Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Officer-Named & Serial Number-Marked Leather Belt Scabbard Hotchkiss MG That was a joke

That was a joke

The knife’s serial number is present and reads as 2O42

the state of Alabama

which has allowed the anodized finish to wear

logo of legendary German maker Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen

Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Officer-Named & Serial Number-Marked Leather Belt Scabbard Hotchkiss MG That was a jokeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well worn and named example of the U. S. PAL RH 36 fighting knife, manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company, complete with original leather scabbard. These knives were quite popular, much more sturdy than the Mark 1, but not quite as substantial and heavy as the Mark 2 KA BAR. Still, the blade profile and design is very similar to the KA BAR. According to The Official Price Guide of Collector Knives by C