Western

The 8" blade Western "Fighting Knife" has to be one of the most beautifully finished U.S. knives. The blade is a mirror polish deep blue finish.

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Johnny, that is a beauty. Congratulations and a great acquisition. The issue knives are rarely found with a high polish like that.

That is a nice finish.

The blueing Western used is brilliant -literally!
That's a very nice example with a scabbard to match.

Are the rivets (& snap) on the scabbard blued, as well Johnny?

Thanks for sharing!
-Bill

The rivets and snap are painted black.

Johnny did yours come fromthe recent batch found in Thailand....?....thats where mine came from...same blade markings...Western Patd...and a number stamped into the pommel

Great blade

Regards

Lloyd

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Originally Posted by LimeyCarbineLover

Johnny did yours come fromthe recent batch found in Thailand....?....thats where mine came from...same blade markings...Western Patd...and a number stamped into the pommel

Great blade

Regards

Lloyd

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I have had this one for a number of years. I looked for a while before I found one with finish that good.
JP