Trench knife

[jdb]

Found this at an antique show today. I am thinking it is a theater made knife from ww1. Any information would be greatly appreciated. What would the approximate value of this type of knife be.

Thanks,

Jack

[militariaone]

Greetings Jack,

 

It looks like this knife. http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/mystery_knife_12.htm

Page explains everything but value. I’ve always heard them referred (as stated in the link) to as the OSS Drop Knife.

 

Regards,

 

Lance

[jdb]

Lance,

Thanks for the information. I only paid $15 and the knife had a very interesting look to it.

Jack

[gunbarrel]

There are three "OSS Knuckle Knives" on Bill Stone's website ( http://ewstoneknife.com/ ).

 

The one on the home page was made using the blade from an 1873 US Springfield Bayonet. I think he's taking offers on that one.

 

The two on the For Sale page were made with long Patton blades. He has those marked at $400 ea.

 

HTH.

[doyler]

Blades were made from the bayonets that were for the trapdoor sprinfield rifle(s)

[militariaone]

Lance,

Thanks for the information. I only paid $15 and the knife had a very interesting look to it.

Jack

You are very welcome.

 

Regards,

 

Lance

[SKIPH]

Jack- You did great!! Good find. SKIP