militariaone Posted January 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 11, 2014 Greetings all, I saw this online a few days ago and thought somebody had waaaay too much time on their hands. Check out this Franken-spike knuckle, it’s some sort of an Oneida Knuckle Knife wannabe. I suppose if you had some ice that was giving you trouble it could be quite handy Regards, Lance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted January 11, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 11, 2014 Whoever made this, did have some talent. If the engraving had been better, I'd swear the guard was legit. Look at the flanges, They look right to me. I could have see where a broken blade could be replaced with a pointed rod, threaded, and welded to the guard w/ a washer. The scabbard is interesting too. And it all looks aged. Interesting. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberguido Posted January 11, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 11, 2014 Ice pick is a hitmans special for a reason. just saying. what did it go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militariaone Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted January 11, 2014 Ice pick is a hitmans special for a reason. just saying. what did it go for? No idea of selling price, it was archived here http://www.arsenalofthealleghenys.com/merchandise/trench-knife-us-marked-dated-1918/ I agree Skip, it does appear to have some age to it and if I had not seen the poor attempt at the O.C.L.'s stamping on the knuckles they would of have looked pretty good (especially their profile). I saw this one (below) on eBay a few months ago before it got pulled. This one is made up of some pretty common repro's parts and a touch of fantasy Stone Skull action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyradish Posted January 11, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 11, 2014 OCL stamp is pure WRONG!!! I was born where these were made and have had plenty of em' in my hands. Pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siclfde Posted January 11, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 11, 2014 I have seen this replacement spike before, but on a Mk1 Trench. Maybe someone is expanding his area of phoney expertise to the wood handled 1917s. Cliff http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/m1918mk1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted January 11, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 11, 2014 Hopefully Frank Trzaska sees, and adds this "rare beauty" to his Repro ID page. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Bummer Posted January 23, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 23, 2014 Real or not id like to have something like this. dunno what I'd do with it, couldent put in the collection, I guise it would have its uses as a pumpkin smasher or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militariaone Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted August 24, 2014 “New Zealand 1st Batt. Ranger Trench Knife 1917 Gunbroker.com Auction #436763442” Greetings all, Here’s another parted out new-made “creation” regardless that there’s no such thing as “New Zealand Rangers.” Just another bogus item made to fool the unwary. It’s a potential $799.00 mistake and nothing more. No doubt there is a “story” about Grandpa bringing it back from a trade with a Kiwi in Borneo or some such nonsense. Here’s the seller’s description: Up for grabs is a WW I New Zealand 1st Battalion Rangers Commando Fighting Knife. This knife is in excellent condition with a scabbard. The Scabbard is faintly marked NZDF (New Zealand Division France) The blade is marked 1917, and NZ on the handle. You won't find a finer example outside of a museum. Bid with confidence and check the pictures. This Knife ships with a tracking. Check our other auctions for more rare and hard to find military items. The 2 edged blade is brand new-never touched, or scharpened. Not a mark on it! Regards, Lance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militariaone Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted October 22, 2015 "ww1 wwi 1917 us military trench fighting knife protype ? wood handle type"Greetings all, Heres another newly created variant based upon the same "1917" marked knife of this threads last posting. It is currently listed on the Bay http://www.ebay.com/itm/262106176751?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D262106176751%26_rdc%3D1 (item # 262106176751) with the appropriately mysterious following item's description:"This came out of a very large military knife collection with some rare knives . This is marked US on the wood handle and 1917 on the blade it is 12 1/2 inches overall length. I think this is the first style that would break off in the German trench coats before they went to the brass handled French type knives. I could find descriptions in the old books about these but no photos it said that they were not fit for service and ordered scraped so few survived. I am not sure if the case is the original one or not as even the Coles books don't have a pic of the knives." The new in the box version costs $23.49 before shipping http://www.opticsplanet.com/combat-ready-1917-trench-knife.html however; the modified one currently listed on the Bay will have a starting bid of $199.99 before shipping. Regards,LanceP.S. The seller's listed "Winchester m3 trial knife" is also an "interesting" knife, but frankly outside the scope of this thread's topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militariaone Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted May 2, 2018 Greetings all,For your viewing pleasure, a repurposed SKS bayonet now transformed into an "AWESOME AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE WW II FIGHTING DAGGER." View it before eBay pulls it here https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIQUE-WW-II-IDed-US-MARINE-CORPS-FIGHTING-DAGGER-WITH-HUGE-SKULL-POMMEL/222947683329?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 (eBay item# 222947683329) Not to mention that SSgt Billy Teel's chevrons clearly possess post 1958 crossed rifles. But hey, what do I know, because the seller has declared it's a "Genuine Antique." Next time we see this knife no doubt, it will have gained a couple of tours in Vietnam too. Njoy,V/r Lance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
militariaone Posted January 5 Author Share #12 Posted January 5 Greetings all, Today's example off of eBay: Item number 166534909448. (it has since been pulled) Item description from the seller's listing: "Knife is custom made beautiful quality. All hand done with manufacturer marking. I tried to figure who the maker is?? Not sure. This knife came to me with a high end collection that we purchased this year. Any help on the manufacture marking would be appreciated. This U.S. 1917 Military Trench Knife is a unique and rare piece from a custom manufacturer. It comes with a sheath and is a great addition to any militaria or knife collection. The knife was originally produced during World War I (1914-18) and is an original piece. It features a design that was specifically made for trench warfare during the war. The knife's handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, while the blade is sharp and durable. It is a great piece for anyone interested in history, militaria, or knives. The knife's region of origin is the United States, and it is a personal field gear item. This trench knife is a must-have for any collector interested in original period items from the World War I era. Its theme of militaria makes it a great addition to any collection, and it is sure to be a conversation starter. Purchase this U.S. 1917 Military Trench Knife today to add a one-of-a-kind piece to your collection." This is surely and Original Piece, yet not contemporary to WWI. Likely, less than 10 years old. In any case, I just had to add it to this thread 🙃 Best, V/r Lance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebladeslinger Posted January 6 Share #13 Posted January 6 The symbol on the handle appears to be the crossed pipe wrench marking used by Plowshare Forge. There was one of their Smiths style knuckle knives posted on this forum a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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