December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Nice example of a US Navy Mark V dive knife with beryllium blade. knife is in Mark V configuration with this example featuring a nonmagnetic beryllium blade with double edge, one serrated. Grooved wood grip with brass pommel and brass carry lanyard. Heavy brass scabbard which features a brass belt loop with leather carry strap. The knife is unmarked, but could have possibly been manufactured by DESCO, as they did not mark their scabbards. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a nice patina with scattered blemishes from handling. Grip appears to have been lacquered and seems to shine, exhibiting light wear. Brass pommel exhibits dark spots from age. Scabbard exhibits identical patina to the pommel with scattered dark splotches and light marks from handling. Leather strap remains supple. Verdigris under the leather strap. Scabbard screws to knife properly.