WW 2 Theater handled Ka-Bars

[sdh1911]

GI's in the south Pacific to just kill time or replace a worn or rotted leather handle would construct some of the best industrial art seen in Military collectibles. All handles pictured were made from materials readily available to our US Navy And Marines at the time. All the pics are from the collection of my partner in Crime(PIC):D

[Skippy]

I guess if you're ever forced to use it, you'd want it as ergonomic as possible.

[PIC]

pretty amazing how resourceful and creative a man in combat can be

[sdh1911]

Call it what you may, it's darn good looking stuff. The GI's really got creative when time allowed.

[A square 10]

i realise these were done as much out of boredom as anything , but i agree with the previous sentiment , that is some great craftsmanship ,
you have a fine collection going there , thanks for showing them