SOG KNIFE, 1st MODEL FAT GUARD (APK-2031)

Wartime, Counter Insurgency Support Office (CISO) manufactured, 1st Model, Fat Guard SOG knife. The knife measures about 10 5/8 inches overall, 6 1/8 inch dark blued blade, brass cross guard and pommel cap, stacked leather washer handle with black spacers. The knife comes with matched black leather scabbard and a proper period stone. This exact piece is featured in the book: US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES FIGHTING KNIVES OF THE VIETNAM WAR, Volume I, THE SOG KNIFE, page 78.