Original U.S. WWII LC-14-B Woodman Pal Survival Axe by Victor Tool Company with Belt Scabbard, Manuals and Whetstone - Pre 11-30-1943 Manufacture Japanese Marines but almost all of it

but almost all of it has worn or flaked away

Despite arriving in Nepal just before WWII it appears these never left the mountain kingdom during the conflict and as a result have remained in remarkably good condition retaining most original finish etc

The walnut grips are present

The "skirted bottom" refers to where the blade joins the socket

This is only the second WWI Example of a Mills Bomb that we have had

Original U.S. WWII LC-14-B Woodman Pal Survival Axe by Victor Tool Company with Belt Scabbard, Manuals and Whetstone - Pre 11-30-1943 Manufacture Japanese Marines but almost all of itOriginal Item: Only One Available. The LC 14 B Woodman's Pal survival ax was originally a tool for forestry or agriculture, but quickly earned a place as an outstanding military implement. The well designed and balanced blade was first procured during World War II, and was useful for brush clearing, construction, camouflage, and a multitude of other listed uses. The LC 14 B Woodman's Pal served through the Vietnam War and is still part of the military