yes, brass knuckle trench knife made by L&FC (I think) in the US. Knuckle knife dated 1918. Although knuckle portion was removable, it generally was not taken apart. It was carried in a scabbard made for the knife. It is a collectable item...............
yes, 1918 LF&C mfg. trench knife. the handle can be removed but not recommended.
what does trench mean
communication trench links the front line and first support line trench supports trench.
trench warfare
A hole in the wall of a trench soldiers sleep in them.
yes, 1918 LF&C mfg. trench knife. the handle can be removed but not recommended.
There was a trench knife issued to US Army troops that was a knife that had a "Brass Knuckles" handle. Brass Knuckles is a brass "ring" that you slip over your hand, each finger going into a loop. This is used for hand-to-hand fighting. The knife had this same construction as part of the handle/grip. I'm not sure if this was an official Army issue. The Army preferred the soldier carry a bayonet that would fit onto the rifle. This brass knuckle trench knife couldnot do this.
There are many websites online retailing the US 1918 Trench knife with Brass Knuckles: * http://www.extremely-sharp.com/es/catalog/30021.html * http://www.trueswords.com/1918-trench-knife-p-2846.html
No, it goes against the "metal knuckles" law.
A trench knife is a specialized knife made specifically for the close quarter combat on World War 1. Most of the fighting took place in narrow trenches or on "no mans land" a trench knife, which consisted of a brass knuckle with a long blade permanently affixed to it was a handy weapon to have. The trench knife doubles as a brass knuckle and a knife; with the knife securly attached to the user's hand, the enemy could not easily take the knife from the user. In trench warfare where firing a gun while in the trench could accidentally harm a fellow soldier who happens to be behind an enemy, a knife or bayonet was a safer means to eliminate an enemy.
value depends on overall condition. I estimate $300 to $500
becasuse no mans land is outside the trench where you have to cross to defeat the otehr team but there isnt anybody that wants to go out there nor have they ever made it to one side and back while being shot at
Not enough info to answer. Define what YOUR definition of a "trench knife" is. The military designation describes a bayone- length knife with a serrated blade, or partially serrated, and a grip consisting of brass knuckles with a skull crusher spike. THAT kind of knfe is unlwful ANYWHERE, except to collectors.
You can sell it to me.the best place I know of would be www.gunbroker.com. They are an online auction sibling to eBay. You may also try eBay but I don't know if they sell knives there or not.
A trench stretch is a long system of trench.
Java Trench
You are probably looking for "trench".