Cole Design Knuckle Knife

This knife is identified with "MADE IN U.S.A." and "No. 187" in three lines in a very light machine etch, parallel to the edge (as opposed to perpendicular). It is very difficult to photograph, and is shown here with some moderate computer enhancement to attempt to bring up some of the detail.

The blade is sharpened to a hollow ground edge on both sides, (along the top of the false edge to the spine). It measures 12 inches long overall, with a 8-1/4 inch blade that is 1-1/4 inches wide at the belly.

The distinctively styled knuckle bow is attached top and bottom with screws to the grip. These are overall views of left side and the right side.  The top of the knuckle bow has the stamped initials "T.R." near the screw at the pommel.  The blade is pinned through the tang for added strength.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There are obvious signs of frequent sharpening on the blade.

There is no scabbard.

Combat Commando Knuckle Knife

This knife is identified with period stamped name and serial on the knuckle bow as belonging to FRANK KORALSKI of the 17th Airborne Division, indicated by a small enamel DI at the pommel. The name and serial number is between the double row of dragon teeth, as shown here.

The blade is sharpened to a rounded edge on both sides, (along the top of the false edge to the spine). It measures 12 inches long overall, with a 6-3/4 inch blade that has a sharpened false edge.

The grip is shown left and right, with an IMPERIAL US M3 maker mark on the blade.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age. There is an issue USM8 BM CO marked scabbard.

Combat Commando Knuckle Knife

This knife is identified with period engravings on the guard as belonging to R,S, & U. This unit was engaged in the 1944 World War II 2nd Chindit Expedition as part of the Special Force, 3rd Indian Infantry Division, with support units of the No. 1 Air Commando, Kachin Scouts, Gurkha units and British special troops. The order of battle is here.

The blade is sharpened to a rounded edge on both sides, (along the top of the false edge to the spine). It measures 16 inches long overall, with a 10-1/2 inch blade that is 2-3/4 inches wide at the belly.

The crossguard is marked R, S, & U. on one side and "68" on the other.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard.

Combat Commando Knuckle Bowie Bolo Knife

This knife is identified with period stamps on the guard as a "U.S. MK1".  The blade has a faint stamped "M" at the ricasso.  These are views of the knuckle bow right and left sides.

The blade is sharpened to a rolled edge on one side, and on the clip point. It measures 17 inches long overall, with a 12 inch blade that is 2-1/4 inches wide at the belly.

The crossguard is marked "U S" on one side and "MK1" on the other.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age. There is a brass throated canvas scabbard that secures the knife perfectly.  It shows distress from long carry.

Combat Commando IDed Seabee Knife

This knife has issue or maker markings. The blade is marked on both sides with a very lightly scribed identification.  Readable portions are "EO-To F 1/c John (Doc) Nugent US Navy Seabees" on one side and "Hotel Sour" on the other (with some other unreadable scribing.  These are views of the grip left and right sides.

The blade is sharpened to a rolled edge on both sides, and it is quite sharp. It measures 12 inches long overall, with a 7-3/4 inch blade that is 1-1/2 inches wide at the front of the parry guard.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is moderate to heavy darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Combat Commando USN Kephart Knife

This knife has issue maker markings. The grip is marked on both sides with a very deeply struck mechanical letter identification.  The grip is labeled USN KEPHART on the right side and JAMES B. ROBERTS with US NAVY on the left side.

The blade is sharpened to a beveled edge on one side, and it has an unsharpened false edge. It measures 13-1/4 inches long overall, with a 8-1/8 inch blade that is 1-1/8 inches wide at the ricasso.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is moderate to heavy darkening to the blade from age. There is the original leather scabbard with this knife.

Combat Commando USN Kephart Knife

This knife has no maker markings. The grip is made of tightly wound and hammered heavy gauge copper wire.  The grip is shown from the right side and left side.

The blade is sharpened to beveled edges on both sides, and it has a central fuller on each side. It measures 12-1/4 inches long overall, with a 7-5/8 inch blade that is 1-1/8 inches wide at the ricasso.

The knife is used, however in overall near-very good condition. There is moderate to heavy darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Combat Commando Ranger Knife

This knife has a stamped US marking on the grip. The blade is not marked.  These are views of the grip right and left sides.

