anyone know what this knife is?

I found this knife in my grandpas war chest and i would like to know some thing about it, if anyone replys i will post a picture

 

I don't think you will get a reply without a picture....oh crap I replied

 

haha well i am uploading one now

 

Yes, post photos....and close-ups of any markings on the blade

 

ii found this knife in my grandpas old war chest and i was wondering if anyone knew anything about it please help View attachment 13906

 

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Looks like African or Arabian style to me. Any close ups from both sides?

 

yeah lemme take a picture, i know he was fighting in the pacific on Okinawan

 

Almost looks handmade rather than issue, any idea where grandpa served?

 

Okinawan , i can see bacteria and like flesh on the fork part.

 

it all clips together and looks like a pistol to ill take a picture

 

Likely either a captured war prize or something purchased from a island vendor somewhere in the PTO. Or possibly something fashioned by a GI/Marine/Sailor in thier free time. Perhaps one of a kind!

 

the blade does have some kind of mark on it

 

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A Malay dagger, look at this pic and you´ll find a knive in the same style. Website is: Guro Harley Elmore: June 2009

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The blade may have come from something deemed surplus.

 

Looks right, well done Ulrich!

 

Thanks belasar, hope it is the one!

 

the guy at the pawn shop said it looked like an Indiana carving kit..