• Blade: The blade is approximately 6 inches long and around 3/16-inch thick, made of high carbon steel, usually 1095. It has a Bowie-inspired pattern with a fuller (or "blood groove") on both sides.
• Handle: The grip is constructed of stacked leather washers and has a checkered steel pommel. The pommel design was optimized for mass production and durability, with a method of assembly that involved multiple steel discs and pins to secure the handle.
• Overall Length: The overall length of the knife is typically around 10.5 to 10 5/8 inches.
• Usage: It was designed as an all-purpose utility knife for the Quartermaster Corps but also saw use as a fighting knife by infantry and was even rumored to be a favorite among some U.S. special forces.

This is a vintage Cattaraugus Cutlery WWII 225Q knife with stacked leather handle. Cattaraugus Cutlery was located in Little Valley New York, USA and produced cutlery from 1886 until 1963. This is a solid knife with no issues. It has some patina consistent with age and the handle is in exceptional condition.  Condition is excellent considering age and possible wartime use.