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"Powder Monkey Knife", WWII US Navy Battleship

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WWII U.S. Navy Battleship "Powder Monkey Knife" in the clip point Bowie style. Shipboard made of non-sparking materials. Rare knife used for cutting open the bags of gun powder during the gun turret loading process. "Powder Monkey Knives" were always made of non-sparking materials because an accidental spark from a steel blade could set off a huge explosion during the loading process. This massive militaria specimen has a bronze blade and a massive aluminum handle.
OA: 14" x 2.5"
Blade: 9.5"
Handle: 1.5" thick
Weight: 2lbs
Condition: Very good noting a ding at the top edge of the blade and dings in the aluminum grip, perhaps 20.

Very good noting a ding at the top edge of the blade and dings in the aluminum grip, perhaps 20

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