Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard U.S. Uniforms rendering it far less effective

rendering it far less effective and reliable as a weapon

The other shoulder strap is maker-marked:

CARL EICKHORN

The wooden grip scales are in very good shape

converted in the same year

Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard U.S. Uniforms rendering it far less effectiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn 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 Houston