Manchu Warrior Posted March 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2017 I was looking around on Craigslist a few weeks ago and there was an ad for a WWI Trench Knife. It stated it was like no other but there were no photos. The asking price was $100.00 and I never called. The same ad popped back up this week and the price was reduced to $45.00 so I called. The person told me that the knife belonged to his grandfather and he used it during WWI. He sent me a photo but it wasn't a very good one so I decided to go take a look at the knife. I also remembered what I have read on the forum countless times. And that is, "buy the item and not the story." The scabbard dose have the name H.J. Blackford and it also has an ASN number scratched into it, the number is 14105133, or the last number may be a 7. That was not his Granddads name. As for the knife itself it is crude and off center but it looks to be old and well used and honestly its pretty sturdy and them knuckles are in there to stay. He also took $30.00 for it so I figured why not. I believe that it more likely WWII era and would like to know what you all think of this crudely made knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted March 28, 2017 More pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted March 28, 2017 Last pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 28, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2017 Im thinking more WW2 era Looks like someone took a set of cast knucks and possibly welded it to a piece of steel or a file blade and made a knife. Nice knife for the price.Very unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops369 Posted March 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2017 I agree with Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted March 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2017 Great score, 30.00 I would have grab to. Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted March 28, 2017 I would love to take it apart to see how it was made. But that ain't going to happen. I appreciate the comments. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted March 28, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 28, 2017 Neat knife any way you look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. BARney Posted March 28, 2017 Share #9 Posted March 28, 2017 The scabbard is a real good match to the blade, and it doesn't look like it was theater made. And other than the wood handle, the knife looks factory made, or a real good craftsman for a theater made. Sweet deal for $30 for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted March 28, 2017 Share #10 Posted March 28, 2017 Looks like a crude copy of an Everett Knife. Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted March 28, 2017 Share #11 Posted March 28, 2017 Awesome knuck knife!...mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted March 29, 2017 Share #12 Posted March 29, 2017 Name and asn check out. Henry J Blackford, jr. Out of Spartanburg, SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted March 29, 2017 Share #13 Posted March 29, 2017 Years ago I saw a knife that reminds me of this one. I wish I knew where it would be now to compare it to yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted March 29, 2017 Name and asn check out. Henry J Blackford, jr. Out of Spartanburg, SC. I appreciate the information as well as all the other comments. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromwell Posted March 29, 2017 Share #15 Posted March 29, 2017 Early 1900s era knucks...to bad their not removable as they go for around 200.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted March 29, 2017 Early 1900s era knucks...to bad their not removable as they go for around 200.00 I believe this knife is crudely beautiful so why would I want to remove them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromwell Posted March 29, 2017 Share #17 Posted March 29, 2017 Because their semi rare knucks by themselves but welded to a blade their worth 30.00. Luckily they found the perfect owner. Enjoy your unique piece ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted March 29, 2017 Because their semi rare knucks by themselves but welded to a blade their worth 30.00. Luckily they found the perfect owner. Enjoy your unique piece ☺ Actually I was offered a significant amount for them within the first hour of starting this thread. With that said it is nice to know someone would pay that but it ain't always about the money for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromwell Posted March 29, 2017 Share #19 Posted March 29, 2017 Good for you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon54 Posted April 2, 2017 Share #20 Posted April 2, 2017 I love this knife!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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