Aluminum Hand Forged Knife

Ive had this knife for awhile and figured id throw it up to see if anyone could recognize the style. I got it from a guy who said its been around in his family since or before ww2. Maybe trench art? The blade was made and was never sharpened. On the sheath, its marked "F" ?

 

At 1st glance.....WW2 in Theater soldier made.

 

Oh wow, that 3rd pic looks very similar. Thanks!

 

every one is unique.....I haven't seen 2 the same yet.....
Aluminum was readily available from aircraft parts....and didn't degrade in the Pacific Theater ...

 

Never even heard the term theater knife before until now. I bought it just because it looked like a one of a kind piece. And the story the guy told me kind of matches up too. Greatly Appreciated!

 

Funny way to use brass knuckles!

 

I mean, in practical use!

 

It isn't forged - it's cast

Probably a Mexico tourist souvenir

Nearly everything described as 'WWII theatre made' is modern fakery

 

The handle is cast,but the blade could be forged.

 

The blade on the op’s knife is steel right?

 

The sheath to me looks to be pretty old.

 

Yes, the handle is the aluminum

 

I didnt see how that could have been carved by hand... And the sheath does have a lot of character

The rest, I don't know!

 

Got it. Probably the lighting, the steel looked kind of white for old steel.