6/14/17 - This is an original WW2 era production US M3 Knife with an original M6 leather scabbard. The scabbard is in excellent, beautiful conditoin with light brown leather that is soft yet completely in tact with no major issues. The front of the scabbard is maker stamped by Barwood and is also stamped "U.S. M6" and "1943". The stitching and staples are all original. The blade has an ordnance stamp on the top of the handle, and has a phosphated finish. The hilt is USM3 Imperial stamped. The blade has very little wear and no signs of sharpening. An excellent WW2 example all original and authentic.