Original WWII U.S. Navy MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard by DESCO Spanish Military Equipment The grip is carved wood

The grip is carved wood wrapped in silver wire

multiple photos

very compelling

usually only available as reproductions

Captains Sewell and Benard issued the orders for the attack formation

Original WWII U.S. Navy MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard by DESCO Spanish Military Equipment The grip is carved woodOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are most uncommon today but were essential equipment for the hardhat divers of the WWII era. Just what Bob Hope needed in the film "The Road to Bali" when fighting a giant squid! Offered in excellent condition, this rare DESCO WWII example has the standard 6 7 8" blade with saw teeth on one edge. The grip is turned hardwood and the hilt has a brass pommel, and the knife screws into a heavy brass cylindrical