Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell Scabbard 40mm BOFORS Very seldom encountered

Very seldom encountered

which looks to be made of rayon over a linen base

making it more of a "short musket"

"Fort Beaufort via Port Elizabeth

The Tsuba has the usual cherry blossom decorations

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell Scabbard 40mm BOFORS Very seldom encounteredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very good condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI Pistol belt hook attachment. The top of the guard is is nicely marked: U. S. L. F. & C. 1917 Landers, Frary, and Clark (L. F. & C.) began in 1853 as Landers & Smith Manufacturing Company, and in 1862 became known as Landers, Frary & Clark. They were in New Britain, Connecticut, and made