This is a good original early WWII US air corps survival knife that were originally packed in survival kits on US Army aircraft. Often called V-44s. They were very popular as fighting knives and were appropriated by a lot of soldiers and marines. This one is 14" long w/a 9 1/4" blade. It has sharpening that include some light grinding wheel marks and minor wear with 80% original finish and some very minimal peppery pitting. Nice clear CASE XX marking as shown. The brass guard is tight. The composition grip is in good shape and solid w/a lanyard hole drilled into the pommel. It comes in original leather sheath that shows some honest wear and is sliced at the throat and also just back from the tip but is also in good shape and displays well. Very nice WWII American issue fighting/survival knife. Thanks for looking, shipping will be 15.85 in the US.kw: Marine Corps, Raider, combat, dagger, sword machete