{"product_id":"wwii-u-s-m3-trench-knife-by-utica-cutlery","title":"WWII U.S. M3 Trench Knife by Utica Cutlery","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaker: Utica Cutlery Co. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade markings: “U.C.” Over “U.S.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: M3 Fighting\/Trench knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: WWII (1943-1945)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade: 6.75 inch, spear-point blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal parkerized finish (partially worn) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper WWII grind with center fuller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows honest service wear and light pitting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle: Stacked Leather washer grip with Steele pommel and crossguard. Tight construction with no major cracks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScabbard: U.S. marked M8 fiberglass body. Steel throat with flaming bomb \u0026amp; U.S. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629247926349,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/25293FF5-6790-4C25-B5AA-824E24DEB709.jpg?v=1769621807","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-u-s-m3-trench-knife-by-utica-cutlery","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}