Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell 1918 Scabbard Cannons " so named because the

" so named because the leather loops on the scabbard held them on the forearm for easy access

This axe is typical of those found in the Islands in the 19th century

These are very difficult to find

This example is of French design

Usually they are smaller

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell 1918 Scabbard Cannons " so named because theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This excellent 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