SirMrManGuy
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I've heard there are a lot of US 1918 fakes on the market, how do you tell a real one from a fake?
I've heard there are a lot of US 1918 fakes on the market, how do you tell a real one from a fake?
Since this thread was revived by another I will add a little history. The WWI trench knife with the triangular blade was indeed banned by the geneva convention because the wounds will/would not close up or heal properly. Basically leaving a triangular hole in the person that can not be stitched shut or closed before the person bleeds out. The ban actually states blades having more than two sides may not be used (Not an exact quote but you get the just of it).
Great collection WC . I need to get all my WWII knives and bayonets out and put some pictures up sooner or later.
You guys have some really nice collections. This may be something I need to look into collecting. I find the WWI trench knives/bayonets very interesting. Many have blunt point and some even flat to ensure maximum damage. I remember looking at the WWI section in our local museum growing up and wondering what it must have been like to fight like that. It was a very different kind of war back then. There was no such thing as a "wounding weapons" or collateral damage. Everything was made to kill and maim at all costs.
Interesting copllection. on the TV Series "Boardwalk Empire", a main character returned from WW I and carried one in his boot as a gangster. I believe in the show he has killed several men with it, before he himslef was killed in the finale. Thanks for the information, several facts I did not know, including the tirangle blade restriction.
Nice collection. I've been looking for a trench knife of my own. Is there a place that I can get a replica that would actually be useable if needed? All I've found are cheap looking replicas online. I can't trust a $15 replica.
Wow! That thing looks mean!
Nice find you have some great blades i picked up a nice L.F&C 1918 mark one at the arms show the had lot nice stuff there
This is a pic off the one i picked up at arm show sheath has the clpips broken off
I want one of those marked 1918, on the top right. Where should I look, what is the going rate?