tarheeltim Posted November 5, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 5, 2014 Here are a couple photos of my WWI trench knives (M1917 & M1918) . Since the HD&S and OCL variations are so seldom seen, I thought this may benefit some. Note, the LF&C model (M1917) is the only one with the pyramid-shaped impressions on the guard, while the other three models all use the dragon's teeth design. Only the A.C.C. knife has the maker mark on the inside of the handle, while the other three variations all have the maker mark on the blade side of the handguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted November 5, 2014 M1918 knives by LF&C and Au Lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted November 5, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 5, 2014 Quite impressive collection you have there,to say the least... Thanks for posting them! Could you please post shots of the knives in post # 1 minus the sheaths?I would be interested to see the blades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted November 5, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 5, 2014 Great knucs...thanks for posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted November 5, 2014 Great knucs...thanks for posting... Thanks Robert! As tight as I am, you know how long it took to put this group together! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted November 5, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 5, 2014 Thanks for posting this - Very interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted November 5, 2014 As requested, photo without scabbards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted November 5, 2014 Additional photo of maker marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted November 5, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2014 As requested, photo without scabbards. Thank you.Those are in really great condition.Congratulations on such fine examples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted November 5, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2014 Beautiful collection of knuckledusters. Great condition and great pic's!!!!! I know that L.F.&C. stands for Landers, Frary, & Clark. Who are the other manufactures? Thanks Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted November 5, 2014 Beautiful collection of knuckledusters. Great condition and great pic's!!!!! I know that L.F.&C. stands for Landers, Frary, & Clark. Who are the other manufactures? Thanks Semper Fi Phil ACCO = American Cutlery Company HD&S = Henry Disston & Sons OCL=Oneida Community Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted November 6, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 6, 2014 Quick question: Do the scabbards have retention springs inside or not? Just something I've been wondering about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted November 6, 2014 Quick question: Do the scabbards have retention springs inside or not? Just something I've been wondering about. I don't know about a retention spring, but there's definitely something in the throat to keep it taut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles1966 Posted November 6, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 6, 2014 Excellent collection. Thank you for the great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted November 6, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 6, 2014 Thanks for showing. Have yet to even have my hands on an HD&S, never mind own one. Great collection! SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Posted November 6, 2014 Share #16 Posted November 6, 2014 Outstanding collection !!! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-in-NH Posted November 6, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 6, 2014 Nice blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmax Posted November 6, 2014 Share #18 Posted November 6, 2014 All great, that LF&C 1918 is a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted November 6, 2014 Share #19 Posted November 6, 2014 Nice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted November 6, 2014 Share #20 Posted November 6, 2014 I don't know about a retention spring, but there's definitely something in the throat to keep it taut. I don't mean like a coil spring. Here is a picture of what I mean, for an East German AK bayonet: It is attached to the throat piece and holds the blade in the scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elton Posted November 7, 2014 Share #21 Posted November 7, 2014 Hey Tim, You sure got every ones juices flowing, that is one REALLY outstanding collection. You said you had all of them but did not say how close to being perfect that they are. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheeltim Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted November 7, 2014 Hey Tim, You sure got every ones juices flowing, that is one REALLY outstanding collection. You said you had all of them but did not say how close to being perfect that they are. Howard Thanks Howard! I may run into you next weekend (Nov 13-16) at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rldarmstr Posted November 9, 2014 Share #23 Posted November 9, 2014 Nice collection! I have never gotten into the 1918 versions. Had enough trouble getting what I wanted in the 1917 versions. If memory serves, there were two versions of the HD&S. One with pointed dragons teeth and the other with rounded dragons teeth. I have only ever seen one of the pointed version and current don't own either version. There is one more 1917 model that is seldom seen and that is the extra pyramid LC&F. Somehow I did manage to pick up one of these. Still looking for a decent HD&S of either version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted November 9, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 9, 2014 ACCO = American Cutlery Company HD&S = Henry Disston & Sons OCL=Oneida Community Limited Thank You Tim! Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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