Original U.S. WWII USMC Modified KA-BAR Knife with Engraved Slogans: “Sheath Me Not Without Freedom” & “Draw Me Not Without Reason” Restoration Materials it has become quite stiff

it has become quite stiff as the rubber hard hardened

So they went to bed and it being very cold

The cap nipple has been replaced

The parachute is in excellent condition

This is a nice example of a genuine WWII manufactured helmet that was also used during the Korean War and issued to the U

Original U.S. WWII USMC Modified KA-BAR Knife with Engraved Slogans: “Sheath Me Not Without Freedom” & “Draw Me Not Without Reason” Restoration Materials it has become quite stiffOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is a fantastic WWII US Marine Corps "KA BAR" Fighting Knife, personally modified by a Marine. The Knife has had a modified heavy brass guard and pommel installed. In addition, the Marine engraved the slogan SHEATH ME NOT WITHOUT FREEDOM along the right side of the blade. On the pommel is engraved: DRAW ME NOT WITHOUT REASON. The Knife started life as a standard U. S. M. C. Issue KA BAR Knife, with U. S. M. C marked