The Ontario WWII Design M3 Trench Knife has a 6 7/8 inch 1095 carbon steel bayonet blade and is 11 3/4inch overall. The Ontario WWII M3 Trench Knives have a brown leather handle and leather sheath with leg tie down. Made in USA These M3 Trench Knives or also called the M3 Fighting Knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet. However, it was particularly designed for use by forces in need of a close combat knife, such as Airborne Units and Army Rangers, so these units received priority for the M3 at the start of production. As more M3 knives became available in 1943 and 1944, the knife was issued to other soldiers such as U.S. Army Air Corps Crewmen and soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet.
Specs: Ontario Mark 3 Trench Knife #8155 - Made In U.S.A.
- Material 1095 Carbon Steel Blade
- Overall Length 11.7 in
- Blade Length 6.8 in
- Blade Thickness 0.188 in (0.478 cm)
- Zinc Phosphate Finish Black Blade
- Blade Grind Flat Bevel w/Swedge
- Edge Type Plain
- Hardness 57-59 HRC
- Weight 9oz.
- Handle Color Brown
- Sheath Material Brown Leather
- Belt Loop Sheath
- Made in USA
- Ontario Knife Company
- Excellent Outdoor - Military - Tactical - Survival Gear