The blade is sharpened to a rolled edge on one side, and on the clip point. It measures 14  inches long overall, with a 9-1/4 inch blade that is 1-7/8 inches wide at the belly.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is moderate to heavy darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Combat Commando Ranger Knife

This knife is completely sterile with no visible markings on the grip or blade.  These are views of the grip right and left sides.

The blade is sharpened to a rolled edge on one side, and on the clip point. It measures 10 inches long overall, with a 6 inch blade that is 1-1/2 inches wide at the belly.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is moderate to heavy darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Combat Commando Ranger Knife

This knife is completely sterile with no visible markings on the grip or blade.  These are views of the grip right and left sides.

The blade is sharpened to a rolled edge on one side, and on the clip point. It measures 10-1/4 inches long overall, with a 6-1/4 inch blade that is 1-1/2 inches wide at the belly.

This is a view of the other side.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some moderate darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Combat Commando Ranger Knife

This knife is completely sterile with no visible markings on the grip or blade.  These are views of the grip right and left sides.

The blade is sharpened to a rolled edge on one side, and on the clip point. It measures 10-1/2 inches long overall, with a 6-1/2 inch blade that is 1-1/2 inches wide at the belly.

This is a view of the other side.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is very minor darkening to the blade from age. There is a fitted theater made leather scabbard with this knife.

WWI Clements Trench Knuckle Duster Knife

This is the same design as shown as Figure 230-231 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on pages 50-51. He describes the knife as possibly Victorian Era through WWI, and designed by Charles Clements and made in Sheffield England. The clip point blade is riveted to the knuckle guard and Bakelite grips to present the primary 4-1/4 inch edge of the 4-3/4 inch exposed portion of blade up when holding it conventionally.

The knife blade is marked on one side of the ricasso with the distributor, the cutlery firm S. HIBBERT & SON SHEFFIELD  This is an image of the mark of the knife.

There is a false edge on the clip portion of the blade that extends 2-5/8 inches from the point.

The knife measures 9 inches overall. The knuckle portion measures 4 inches at the widest point. It fits very comfortably in a smaller hand. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

The original scabbard is also included.

The knife is used, however in very-good to near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age. There are signs of sharpening on the edges, visible in the images.

WWI Clements Trench Knuckle Knife

The knife has the characteristics associated with being designed by Charles Clements and made in Sheffield England. The triangular spike blade is riveted to the knuckle guard to present the flat side to the palm. The blade measures 6-3/8 inch edge of the 10-3/4 inch overall length.

The knife blade is not marked on blade or grip.

The knuckle portion measures 4 inches at the widest point. It fits very comfortably in a large hand. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

The original scabbard is also included.

The knife is used, however in very-good to near-excellent condition. There is some darkening of the high carbon steel of blade from age. There are no signs of of other than original sharpening on the edges, visible in the images.

BC-41 Commando Knuckle Knife

This is perhaps one of the nicest, most well-balanced and most elegant of the knuckle knife design. The clip point blade is riveted to the knuckle guard to present the primary 4 inch edge of the 5-1/2 inch exposed portion of blade up when holding it conventionally. This is an image of the reverse side of the knife.

There is a false edge on the clip portion of the blade that extends 3 inches from the point.

The knife measures 8-3/4 inches overall. The knuckle portion measures 4-1/4 inches at the widest point. It fits very comfortably in the hand. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

The knife is used, however in very good overall condition. There is some darkening and minor rust pitting to the blade from age.

New Zealand Australian Commando Knuckle Knife with scabbard

This knife has a cast aluminum checker grip knuckle bow leaving 6 inches of the blade exposed.

There is a skull crusher protrusion at the pommel portion, evident in the images.

This is the same design as shown as Figure 257 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 53.  It is also pictured on the cover.

The knife measures 10-3/4 inches overall. The knuckle and grip portion measures 4-3/4 inches long. It fits very comfortably in the hand and is nicely balanced. These are close-up views of the front and rear sides of the handle.

The knife is used, however in very good overall condition, with darkness on the grip, blade, and original scabbard, as shown.

