Original WWII U.S. Navy MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard & Securing Strap British Ordnance Starting with the insignia

Starting with the insignia

mostly intact but with condition issues from use and storage

It is hand operated with a pistol grip and trigger

The side of the barrel and receiver are both stamped with serial number 43151

James's Square

Original WWII U.S. Navy MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard & Securing Strap British Ordnance Starting with the insigniaOriginal 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 WWII example has the standard 6 3 4" 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 scabbard.