1918 WWI US Army brass knuckle trench fighting knife
Article about: Thinking of buying this, but wanted to get a few opinions first. The thing I first noticed about the knife was the guard. It does not have the 'curl' on the handle by the blade like others I
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I suggest you read this thread. With these low quality pics, maybe it will help you out..
The U.S. M1918 Mk. I Trench Knife Thread.
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Thank you. That pretty much told me what my gut told me. No good. thanks again!
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Greetings,
Posted knife appears original, though possessing (as you have noted) a heavily modified handle. The scabbard is definitely a reproduction, but the knife appears a legit/original L. F. & C.'s variant to my eyes.
V/r Lance
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Thanks Lance. I will have to look at when I get it in hand. I know some of the the lot is repro, but some also looks good. It is a fellows fathers estate and his father collected/traded WWI and WWII items. IF I get it, I will post some much better pics!
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