US LF&C 1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife

[martin08]

I love yard sales, I really do.

Wish it still had the sheath. Just a little freckling, bluing is deep and strong. No appreciable wear.

Pics from all angles. Enjoy, and thanks for looking.

 

[NinerMaine]

I have nothing to say and I do not want to know what you paid for it.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

Never heard of it, but I want one.

 

[Maninblue1861]

Nice. Haven't seen one of those in years. Ranks up there with the German engineer saw back bayonet for terrifying combat blades

 

[majspud]

Nasty.

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[In God We Trust]

Very nice find. Hope you got a good deal on as those are hard to find in good shape

 

[dlarge]

That is cool.

 

[martin08]

Thank you, folks.

The seller did know what he had, but at $180, he let it go for a VERY fair price. Even in poor condition, these usually trade for $250-plus (double with a good original scabbard). In good condition, $4-600. Excellent, $600-plus.


This one is by far and away the best conditioned specimen that I can find pictured on the web.

 

[BriMac]

Super nice and a great buy.

 

[Fixxah]

That is quite a nice find.

 

[MisterHappy]

you'll put your eye out, kid.

Nice

 

[jeffC]

That is one MEDIVAL looking pigsticker man, jesus.

 

[Neriski3]

Awesome find, that thing is cool!

 

[45collector]

Nice. A few years ago I traded an MP34 parts kit for a 1918 Au Lion trench knife. I sold the trench knife and now wish that I'd kept it. Pretty cool piece of history.