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KNIFE known as "Baby Shark" Western-made
United States
20th century
Steel, leather, aluminum, brass
Overall length: 22 cm; Blade length: 11.5 cm
Single-edged blade with a false edge, fullers, polished white, marked "WESTERN BOULDER. COLO. U.S.A."
Straight Bakelite guard with a single quillon.
Smooth leather washer scales.
Aluminum pommel with a beak.
Leather sheath decorated with scrollwork, with a belt loop.
According to M.H. Cole, this model was manufactured by the U.S. Navy under the name "Shark No. 46-6" during World War II.
Ref.: 7486
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref: SS7DU33C5Z