Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Custom Handle & Sheath Category_Lock Assembly which is why the paint

which is why the paint has chipped a bit

Schuhhagen

This was traditionally bound to the left forearm for easy access with the right hand

and is marked with multiple phrases with battle quotes such as "Go to Front" "Banzai"

and we suspect it was part of some type of display for a long time

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Custom Handle & Sheath Category_Lock Assembly which is why the paintOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in nice condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knife. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey & Boyd). This