fordmustanggt_350 Posted October 3, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 3, 2014 I had a question about this. I recently purchased this WWI trench knife with a scabbard I had not seen before in person. In the book they only describe these as a WWII replacement scabbard. Online I found several references to a commando scabbard but I always try and default to the lowest factor when talking about field equipment. What do you guys think of the scabbard? I like it's construction, I just do not like the split rivets much. Do you think the scabbard is real? The knife is, no doubt. Thank you, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jumpin Jack Posted October 3, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 3, 2014 During the course of my research regarding Ranger, FSSF, and 10th Mountain Division, I have encountered the WWI trench knife, but with period privately produced scabbards of which the one shown is but one. Very nice anomaly. Jack Angolia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 3, 2014 Share #8 Posted October 3, 2014 The scabbard is typical of the WW2 era I have encountered.Also in the couple dozen examples I have encountered the knife in these scabbards are the ACC with the flange type knuckle duster. Not sure if it was something done with the ACC to utilize these during WW2 or not.There was a huge shortage of knives in the early stages of WW2 and many older isue knives were being pressed into service as well as civilian example of hunting and skinning knives. Im going to surmize that there were more knives than scabbards so these were made to fill the gap of a scabbard shortage and in all reality they are more practical than the issue scabbard.(to me). The rivits look right to me.Split rivits were a common rivit in WW2 both on Military scabbards and scabbards made commecially or by hand.Western scabbards are often found with a semi domed split rivit.I have seen blackened finnish rivits as well as bright and semi bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted October 3, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 3, 2014 This is the first photo I have ever seen of the scabbard, never saw one n hand. Have seen Cole's drawing, and repros. This looks period to me also. But, that's all I can say. Thanks for showing. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted October 3, 2014 Share #10 Posted October 3, 2014 I now nothing about whether the scabbard is OK or not but it looks just like the scabbard my dad has on a modern filet knife... only reshaped? though I am not doubting there could have been WW2 scabbards that look the same way.. just an observation that may or may not be helpful.. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Trzaska Posted October 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted October 3, 2014 Looks good to me, and a very nice example. All the best Frank Trzaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 3, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 3, 2014 I now nothing about whether the scabbard is OK or not but it looks just like the scabbard my dad has on a modern filet knife... only reshaped? though I am not doubting there could have been WW2 scabbards that look the same way.. just an observation that may or may not be helpful.. -Brian Brian The new made chinese trench knives have a similiar scabbard.THey are a real dark brown.I havent seen one in a while but think they are a man made leather material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tltt Posted October 4, 2014 Share #13 Posted October 4, 2014 Brian The new made chinese trench knives have a similiar scabbard.THey are a real dark brown.I havent seen one in a while but think they are a man made leather material. Here's a good picture of the common repro, the scabbards are a really odd bonded leather - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted October 4, 2014 Share #14 Posted October 4, 2014 Very nice. I've only seen a couple of these scabbards. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsellati Posted October 4, 2014 Share #15 Posted October 4, 2014 That is a beautiful pairing you have there Kevin. Congratulations on the acquisition. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted October 4, 2014 Share #16 Posted October 4, 2014 The set I have is almost identical, but my scabbard shows its age more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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