This is a fairly rare knife. Great handle of the sought after brown micarta with a single filled bolt hole, a sure sign of early production.  

 

This knife has an overall patina from age, but is in remarkably good condition. You can bet the brass hilt has never been polished. I can’t say for certain it was ever truly “carried”,  say in a theater of combat, but does show light handling. So my guess is it may have seen  some field time.

 

The waxed Maurice Johnson “pancake” style sheath  it a testament to his skill as a leather worker.