Overview
In 1943 there existed two H. Böker companies, one in Solingen, Germany and one in New Jersey. The New Jersey company had been expropriated by the U.S. early in WWI. During WWII the U. S. government ordered production of the new M3 Trench Knife from nine companies. The smallest of these was the H. Böker Company who made 31,300 of them. Original M3s have become a more desirable WWII collectible than even the USMC "Ka-Bar". The M3 was issued to every soldier who was not issued a bayonet. The first troops to receive them were the Airborne, Mountain Ranger and Glider infantry units.
This one has a spear point blade with .189" blade stock and .863" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle has a black steel guard and butt with a stacked leather grip. Comes with original brown leather sheath that is stamped "U.S. M6 S.B.L. CO 1943" Has some scratches and patina, otherwise good condition for its age.
