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Western-made "Shark Knife"
United States
20th Century
Steel, leather, aluminum, brass
Overall length: 25 cm; Blade length: 14 cm
Single-edged blade with a false edge, polished white finish, marked "WESTERN BOULDER. COLO. PAT. No. 1,967,479".
Straight brass guard with a single quillon.
Smooth leather scales.
Aluminum pommel with a beak.
Leather sheath with a belt loop, marked "CARVEL HALL".
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.: 7492
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