New Zealand Australian Commando Knuckle Knife with scabbard

This knife has a cast aluminum checker grip knuckle bow leaving 6 inches of the blade exposed.

There is a skull crusher protrusion at the pommel portion, evident in the images.

This is the same design as shown as Figure 257 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 53.  It is also pictured on the cover.

The knife measures 10-3/4 inches overall. The knuckle and grip portion measures 4-3/4 inches long. It fits very comfortably in the hand and is nicely balanced. These are close-up views of the front and rear sides of the handle.

The knife is slightly used, however in near excellent overall condition, with original finish on the grip, blade, and the original scabbard, as shown.

New Zealand Australian Commando Knuckle Knife scabbard ONLY

The scabbard measures 12 inches overall. The wide portion measures 3-1/2 inches across.

The scabbard is used, however in near excellent overall condition, with original stitching, rivets, retaining strap and snap, as shown.

New Zealand Australian Commando Knuckle Knife

This knife has a cast aluminum checker grip knuckle bow leaving 6 inches of the blade exposed.

There is a skull crusher protrusion at the pommel portion, evident in the images.

This is the same design as shown as Figure 257 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 53.  It is also pictured on the cover.

The knife measures 10-3/4 inches overall. The knuckle and grip portion measures 4-3/4 inches long. It fits very comfortably in the hand and is nicely balanced. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

The knife is used, however in very good overall condition, with a dark blade, as shown.

New Zealand Maori Commando Knuckle Knife

This knife has a cast aluminum checker grip knuckle bow leaving 6 inches of the blade exposed.

There is a skull crusher protrusion at the pommel portion, evident in the images.

This is the same design as shown as Figure 257 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 53.  It is similar to the one pictured on the cover.

The knife measures 10-3/4 inches overall. The knuckle and grip portion measures 4-3/4 inches long. It fits very comfortably in the hand and is nicely balanced. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

Note this knife has a TUI REGD marking.  The Tui (aka "Parson's Bird") is the Maori word for a honey eating bird native to New Zealand only.

The knife is used, however in very good overall condition, with a dark blade, as shown.

New Zealand Maori Commando Knuckle Knife

This knife has a cast aluminum checker grip knuckle bow leaving 6 inches of the blade exposed.

There is a skull crusher protrusion at the pommel portion, evident in the images.

This is the same design as shown as Figure 257 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 53.  It is similar to the one pictured on the cover.

The knife measures 10-3/4 inches overall. The knuckle and grip portion measures 4-3/4 inches long. It fits very comfortably in the hand and is nicely balanced. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

Note this knife has a N.Z. CUTLERS C^o. AUCKLAND maker mark.

The knife is used, however in very good overall condition, with a spotted blade, as shown.

New Zealand Maori Commando Knuckle Knife

This knife has a cast aluminum checker grip with the original knuckle bow removed leaving 6 inches of the blade exposed.

There is a skull crusher protrusion at the pommel portion, evident in the images.

This is the same design as shown as Figure 257 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 53.  It is similar to the one pictured on the cover (excepting the cut knuckles).

The knife measures 10-3/4 inches overall. The knuckle and grip portion measures 4-3/4 inches long. It fits very comfortably in the hand and is nicely balanced. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

Note this knife has a TUI REGD marking.  The Tui (aka "Parson's Bird") is the Maori word for a honey eating bird native to New Zealand only.

This knife was taken from a Japanese soldier in the South Pacific by a Seabee after a battle between Marines and the Japanese.

The knife is used, however in very good overall condition, with a dark blade, as shown.

WWI Enfield M1888 Trench Knuckle Knife

This knife has a theater made iron knuckle bow welded to the bayonet, and the bayonet has had its blade shortened. The knife is still useable as a bayonet, the socket and slot areas are unimpeded by the guard.

This is EXACTLY the same knife that was photographed as Figure 72 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 23. Compare the blade blemishes and other details (including maker marks and screw slot positions, and you can see it is the identical knife shown at the left. The maker marks are a Broad Arrow, WD, Crown, A8, (unreadable mark) and "X".  The reverse side of the blade has a serial number 4?95

The knife measures 12-1/4 inches overall. The knuckle and grip portion measures 4-3/4 inches long. It fits very comfortably in the hand and is nicely balanced. These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

The knife is used, however in very good overall condition, with a dark blade, as shown.

