WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO
WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO

WWII-Era Serrated U.S. Navy Diver’s Knife with Defensive Sheath by DESCO

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c. 1940s; Diving Equipment and Salvage Co. (DESCO) - Milwaukee, WI

Brass-handled diver's knife with turned hardwood grip and heavy cylindrical brass sheath, marked "DESCO" near the collar. Manufactured by the Diving Equipment and Salvage Company of Milwaukee - founded in 1937 and a major supplier of diving apparatus for the U.S. Navy during World War II-this knife was standard issue for deep-sea divers and salvage crews. The solid brass sheath doubles as a weighted club, designed to resist corrosion in marine environments while providing a reliable blunt instrument underwater. The knife's straight-edged, 7-inch steel blade is matched to a knurled grip for secure handling under pressure.

Minor tarnish to brass components and light handling wear to the handle; blade remains clean with smooth draw from sheath.

7" L blade; 13.5" L overall with sheath

MM - 17871 - 102725

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