Original U.S. WWII Large Aluminum Handle Cog Knuckle Knife with Original Sheath Brown Bess Musket Parts but we would assume that

but we would assume that the difficulty of aiming properly without hitting people was an issue

Commander 1st Class (Komturkreuz 1

Variations exist in the 2nd type with regard to whether the hardware was aluminum or steel

The blade collar (habaki) is the copper type we usually see on older hand made blades

Original U.S. WWII Large Aluminum Handle Cog Knuckle Knife with Original Sheath Brown Bess Musket Parts but we would assume thatOriginal Item: One of a kind. This Knuckle Knife is a period custom made knife constructed of a cast aluminum grip with a large double edged thick blade. The knife also comes with its original leather scabbard. It quite possibly is an Australian or New Zealand Made Knife, as it has some features concurrent with other fighting knives made in those areas. This knife comes from the collection of renown World War Two knife collector and author Greg