EVERITT Combat Commando Green Grip STERILE Knife and Scabbard

This is one of the more unusual knuckle knife designs of WWII. There is more than 80% of the original paint that is identical in color and texture to the green handle Everitt knuckle knife, as shown below.  It is completely sterile with no maker markings on either the grip, blade or scabbard. This is a very comfortable to hold and well-balanced knife. The blade has two fullers on the two sides of the right side of the kn

These are close-ups of the handle from the right and left sides.

The knife is in overall near-excellent condition.

The original dark brown leather fitted scabbard is included.

EVERITT Combat Commando Green Grip Knuckle Knife and Scabbard

This is one of the better knuckle knife designs of WWII. There is more than 99% of the original paint and 98% of the original blue on the subdued blade.

These are close-ups of the handle from the right and left sides.

The knife is in overall near-excellent to condition.

The correct M6 scabbard is included with the conveyer belt staples at the throat and long retaining snap strap.

EVERITT Combat Commando Black Grip Knuckle Knife and Scabbard

This is one of the better knuckle knife designs of WWII. There is more than 99% of the original paint and 98% of the original blue on the subdued blade.

These are close-ups of the handle from the right and left sides.

The knife is in overall near-excellent to condition.

The correct M6 scabbard is included with the conveyer belt staples at the throat and long retaining snap strap.

1st Model LF&C 1917 Brown Handle

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 14 inches long overall.

It is U.S. L.F.& C. maker marked and 1917 dated on the knuckle bow. There is some freckling to the metal parts. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is dark brown.

The knife is excellent. The scabbard is is used condition, with darkness and freckling to the metal parts and wear to the leather. About 90% of the original paint on the leather remains. The top and bottom pieces are marked "M.S".

1st Model LF&C 1917 Brown Handle

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 14 inches long overall.

It is U.S. L.F.& C. maker marked and 1917 dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is dark brown.

The knife is excellent. The scabbard is is used condition, with darkness and freckling to the metal parts and wear to the leather. There is some looseness and cracking near the drag. About 90% of the original paint on the leather remains. The collar and drag pieces are marked "M.S".

1st Model LF&C 1917 Brown Handle

This has a triangular spike 9-1/8 inch blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 14 inches long overall.

It is U.S. L.F.& C. maker marked and 1917 dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is dark brown.

The knife is excellent. The scabbard is is used condition, with darkness and freckling to the metal parts and wear to the leather. About 90% of the original paint on the leather remains. The top and bottom pieces are marked "M.S". The green painted leather is maker marked JEWEL 1918.

1st Model LF&C 1917 Brown Handle

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth and pommel have been field rounded. It measures 14 inches long overall.

It is U.S. L.F. & C. maker marked and dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is medium brown, not painted..

The knife is very good to near excellent, there is no scabbard.

1st Model LF&C 1917 Black Handle

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 14-1/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is very dark, almost black.

The knife is excellent to near mint, there is no scabbard.

1st Model LF&C 1917 Black Handle

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 13-3/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is painted black.

The knife is very good with wear to the paint and moderate wear to the knuckle bow, with a near excellent blade, there is no scabbard.

1st Model LF&C 1917 Brown Handle

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 14 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is very dark, almost black.

The knife is very good to near excellent, there is a theater made non-standard leather scabbard with retainer.

1st Model LF&C 1917 Brown Handle

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 14 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow. This is an overall view of the left side.

The knife is very good to near excellent, there is a theater made non-standard leather scabbard with retainer.

1st Model LF&C 1917 Combat Modified Knuckle Bow

This has a triangular spike blade. The hollow pyramid dragon's teeth are pointed. It measures 14-1/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the knuckle bow. This is a view of the left and right side of the grip and knuckle bow.  The wood is a brown hardwood.

This knife has seen some hard combat use. The bow is slightly deformed (it appears to have been done on purpose to make it more comfortable to wear).

The knife is very good to near excellent, there is no scabbard.

