imperial M4 Bayonet Arsenal Converted to Fighting knife with M8 Scabbard Japanese Helmets This Carl Eickhorn Army Officer'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. Genuine WWII U. S. Army M4 Carbine bayonet arsenal converted to fighting knife with original M8 scabbard. The M4 bayonet design was based on the M3 Fighting knife, so conversion of the M4 bayonet back to a fighting knife was relatively easily done at arsenal. The pommel locking mechanism was removed, and aluminum and brass washers attached before the tang was peened over to hold the grip tight. The cross guard was