You guys should also note that the parkerized non-fuller knives also have very different pommels than the chrome versions. I have never seen ANY evidence that the chrome ones were meant for shipboard use or that there were more of them offered in Naval PXs than army PXs. Parkerizing is also a good corrosion inhibitor, it was not done simply for concealment. Note that all of the USN MK 2s and most of the USN MK 1s have parkerized blades. Levine (although he is not always right) says that around 500,000 of these "commando" knives were made. It is also not known how many of each version were made but the chrome ones seem to be more plentiful yet I have seen at least as many mint parkerized ones as mint chrome ones. Neither version had a sheath that would fit on an issue pistol belt but I have seen sheaths modified with the wire hanger to fit those belts. Seems a little strange to me that sheaths were made so they would only fit on a more regular civilian type of belt, I can't imagine anyone wearing two belts in a combat situation.
sassafrassdogs
Beautiful blades. What you have are Kabar Commandos. These could be bought at the PX during WW2. The polished one is chrome plated and was for ship board service to resist corrosion. The other blade is parkarized and quite a bit more desirable. The condition looks excellent but what is really nice is the condition of the sheath. Very nice examples for sure. One of the other more knowledgeable members should be along shortly with more insite. P.S. The Kabar guard mark is upside down which is normal on the Commando. Tanker
Tanker 1/66
The first has Camillus, New York U.S.A stamped into the blade, and USMC on the sheath. The second has USMC stamped on one side of the blade and KA-BAR Olean, N.Y. on the other side and USMC on the sheath. The third blade has U.S. Camillus on the blade and no marks on the sheath.
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