Original Imperial Japanese WWII Diving Knife with Scabbard - Extremely Rare Spanish Military Equipment This totally original incredible example

This totally original incredible example has a massive 25 inch wood shaft with a 5 inch barbed iron head

which later became known as the 369th Infantry or the Harlem Hellfighters

more efficient than men

The Germans were not anxious to tangle with the Allied paratroopers but nevertheless put up a stiff fight

so the diver remains dry – a big advantage during long dives – and wears sufficient clothing under the suit to keep warm depending on the water temperature and expected level of exertion

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Diving Knife with Scabbard - Extremely Rare Spanish Military Equipment This totally original incredible exampleOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is one of the scarcest Japanese blades we have ever offered. We have had very few American Diving Knives in the past, but this is the first time we have offered a Japanese example. There is next to no reference on these due to their scarcity. This is a rare survivor, as after the War it was a condition that all blades of knifes exceeding 4 inches (100mm) were to be cropped or destroyed hence very few of these