I bought it for the history behind it for my collection and was not disappointed. This knife is intended for punching with its metal knuckle guard, and its trefoil-style cruciform blade was designed to stab the ever-loving hell out of “ze Germans”. 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. . Outstanding reproduction; very close to my original. The knife pictured is perhaps one of the best looking replicas of the 1917 that we have ever seen. Windlass Steelcrafts got it right on this one. This 1917 knife is manufactured by LF&C. It’s the blade that offers three possible origins. It is made by Windlass Steelcrafts of India and sold through Atlanta Cutlery. From having examined several original M1917s, we think this one is almost perfect, with the exception being the knuckles. It is guaranteed to be correct and Original. Quick View.   Proudly wear our sigil and speak our words! Brand New. Triangular blades create a wound that cannot be closed. Military/Trench Knives. Buy It Now. the originals were hollow behind the pyramids on the knuckle guard. The U.S. army M1917 and M1918 trench knives were truly gruesome weapons, produced with 3-cornered, long spike blades and a well-made wooden handle topped with a domed locknut securing a knobbed-knuckle “D” guard. 99. $149.99 $ 149. An awesome high quality reproduction of the 1917 Trench Knife. $119.95 Please see photo's for condition. The M1917 featured a triangular stiletto blade, wooden grip, metal knuckle guard, and a rounded pommel. This replica of a WWI Trench Knife is made with carbon steel, triangular blade/spike, hard wood grip and stamped steel knuckle bow with pyramid shaped protrusions. I am buying it. © 1971-2021 Atlanta Cutlery™ - All rights reserved. Valentine's Day Sale 15% off everything Use code: LOVEACC. I mean with a little aging you would not look twice at a foot or two. Your email address will not be published. Wow, i have the real thing,  The leather has degraded,  Just holding history in your hands is anazing, like going back in time. See. In general I was pleased in this repro however as it was the last one you had in stock, it had no box or packaging. Bayonet wounds are said to be especially liable to be infected and cause deep-seated suppuration. I would feel comfortable  taking this replica into the trenches of WWI. However, the grip is stamped steel and is not of the same heavy steel of the original which was milled out of a piece of steel, so there were no indentations in the knuckle guard. Copied from an original 1917 knife, you can own the same thing for a fraction of the price. Free shipping on orders over $99! These knives … I would say better then the ones being issued in 1917. It comes with the original leather body scabbard. It’s 13" overall. The originals were solid and these are hollowed out for cost and weight. Posted June 20, 2019. The attention to detail is amazing, down to and most impressively the sheath. The superior strength argument seems plausible, and it’s why US Musket bayonets were created in the same fashion. This fixed blade features a black coated cast metal pommel and wrap around hand guard. Hard to realize this isn't the real thing! $ 185.99 $ 169.99 Add to cart; Civil War era FIGHTING KNIFE made from 1863 C. ROBY M1840 NCO Sword; RARE $ 0.00 Read more; WW1 era French fighting dagger/trench knife, original Gras bayonet scabbard WW2 era US Fighting Knife made from M3-M4 overruns, original "hula girl" leather scabbard Get the best deals for 1918 us trench knife at eBay.com. (Only newer) the bluing was excellent. I have in my hands one of Schipperfabriks new triangular trench knife repros. For Sale is only the LF&C it is $750.00. This trench knife is marked: LF&C 1917 on the guard. $24.10. The M1917 featured a triangular stiletto blade, wooden grip, metal knuckle guard, and a rounded pommel. With the exception of the German Nahkampfmesser (combat knife), most early trench knives were fabricated by hand by individual soldiers or ordnance blacksmiths for the purpose of silently eliminating sentries and other enemy personnel during trench raids. I would  trust my life to this blade. Triangular blades offered superior strength. The server has not detected any activity for the last 3 hours. It arrived in the mail today and a very good reproduction, all the handle parts fit tight. I saw a beat up one of these that I thought might be legit at a pawn shop once. Other than the  wear on his they're identical. Windlass manufactures swords for numerous military powers and has been in the game since the 1950s, so they know a thing or two about how these things were made and can reproduce them properly. Very well made and great attention to detail on both knife and sheath. Enjoy Breach-Bang-Clear? Up for sale is an Original WWI era US M1917 Trench Knife or "Knuckle Knife" w/Scabbard. How about doing us a solid. Is it theoretically possible to sharpen them? This is a great reproduction. Made from an existing original, you can own the same thing for a fraction of the price. The first official U.S. trench knife adopted for service issue was the U.S. M1917 trench knife designed by Henry Disston & Sons, and based on examples of trench knives then in service with the French Army. $225.00. From United States Save trench knife 1917 to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. US 1917 Trench Knife is an excellent replica for the World War Military collector or re-enactor. COVID-19 Update: We are open for business and are taking orders and shipping as normal. 4.1 out of 5 stars 8. Great one; it is not clear in terms of actual purpose, though: the edges are not sharp. We get the knuckle guard, it’s to protect your dick skinner and as an aid to fisticuffs. However, look at the Ersatz blade used by the Austro Hungarian Empire during the same era. 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