WWII U.S. M3 Trench Knife by Utica Cutlery

Maker: Utica Cutlery Co. 

Blade markings: “U.C.” Over “U.S.” 

Model: M3 Fighting/Trench knife

Era: WWII (1943-1945)

Blade: 6.75 inch, spear-point blade

Original parkerized finish (partially worn) 

Proper WWII grind with center fuller

Shows honest service wear and light pitting. 

Handle: Stacked Leather washer grip with Steele pommel and crossguard. Tight construction with no major cracks. 

Scabbard: U.S. marked M8 fiberglass body. Steel throat with flaming bomb & U.S. 

The M3 trench knife was issued to U.S. Army and Airborne troops in WWII and is the direct predecessor of the M4 bayonet. Utica Cutlery was one of the primary wartime contractors.