2/27/18 - This is an original Utica Cutlery 1943 blade dated USM3 fighting knife. The blade is in excellent condition with some minor surface scratches but no signs of sharpening. The fighting knife has an excellent leather handle. The leather M6 scabbard is maker stamped by Viner Bros and 1943 dated as well. The securing loop on the scabbard is missing the top piece of the button, but the button still attaches / snaps together with no issue. The piece is overall very nice and an early production piece.