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WWI US Model 1917 Bolo Knife Plumb St. Louis 1918 Leather Canvas Scabbard AK CO
Antique WWI 1918 US M1917 Plumb St Louis Field Bolo Knife & AK Co Scabbard Complete
Description:
Up for sale is an authentic World War I U.S. Model 1917 Bolo Knife complete with its original leather-and-canvas M1910 style scabbard. Manufactured during the height of WWI, this heavy utility field blade was issued to U.S. military personnel, machine gun crews, and medical corps for clearing brush and constructing field positions.
Item Specifics & Details:
Model: U.S. Model 1917 CT. (Bolo Knife)
Blade Maker: Fayette R. Plumb (St. Louis, MO) – clear ricasso stamp reading "PLUMB ST. LOUIS"
Blade Markings: Deeply stamped "U.S. MOD. 1917 CT." with production date "1918" on the reverse ricasso
Scabbard Maker: Leather throat marked "A.K. CO." (Alexander-Kramer Co.)
Scabbard Dates & Stamps: Stamped "1918" with inspector initials "R.H.S." on leather; canvas body features stencil marks ("I C")
Blade Length: Approx. 10.5 inches (heavy leaf-shaped profiles)
Overall Length: Approx. 15 inches
Grips & Hardware: Original wood handles secured with double rivets, steel guard, and original metal belt wire hanger on the scabbard
Condition Notes:
Blade: Solid overall condition with original dark factory finish and age-appropriate surface wear, Very minimal wear to dark coating on blade. No major structural chips or structural cracks along the edge.
Handle: Wood grip scales are intact, firm, and show nice historical character and light surface wear.
Scabbard: Leather throat remains firm with clear legibility on the manufacturer/date stamps. Canvas sleeve shows light discoloration, honest storage wear, and minor fraying consistent with a 100+ year-old military item. Wire hanger is intact and functional.
