US 1917 trench knife

[RH1941]

This is my 1917 US L.F.& C. trench knife. This knife was made to do only one thing. I dont even know why they call it a knife. Some US troops carried these in WWII most given to them by there fathers who carried them in WWI or so the stories go




Gary

[SatansCabanaBoy]

Brutal weapon.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Gary, indeed, a very effective killing weapon. A spike is much better than a blade. It will leave a pucture wound which is harder to close and penetrate through heavy clothing easier. Gory stuff.

I used to own one almost identical to yours.

Cheers, Ade.

[Panzer 3]

Hi Gary,
What a great piece for your collection, and i should think getting harder to find a good one. thanks for showing it.
dave.

[Chopperman]

This knife was made to do only one thing. I dont even know why they call it a knife. Gary

That is one of the things I like about these. They were not meant
to open ration tins or cut tent pegs. These were made with only
one thing in mind.

[RH1941]

Dave Yes they are getting hard to find. Greg I agree no tent pegs made with this knife.Great for making the holes to put the pegs in. Gary

[tomegn]

Expect a very painfull,if not deadly wound depending on location,excellent condition..thanks for sharing

[RH1941]

I dont think I would like to be punched with it either. Gary

[Eagle]

The original specifications issued by the government specifically mentioned that the knife should be capable of penetrating German overcoats.

[RH1941]

Eagle that is a good specification for a knife. I hope they didnt waste alot of time on coming up with that spec. Gary