2nd Model A. C. Co U.S.A. 1917

This has a triangular spike blade. The double row dragon's teeth are pointed. These are close-ups of the left and right sides of the grip and knuckle bow. It measures 14-1/8 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the knuckle bow.

The knife is very good with darkness to the metal overall. There is no scabbard.

2nd Model A. C. Co U.S.A. 1917

This has a triangular spike blade. The double row dragon's teeth are pointed. These are close-ups of the left and right sides of the grip and knuckle bow. It measures 13-1/2 inches long overall.

The scabbard is dated 1918 on the leather. The maker mark is worn.

The knife is very good with darkness to the metal overall. The scabbard shows wear to the paint on the metal parts.

2nd Model A. C. Co U.S.A. 1917

This has a triangular spike 8-5/8 inch blade. The double row dragon's teeth are pointed. These are close-ups of the left and right sides of the grip and knuckle bow. It measures 14-1/4 inches long overall. The bow is maker marked A.C.CO. U.S.A. 1917

The scabbard is maker marked JEWEL 1918 on the green painted leather. The throat and drag are M.S. marked..

The knife is very good with minor wear overall. The scabbard shows wear to the paint on the metal parts, the leather is in outstanding condition.

2nd Model A. C. Co U.S.A. 1917

This has a triangular spike 8-5/8 inch blade. The double row dragon's teeth are pointed. These are close-ups of the left and right sides of the grip and knuckle bow. It measures 14-1/4 inches long overall. The bow is maker marked A.C.CO. U.S.A. 1917

The scabbard is maker marked JEWEL 1918 on the green painted leather. The throat and drag are M.S. marked..

The knife is very good with minor wear and light rusting on the knuckle bow. The scabbard shows wear to the paint on the metal parts, the leather is in outstanding condition.

LF&C Model 1918 Design Theater Made Bowie Blade Knuckle Knife

This has a single-edge 9 inch blade with a 4 inch false edge nearly 1/2 of the length of the blade. The knuckles have small points, typical of this design. It measures 14 inches long overall.

The blade has a clip point style Bowie design, with the false edge sharp from the point on the back to the tip. The remainder of the back is flat.  The blade is 1-3/8 inches wide at the ricasso.

It is not maker marked nor dated on the handle.

These are views of the grip right and left sides. This is the pommel end view.

The knife is generally in very good condition, with moderate to heavy signs of hard combat use and long carry.

There is a theater made leather scabbard in hard used condition.

This is a most unusual fighting knife, and one you will be pleased to add to your collection of LF&C 1918 model variants.

LF&C Model 1918 Design Theater Made USMC KA-BAR Blade Knuckle Knife

This has a single-edge 6-7/8 inch blade with a 2-1/2 inch sharpened false edge. The knuckles have small points, typical of this design. It measures 11-3/4 inches long overall.

The blade has a clip point style Bowie design, with the false edge sharp from the point on the back to the tip. The remainder of the back is flat.  The blade is 1-1/4 inches wide at the ricasso.

It is Ka-Bar Olean NY maker marked USMC on the ricasso.

This is a view of the grip from the right side.  The guard has been trimmed on the left side to make carrying the knife easier.

The knife is generally in very good condition, with moderate to heavy signs of hard combat use and long carry.

There is an issue leather scabbard in hard used condition, with Japanese Kanji and the word "Mitsu" ("triple") in Latin letters on the back.

This is a most unusual fighting knife, and one you will be pleased to add to your collection of LF&C 1918 model variants.

Model 1918 Design Theater Made Bowie Blade Knuckle Knife

This has a single-edge 10-1/2 inch blade with a 2 inch false edge. The knuckles have small points, typical of this design. It measures 14-1/2 inches long overall.

The blade has a wide belly design, with a 7-1/2 inch wide fuller on each side. The blade is 1-1/8 inches wide at the ricasso, widening to 1-3/8 near the tip. These are views of the grip right and left sides.

The knife is generally in very good condition, with moderate to heavy signs of hard combat use and long carry. The "wings" on the guard were ground down for close carry to the body.

There is a steel subdued scabbard in used condition, marked "36" on the ball drag.

