WWI US Army Model 1917 Trench Fighting Knife by LF&C (Landers Frary & Clark) with Scabbard

This is circa World War I United States Army Model 1917 trench fighting knife. This "knuckle" knife is dated 1917 on the underside of the guard and was manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark (L. F. & C). The knife has a triangular, unfullered blade. It comes with its original leather scabbard with steel and brass hardware. The scabbard also has a maker's mark.

Circa World War I.

Approximately 14" in length and 4-1/2" in width; blade only: 9-1/16" by 5/8"; scabbard only: 10-3/4" by 2-7/8" (including hanger).

Steel, wood; leather, steel, brass.

Hanger on scabbard.

U.S. L.F.&C. (Landers, Frary & Clark) 1917 stamped under guard; M.S. on scabbard.

This is from a WWI United States Army knuckle knife collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP MBJAX14 LFGEX4/14 SFEJX4/14

7+ (Very Fine+): The knife has some light wear; scabbard is in good overall condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.