WW1 U.S. 1917 TRENCH KNUCKLE DUSTER FIGHTING KNIFE & SCABBARD RARE VINTAGE

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Offered is an original WW1 era 1917 dated US knuckle duster fighting knife with scabbard by American Cutlery Company. All steel D shaped guard, retaining knuckle duster outer teeth, inside guard stamped A.C.CO. USA 1917. Solid wooden grips, showing light wear, with 21cm long triangular blade, showing some light pitting and age, generally good overall. Retains WW2 era leather & metal scabbard, retaining brass belt loop. A good wartime used classic fighting knife, the triangular blade being designed to pierce the thick German trench coats. Scarce.