This is a most unusual fighting knife, and one you will be pleased to add to your collection of U.S. 1918 model variants.

LF&C Model 1918 Design Western Bowie Blade ALUMINUM Knuckle Knife

This has a single-edge 7-7/8 inch blade with a 3 inch false edge. The knuckles have sharp points, typical of this design. It measures 13 inches long overall.

The blade has the Western Bowie design, with a 7 inch wide fuller on each side. There are faint traces of the WESTERN maker mark. The blade is 1-1/4 inches wide at the ricasso. These are views of the grip right and left sides. Note the unusual pommel shape.

The knife is generally in very good condition, with moderate oxidation and signs of hard combat use and long carry. This knife was probably made for a combat engineer or EOD engineer that needed a non-magnetic knife.

There is no scabbard with this knife, however a standard Western Bowie scabbard would fit perfectly.

This is a most unusual fighting knife, and one you will be pleased to add to your collection of U.S. 1918 model variants.

LF&C Model 1918 Knuckle Knife with Scabbard

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have very sharp points, showing no wear or rounding typically seen in this design on more used knives. It measures 11-1/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the right side of the handle.  The left side is plain.  The guard is intact and has a crudely scratched M187 inventory number on the blade side.

The knife is very close to mint condition. The original subdued finish is 90%+ and intact. There is a scabbard, however much of the original finish is worn. The tabs are intact, with some minor bending. The maker marks are very clear and sharp.

LF&C Model 1918 Knuckle Knife with Scabbard

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have very sharp points, showing no wear or rounding typically seen in this design on more used knives. It measures 11-1/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the right side of the handle.  The left side is plain.  The guard is intact and has about 5 to 10% of the original black paint remaining.

The knife is in near excellent condition. The blade is bright showing some signs of careful sharpening.  About 5% of the original subduing remains, mostly on the ricasso. There is a scabbard with much of the original finish remaining because it was over-painted with black paint long ago. The tabs are intact, with some minor bending. The maker marks are very clear and sharp.

LF&C Model 1918 Knuckle Knife with Scabbard

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have very sharp points, showing no wear or rounding typically seen in this design on more used knives. It measures 11-1/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the right side of the handle.  The left side is plain.  The guard is intact and has about 75% to 80% of the original black paint remaining.  There is a bend at the upper part of the guard put in by the original owner to more suit his grip style

The knife is in near excellent condition. The blade is in near excellent condition showing some minor signs of careful sharpening.  About 25% of the original subduing remains, mostly on the ricasso. There is a scabbard with most of the original black paint finish. The tabs are intact, with some minor bending. The maker marks are very clear and sharp.

LF&C Model 1918 Knuckle Knife without Scabbard

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have sharp original points, and the pommel nut is the second style with the two flats for tightening. It is very sharp. The knife measures 11-3/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the right side of the handle.  The left side is plain.  The guard has about 10%-15% of the original black paint remaining.

The knife is in near excellent condition. The blade is bright showing some signs of careful sharpening. There is no scabbard with this knife.

LF&C Model 1918 Knuckle Knife without Scabbard

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have sharp original points, and the pommel nut is the first style with the pointed hex nut for tightening. It is very sharp. The knife measures 11-3/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the right side of the handle.  The left side is plain.  The guard and blade has about 90%-95% of the original black finish remaining.

The knife is in near excellent condition. The blade is black showing some signs of careful sharpening. There is no scabbard with this knife.

LF&C Model 1918 Knuckle Knife without Scabbard

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have sharp original points, and the pommel nut is the first style with the pointed hex nut for tightening. It is very sharp. The knife measures 11-3/4 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the right side of the handle.  The left side is plain.  The guard and blade has about 90%-95% of the original black finish remaining. There is a slight bend at the guard to allow it to lay closer to body in wear.

The knife is in near excellent condition. The blade is black showing some signs of careful sharpening. There is a scabbard with this knife (not shown, it will be photographed shortly).

LF&C Model 1918 Knuckle Knife with Scabbard

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have worn rounded points, and a field modification of the large guard to removed the side lobes, which is often seen in this design on combat used knives. It measures 11-1/2 inches long overall.

