Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with Aged Replica Scabbard Sharps Rifle only occasionally found on tulwars

only occasionally found on tulwars

which shows the rope underlayer

which has resulted in the display gun being somewhat heavier than the original

This is a later example that has an adjustable band

the 44th was awarded its second Distinguished Unit Citation

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with Aged Replica Scabbard Sharps Rifle only occasionally found on tulwarsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and aged replica leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged weapons, as well