Model 1917 Trench Knife L.F.&C.
Made by Landers, Frary & Clark
Marked U.S over L.F.&C. over 1917 on guard
Original finish
Original green leather scabbard
All stitching and metal is tight
Stamped M.S. on tip
Stamped M.S. on upper metal
Stamped W.C.B. on throat
Brass belt hanger
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Model 1917 Trench Knife L.F.&C.
Made by Landers, Frary & C...
This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet made by Case. Measures 16.5 inches overall length, with a heavy 11 inch blade. It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II, who also helped design the Sykes-Fairbairn commando dagger. According to Fairbairn, the Smatchet was..
This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet made by...
U.S. 1880 Entrenching Tool
8 inch long and 3 1/2 inch wide blade with turned spine, ribbed wood grip
Blade has small nicks along the edge in a few places
Grip marked US
Leather covered "U.S." marked sheath with brass throat and hanging ring
Stitching and metal on scabbard is tight
Remnant..
U.S. 1880 Entrenching Tool
8 inch long and 3 1/2 inch wide blade w...
This is the first true US adopted knife bayonet and was designed by Admiral John Dahlgren as a replacement for the sword pattern bayonets then used on the 1861 Plymouth Rifle. Measuring 16 5/8 inches overall, with a 12 inch asymmetrical clip point blade, marked "USN/D.R/1863" on the right ricas..
This is the first true US adopted knife bayonet and was designed by...