It is maker marked and dated on the right side of the handle.  The left side is plain.  The guard is modified as described and has virtually none of the original black paint remaining.

The knife is in near excellent condition. The blade is bright showing some signs of careful sharpening. There is a theater made leather stitched and riveted scabbard with this knife as shown.

Au Lion Model 1918 Knuckle Knife

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have small points, typical of this design. It measures 11-1/4 inches long overall.

It has faint traces of the lion maker mark on the right side ricasso blade and it is dated U. S. 1918 on the right side of the handle. This is the left side.

The knife is near excellent condition, with some very minor period rounding on the tip of the four-sided pommel nut (not an unusual field modification). There is no scabbard with this knife.

Au Lion Model 1918 Knuckle Knife

This has a double-edge blade. The knuckles have small points, typical of this design. It measures 11-1/8 inches long overall.

It has a strong lion maker mark on the right side ricasso blade and it is dated U. S. 1918 on the right side of the handle. This is the left side.

The knife is near very good condition, with some minor period rounding on the tip of the four-sided pommel nut (not an unusual field modification) and the tip resharpened. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Au Lion Model 1918 Knuckle Knife Variant

This has a single-edge blade with a sharpened false edge. The knuckles have small points, typical of this design. It measures 11-1/2 inches long overall.

It is dated U. S. 1918 on the right side of the handle. This is the left side.

The knife is near very good condition, without the usual rounding on the tip of the round-sided pommel nut. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Robbins & Dudley Double Loop Knuckle Knife

This is the same design as shown as Figure 224 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 48.

This is a very comfortable knife to hold (considering it is a knuckle knife). The cast on aluminum handle has two finger loops, and rounded knuckles. The blade is double-edged, similar to an F-S blade. It measures 11-3/4 inches long overall and intended to be used with either bare hand or gloved fingers.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard.

Bonney & Clark Double Loop Knuckle Knife

This is the same design as shown as Figure 253 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 53.  He attributes the design to Bonney & Clark.

This is a very comfortable knife to hold (considering it is a knuckle knife). The cast on aluminum handle has two finger loops, and pointed knuckles. The 6-5/8 inch blade is double-edged. It measures 11-1/4 inches long overall and intended to be used with either bare hand or gloved fingers.

 These are close-up views of the right and left sides of the handle.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is very slight darkening to the blade from age. There is no scabbard.

Robbins & Dudley "3-Finger" Knuckle Knife

This is the same design as shown as Figure 217 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 47.

This is a very comfortable knife to hold (considering it is a knuckle knife). The cast on aluminum handle has a grip molded for bare hand holding, with finger recesses, and a steel rounded knuckle bow designed to cover the first three fingers only. The blade is double-edged, with two fullers ("blood grooves") on each side. It has been re-pointed in the field to take the needle point down to a more robust piercing point. There are parry marks on the blade from combat use. It measures 8-3/4 inches long overall.

This is a view of the other side. This is the maker mark on the pommel.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age. The original fitted scabbard is included.

French Nail WWI Trench Knuckle Knife

This is the same design as shown as Figure 75 and 76 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 23.

This is a stabbing weapon made from the metal posts the Germans used to hold barbed war wire. The handle was made by bending the post to form a knuckle guard. The blade is double-edged, flattened to form a robust piercing point. It measures 12-1/2 inches long overall.

This is a view of the knife in the scabbard.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is deep darkness to the blade from age and being made of iron. The original fitted scabbard is included. The original leather strap is broken.

French Nail WWI Trench Knuckle Knife

This is a design similar to the one shown as Figure 76 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 23.

This stabbing weapon is a very well-made STEEL theater made variant of the knife shown above that was made from the metal posts the Germans used to hold barbed war wire. The handle was made by bending the post to form a knuckle guard. The blade is double-edged, flattened to form a robust piercing point. There are stamped markings on the handle loop "M1917 - E 613 - 85". It measures 12-1/2 inches long overall.

This is a view of the knife markings and 1917 date.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. The original leather fitted scabbard is included.

French Nail WWI Trench Knuckle Knife

This is a design similar to the one shown as Figure 76 in Frederick Stephen's Fighting Knives on page 23.

