When it arrived I could but imagine the brave men who were issued this weapon, and the realization of what it would mean for them to use it. Enjoy! I just received my 1918 Trench Knife and Im speechless. I love the rain drops in the Damascus. These cookies do not store any personal information. The double edged blade is made of high carbon steel and has been blued for covert ops. For legal reasons we are not allowed to ship sharpened double edges to many states, so it does come with a factory edge. The U.S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major "Knuckle Knife" to be officially adopted and issued to the US military. I will beordering another one. and is marked as such on the handle. The handle has most of the goldish coloring in tact. Copper. Im no expert just a proud collector of these knives. WWI Trench Art Paper knife. Thank you very much for your review. SOLD - Au Lion French 1918 Trench Knife $895.00 $775.00 Availability: Out of stock SKU 041019-14 Next/Previous Description 4/15/19 - This is an original French production U.S. 1918 mark 1 trench knife. The U.S. M-1918 Mark I Trench Knife is easily identifiable due to its large "brass knuckle" style guard and grip. Search Results. The Au Lion logos' run the gambit of deeply stamped to lightly stamped. Im only going to cover the two most common types of this knife typically encountered (The, These are the most common U.S. made variants to be found. U.S. WWI Brass-handled Trench Knife, handle, WWII folding machete, scabbard for WWI trench. Thank you. Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. 1914 1918. I finally had some time to focus on it today and voil! Its just another fantasy piece, which never contemporarily existed. on orders $300+. Thanks for taking the time to post your references! View Etsys Privacy Policy. So you have found a M1918 Mk. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Secure Checkout. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. My husband is awed by the beautiful work. Original Price CA$78.16 Pony. No signs of sharpening. 1918 us trench knife original Bayonet, Trench Knife, Pliers, and Trench Bayonet, Trench Knife, Pliers, and Trench Mirror, a Model 1905 bayonet with wood grip and steel blade, a Model 1918 trench knife and scabbard, U.S. marked This thread will enable you to view several originals in order to determine what right should look like. In military forums, you find people that are more niched down to wartime objects and materials willing to help you make the distinction. 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Another example of this Forum's value and the expertise and consideration of its members.   Canada   |   English (UK)   |   $ (CAD), Custom handmade 12 chrome steel knuckle knife , Leather sheath included , 1918 trench knife , handcrafted , Camping , Beautiful brass Handle, Custom handmade steel Powder coated D2 STEEL massive BIG beast dagger (full tang), Handmade custom D2-Steel God Father G-10 hunting survival bowie knife with leater sheath, Knuckle Spiked Trench Knife / Custom Handmade D2 steel hunting knife / sharp edge hunting knife / Punch knife, Handmade Tracker Hunting Knuckle knife| Leather Sheath, DAMASCUS KNIFE, HUNTING knife, skinning knife, Damascus steel trailing point knuckle knife with micarta and diamond wood handle full tang, A Pair of WW1 Trench Art Candlesticks, 180mm in Height and Are Dated 1918, remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalised search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Most common seem to be the lighter stamped ones. I`ve wanted a knife like this for many years I even bought the chinese 1918 yearsago but had to ream the finger holes to fit me. I Trench Knife being offered for sale and you want to know if it is an original or if its just another well aged reproduction. Nieuport. When Im suspect of a M1918 Mk. There are slight size differences with the U.S. (15% off), Sale Price CA$143.69 San Pedro de Colalao, Tucumn, AR | 10-Day Weather Forecasts & Weekend It's easy! Custom handmade 12 chrome steel knuckle knife , Leather sheath included , 1918 trench knife , handcrafted , Camping , Beautiful brass Handle Ad vertisement by Thunderknives Thunderknives. No signs of sharpening. Souvenir de France. Still a sick weapon. Hassle Free 30 Day. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Yhe wait was worth it. This does not impact the price of the item youre buying and it supports me to keep creating the content that you love. Just so everyone knows. *By signing up you agree to receive emails with Atlanta Cutlery Corp., special offers, promotions and messages tailored to your interests. Thank you for your kind words. Learn more in our Privacy Policy, Help Centre, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Personally, I have found its easier to look at Franks Reproduction Recognition Webpage and compare a questionable knife to the repros he has posted, than to compare it with originals. Stunningly replicated, the 1918 US Knuckle Duster Trench Knife is an imposing tool. For those, you might have to speak with other legitimate knife collectors to know if you are handling the real stuff. Meets all criteria for authentic. Sign up for a new account in our community. Your email address will not be published. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. US Mk 1 Trench Knife | Imperial War Museums Copper. For the units made in France, there is a stamp just at the base of the knife (before the handle) where you see the diagram of a lion and the Au Lion name boldly displayed. Most collectors or owners of these knives would not be selling them via Amazon as its not the right platform for such. Our Mark 1 knife is the rarer version as produced in France for U.S. troops and is engraved with the Au Lion cartouche on the ricasso. The fonts between the American and French versions of the trench knife are so different that they can throw you off guard too. I live in the treasure coast of Florida, and I have this knife for sale. Knife arrived within 2 days.Excellent craftsmanship and this knife has the weight and feel of the original.Great repro. The Mark I trench knife is an American trench knife designed by officers of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) for use in World War I. No doubt it comes with a special "Ninja Detachment XXX" attribution to help sell it to the unwary. They range from rough to smooth casted/finished and everything in between. Handle of solid brass with a 6.5 inch blade, the 23 oz. This one has nearly all of the blackening intact. Thr knife was aged beautifully. Customer service was quick to return my emails when I asked what was the eta. I would think for the price it would show up razor sharpe. Overall I am very happy indeed with this beautiful knife", PK128 Sheffield Genuine British Army Knife 2.75" Stainless Lambfoot Blade weighs 139g, Royal Marines Commando Fighting Knife / Dagger (fairbairn Sykes Replica) Presentation Gift, "Nice knife , nice copy of the original version. . It is also very typical that when you do encounter one of these with its original L.F. & C. made scabbard, that one or both of the mounting prongs are broken or missing. Mar 3, 2023 - Rent from people in San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina from $20/night. French, US, British ? Also sports a steel pyramid skull crusher pommel and period correct steel sheath with WWI markings. Copyright 2023 SARCO, Inc. All rights reserved. $750.00 was a good price too considering its condition and it has the correct scabbard. Thank God! Cannot ship to CA, DE, MA, NY or Canada. Thats all for now, I hope this thread has spared your finances and perhaps some dignity as well. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Click on the results to view more details (25% off), Sale Price CA$224.02 to the Historical Period. We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. Arrives sharpened from the factory. 1918 U.S. TRENCH KNIFE MODEL - MARK 1 'AU LION' A real 'Mauler', this combat fighting knife developed by the American Expeditionary Force, was contracted to U.S. and French manufacturers. I received me knife today. First up is the French Au Lion The Lion made type. I didnt know this one myself till I did a little bit of digging. 1917, 1918 Trench Knives Original US Issued WWI & WWII - Guns International lM1918 Trench Knife A very nice example of the L.F.&C 1918 with original scabbard. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies.