A Rare Korean War Era Sanssouchi D. " Fighting Knife measuring 10-1/4" overall with a blade length of 6. Scabbard is also marked, SANSSOUCHI D. Blade is finished bright, excellent, smooth with some age patina, and some light scratches. Handle, cross-guard wiggles slightly, handle and pommel tight.
Ricasso area of blade marked, SANSSOUCHI D. Bottom point of leather scabbard also stamped with, SANSSOUCHI D. Scabbard marked, with Solider's name, BURDELL SHERMAN/U. The snap button leather shows cracking with some blacking on it and on the side of sheath, as if hit by fire for a bit. These knives were made by Weske Cutlery in Sandusky Ohio USA from 1946 thru 1952. Occasionally I see the small model fixed knives every once in a blue moon. This one is full length, scarce, and in excellent condition. See photos for further details, clarification, and condition. Have you seen our other Edged Weapons? The item "Rare US Korean War Era Sanssouchi D. Military Fighting Knife & Original Sheath" is in sale since Monday, August 10, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Korea (1950-53)\Original Period Items". The seller is "tr-west" and is located in Redmond, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.