Original U.S. Cold War Era Prototype Serial Number 1 Survival Bowie Sawtooth Knife Handmade by World-Famous Knifemaker Ken Steigerwalt - Dated 1984 - From Collection of American Edged Weapon Museum Category_MG 34 Accessories This would be read: SHOWA

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu Kyu Nen (19th year of reign - 1944) Ni Gatsu (2nd Month - February)

plus two other machine gun men from Hdqs 3/506

The Patent information on the cylinder is also mostly intact

while an infantry squad at 500 m

Original U.S. Cold War Era Prototype Serial Number 1 Survival Bowie Sawtooth Knife Handmade by World-Famous Knifemaker Ken Steigerwalt - Dated 1984 - From Collection of American Edged Weapon Museum Category_MG 34 Accessories This would be read: SHOWAOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Ever since he was a kid, if Ken needed a knife, he just made one. His first one was built from a saw blade at the kitchen table using a vise, files, and sandpaper. Needless to say, hes gone on to create more highly designed knives that have won him 11 Blade Show awards in seven consecutive years, including two Best Folders awards and one Best Folder of the Year. This example came to us from the Larry Thomas American Edged