Take it to a collectors show. They are more than happy to show you if they think you were scammed. to start with, look for "LF & C" stamped on the knife. Repros say some other company. Replicas worth $25 are marked US 1918 on the brass handle.
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.
"While it is a replica, it looks like an original."
What is it you want to know? Do you want to know about the terrible weather the trench warriors had to endure? Did you want to know about Trench Foot?
You Know What I Mean - 1918 was released on: USA: 4 November 1918
Know Thy Wife - 1918 was released on: USA: 30 December 1918
The 1918 US trench knife is worth around $300 if it is original, and depending on the condition. Poor condition really brings down the value. Beware though, there are far more replica 1918 knuckle knifes in the world than originals, fake ones have very bright crome blades, and some have the brass handle cast too small. I have a fake in my collection because originals are too expensive. The original sheath is quality made, the repro ones are cheep and flimsy. A repro is worth about 15-25 bucks.
If you think it's an older replica made before 1973 and does not have "copy" on it, take it to a coin dealer.
You dont need to know. Gosh.
Before buying a knife sharpener, you should know that there is a right way and a wrong way to sharpen your knife. You must follow all instructions and not over-grind your knife because this will negatively impact your knife.
yes what do you need to know. yes what do you need to know.
Umm, i don't know of a knife that can do that.
The cast of You Know What I Mean - 1918 includes: William Parsons