Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Japanese Military Maps There is overall light weathering

There is overall light weathering and rust speckling on the metal components of the hilt

for Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co

This means it was most likely bespoke

A wristwatch became an essential part of an officer's kit

especially the very appealing "BOW" shaped butt stock of that early Colonial period

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Japanese Military Maps There is overall light weatheringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely lightly 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,