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Does anyone have information on this ww1 trench knife?

I have a ww1 us trench bolo knife. It is covered in dirt and mud because it was dug out of the trench I persume. Does anyone have more information on this knife?

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  • lana_sands
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Two types of Bolo knife The M1909 & M1910. The M1909 has a 14" blade, Walnut handle. Made by Springfield Armory from 1909 to 1915. The M1910 has a 101/2" blade and stamped SA for Springfield Armory. Made 1910 thru 1917. Some 58,000 were made by Plumb & American Cutlery late in the war.

    Source(s): U.S. Infantry weapons of WW2 by Bruce Canfield Chapter 1 Edged weapons......
  • Chetak.
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    If it has a knuckleduster handle it would be a US Mk1 Trench Knife. It should have US1918 Engraved on the handle.

    Chetak

    Source(s): http://arms2armor.com/Knives/knives.htm
  • MAJ Kev
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    What's a "bolo knife"?

  • SARG
    9 years ago

    without a picture... who knows.. you may want to take it to a museum or appraiser.

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