The guard is suppose to bend at the top for thumb placement. It is suppose to match up with top of an M8 scabbard. There is a slight bend, but nowhere near the iconic look it should have.

I own two of these now, and echo the sentiment that this is the best US-made reproduction of this iconic knife available today.

The M3 knife is iconic. I have many Ontario product and was always satisfied. I’m not sure what changed in production, but the item I received was a not a great representation of the product photo. The handle is oversized, the ricasso had a slight hint of a bend, and The grind was ok, but definitely looked wavy down the center. Overall it’s a functional knife, but in my mind not a true M3 representation.

Have purchased numerous reproduction M3 trench knives over the years. My last purchased M3 was the Ontario brand. Better than the Boker Plus and three others that I have owned. Form, fit, and function by far the best quality and made in the U.S.A..