'The birth of sport diving 1942' commemorative knife released in 1981.

Manufactured by 'Wenoka cutlery' of Japan with serial number.

It commemorates the development of the worlds first practical scuba system paying homage to the invention of the aqualung demand regulator by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Emile Gagnan.

The Bowie style blade features a highly polished mirror finish with extensive detailed artwork depicting a scuba diver and stylised waves. Made from premium 440-A stainless steel.

The handle is treated Zebrawood, pins anchoring it to the full tang, contoured finger grips and brass hilt and butt. It has a lanyard hole to mimic the maritime utility.

It has to be seen to feel and look at its beauty and craftsmanship.

The knife alone weighs a kilo.

Presented in a blue velvet lined wooden case as shown in the images along with the brown leather scabbard.

Box measures 43cm x 15cm x 8cm