This stabbing weapon is a theater made iron variant of the knives shown above that was made from a metal post the Germans used to hold barbed war wire. The handle was made by bending the post to form a knuckle guard. The blade is double-edged, flattened horizontally to form a curved piercing point. It measures 11 inches long overall.

These are views of the knuckle bow and the spoon-style point.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is no scabbard with this knife.

Robbins & Dudley Push Dagger

This is an unusual style of fighting knife, made for stabbing from behind and not knife fighting. The blade is oriented horizontal to the ground when held. The cast on aluminum handle has a grip molded for bare hand holding, with finger recesses, and a steel rounded knuckle bow designed to cover the last three fingers only. The blade is double-edged, with two fullers ("blood grooves") on each side. It measures 6-1/4 inches long overall (tip to back of grip).

This is a view of the other side. This is the maker mark on the bottom of the grip. These are views of the grip right and left.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age. The original fitted scabbard is included. It shows signs of long wear.

Robbins & Dudley Push STERILE Dagger

This is an unusual style of fighting knife, made for stabbing from behind and not knife fighting. The blade is oriented horizontal to the ground when held. The cast on aluminum handle has a grip molded for bare hand holding, with finger recesses, and a steel rounded knuckle bow designed to cover the last three fingers only. The blade is double-edged, with two fullers ("blood grooves") on each side. It measures 6-1/4 inches long overall (tip to back of grip).

This is a view of the other side. This is NO maker mark on the bottom of the grip. These are views of the grip right and left.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age.

There is NO scabbard with this knife.

Robbins & Dudley Prototype Push STERILE Dagger

This is an unusual style of fighting knife, made for stabbing from behind and not knife fighting. The blade is oriented horizontal to the ground when held. The cast on aluminum handle has a grip molded for bare hand holding, with finger recesses, and a steel rounded knuckle bow designed to cover the last three fingers only. The blade is double-edged, with two fullers ("blood grooves") on each side. It measures 6-1/4 inches long overall (tip to back of grip).

Note the very small base and relatively small finger grooves that were improved in later designs.

This is a view of the other side. This is NO maker mark on the bottom of the grip.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age.

There is NO scabbard with this knife.

C. SPENCE Push Dagger

This is an unusual style of fighting knife, made for stabbing from behind and not knife fighting. The blade is oriented horizontal to the ground when held. The cast on aluminum handle has a grip molded for bare hand holding, with finger recesses, and a steel rounded knuckle bow designed to cover the last three fingers only. The blade is double-edged, with flattened diamond cross-section and NO fullers ("blood grooves") on either side. It measures 7-1/4 inches long overall (tip to back of grip).

Note the slab sides and relatively deep finger grooves designed for a better gripping surface when wet.

This is a view of the other side. This is a ...C. SPENCE... maker mark on the right side of the grip.

The knife is used, however in overall near-excellent condition. There is some darkening to the blade from age.

There is NO scabbard with this knife.

Knurled T-Handle Spike Sterile Push Dagger

This is an unusual style of fighting knife, made for stabbing from behind and not knife fighting. The blade is a very robust hexagonal cross-section spike. The brass handle has a grip with a machine knurled rough texture non-slip surface. It measures 5-1/2 inches long overall (tip to back of grip) with the grip 1/2 inch in diameter and the blade is 5 inches long. This is a view of the back with the knife.

The knife is used, however in overall near excellent condition. There is some darkness of the blade from carry. The knife is sterile, with no maker marks on the blade or grip.

There is NO scabbard with this knife.

Custom Made Sterile Push Dagger

This is an unusual style of fighting knife, made for stabbing from behind and not knife fighting. The blade is oriented vertical to the ground when held in the fist. The wood handle has a grip curved to fit comfortably in the hand when held.  Both sides have a golden eagle inlaid into the wood. The blade is double-edged, with flattened diamond cross-section and NO fullers ("blood grooves") on either side. It measures 3-3/4 inches long overall (tip to back of grip) with the grip 2-3/4 inches long. This is a view of the back.

The knife is used, however in overall near-mint condition. There is some very slight scratching to the blade from carry. The knife is sterile, with no maker marks on the blade or grip.

There is NO scabbard with this knife.