Original U.S. WWII Kephart Theater-Made Knuckle Knife with Leather Sheath Miscellaneous Gun Parts and the surface shows just

and the surface shows just a bit of light oxidation and staining

Struck in sheet brass of medium thickness

before the patent was renewed

period applied insignia still present on both sleeves

Original U.S. WWII Kephart Theater-Made Knuckle Knife with Leather Sheath Miscellaneous Gun Parts and the surface shows justOriginal Item. Only One Available. Theater knives are knives made by military personnel in the various theaters of war. Each knife is unique in its own way due to the maker's style, preferences and materials available. Most theater knives were made from spare parts, wreckage, tools and already existing blades. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs