EGW knife?
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EG WATERMAN WWII Fighting knife
James--I know the above--that it's an EG Waterman, but that's about it.
James--I know the above--that it's an EG Waterman, but that's about it.
Looks like a good tackle box or truck knife to me . . .
THE PILGRIM
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Knife authority M. H. Cole says that your blade was sold commercially during WWII.
He says it was probable not an official gov issue knife.
It was carried by thousands of US Servicemen.
He says it was probable not an official gov issue knife.
It was carried by thousands of US Servicemen.
Marshwheeling
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From the bottle opener, I'd say it is a party knife.
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Not bad for $3
30-30remchester
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As others have said these are commercial knives that many servicemen bought for themselves personally. Few realize that the US could not supply enough knives throughout the entire war. Life magazine started a knife drive asking civilians to send a knife to servicemen overseas. My neighbor joined up late in 1944 and was given cash by the navy so he could secure himself a knife. He sent a letter to his mother and she sent him his Boy Scout knife from home. I have seen these knives advertised in outdoor magazines as late as 1960. I have several in my military knife collect. One is what is known as a "ID" as it has the serviceman's name and rank scratched on the sheath. Sargent Taylor IIRC.
WWII orders made Bo Randall a legend . . .
Me, too. Love the bottle opener. Surprised somebody doesn't copy it today.
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