WW2 US RH-36 PAL Knife (No Sheath) . DWU1082

United States PAL RH-36 Combat Knife. No Sheath. Finished bright blade with black/white/red/white/black spacers at the guard and pommel. Blade ricasso marked PAL RH-36 MADE IN USA. The blade is very worn condition. Slight wobble to guard. Aluminum pommel and steel guard. Blade length approximately 6 1/8 inches and overall length about 11 inches in sheath. Very worn condition.

Additional Notes: The US PAL 6 inch blade knives have aluminum pommels and steel cross guards. Blades are either parkerized or finished bright. All have smooth leather handles. There are six RH-36 variations that are stamped: RH PAL Made in USA-36. The US PAL RH-36 Combat Knife is a historic piece with roots in WW2. Originally produced by the PAL Cutlery Company, this knife was part of the US military’s efforts to equip soldiers with reliable tools for survival and combat. The “RH” in its name stands for “Remington Hunting,” as the design was inherited from Remington Arms when they sold their cutlery division to PAL in 1941. The “36” indicates the model and its 6-inch blade length. These knives were issued to U.S. Army Air Corps personnel and were designed for both survival tasks and combat. Made from high-carbon steel, some later models featured a parkerized finish to reduce glare and improve durability.

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