WWII East Bros. U.S. Commando knife

[rcmodel]

Here is a little known U.S. WWII combat knife from my collection.
Made in Sydney Australia for issue to U.S. forces.

5 7/8" blade with a razor sharp spear point false edge.
The knife is very light weight and easy to carry, yet strong enough to make a formidable weapon.

Blade stock is about .100" thick through the full tang, tapering to a slightly thinner blade spine.

The wood handle, while somewhat small, fits the hand perfectly and gives a good grasp.







rc

 

[Gordon]

Very very kewl and thank you on this Memorial Day !

 

[scramasax]

Yes it is little kown and rare. I've handled one and tried to add it to the collection. For a while the original Blackjack knives made a good copy. They are rare as well but can be found easier. One of the patterns I llke.

Cheers,

ts

 

[hso]

Great to see what my BlackJack "Australian Bowie" was patterned after!!!

 

[rcmodel]

HSO
Post a pict.

I don't think I have ever seen one!

rc

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Good looking Knife. Some one needs to make a good repo of it.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

Neat!

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // Learn something new everyday, thanks.

First time I remember seeing that type of non reflective sheath too, outstanding.

 

[hso]

Like this -

 

[Slamfire]

Interesting knife, thanks for posting the pictures.

 

[scramasax]

Note on the Blackjack copy. It has a narrower blade than the one I handled. Not a critisism just an observation.

Cheers,

Ts