Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell 1918 Scabbard Cannons Usually they are smaller

Usually they are smaller

used after the war in a production

The walnut buttstock is very finely checkered around the grip

The design motif on the handle shows some Chickens and other birds on both sides

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell 1918 Scabbard Cannons Usually they are smallerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This excellent 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, Connecticut, and made