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Create my profile now!This WWII wooden gripped combat knife was made by ‘Whittingslowe’ (William Whittingslowe arrived in Australia in about 1912. After working in various states he settled in South Australia and in the 1920's set up his own business, Whittingslowe Engineering specialises in ironworking and knife manufacturing. His firm produced a large amount of blade ware during World War 2. He also designed and built manufacturing equipment for General Motors Holden). The company trademark is on the ricasso. The blade length is: 15cm (28cm overall) and appears to have been re sharpened. The wooden grips are held with three pins and are in relatively good condition, only showing minor signs of wear. The thick dark brown leather sheath has a good aged patina; all of the stitching is intact. There is an integral belt loop with a press studded holder *showing signs of age related wear. See ‘British and Commonwealth Military Knives’ by Ron Flook. The price includes UK postage. ED 2619.