This Fine Relic Has Been Sold. Thank you!   MORSE DIVING EQUIPMENT CO. MK V DIVE  KNIFE Steel, brass & wood                           Made 20th Century Overall Dimension knife 13 3/8“          Blade 6 7/8” x 1 1/8” x 1/8”        Hilt 5“ x 1 1/4“  x 1 1/4”                        Markings: See below Ferule 3/4”                                          Sheaf 8 3/4“ L x 1 1/2“ Dia     Presented is a MK V dive knife which was the property of a career diver at the Bremerton Navy Shipyard in Washington State. He acquired it new in the early 1970's and never used it.    There are no markings on the blade, but the sheath is imprinted: MFG'D BY MORSE DIVING EQUIP. CO. INC. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A. Morse started to operate under this name in 1940 and Zip Codes were introduced in 1963 so it is fair to say this knife was made during this period. The MK V Dive Knife became part of the MK V Diving System in 1929 and was included in the specifications first adopted by the U.S. Navy in 1916. The MK V System was used until 1984. However, this type knife is reported to have been in use in Europe and this country as early as 1915 and all the way up to the 1980's. The knife is designed to screw into the top 1" of a cast brass sheath which is included using Acme threads which hold it securely, and allows it to be easily and quickly removed. The upper edge of the knife blade has saw teeth while the lower edge has a very sharp knife edge. This style knife is still in production today by Morse and DESCO. ;                                    Both sides of blade                                 Housed in Brass sheath with leather strap                Maker's imprint and grip from the pommel end CONDITION:  Everything is in good condition and tight. The blade has some scattered rust spots on both sides. The wood grip carries a varnish coating which has dulled. The sheaf has it's leather strap which has some cracks and abrasions. The sheath has a dark patina on one side and a lighter patina on the other. STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING, INSURANCE & PACKING to 48 contiguous States, $15.00 OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are  included in this offer if the error is due to our fault.   International buyers welcome, but must inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nigeria, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.              Copyright 2011 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved