Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Replacement Scabbard MG 34 Accessories The metal has achieved a

The metal has achieved a rich patina over the years

Hurley wrote

it proved almost impossible to find a paint that would adhere properly to the body

wood and bamboo could be fashioned into stakes

In many cases repairing and reissuing the arms as they went

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Replacement Scabbard MG 34 Accessories The metal has achieved aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely service used 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,