Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Original wwi bolo knife us model 1917 dated 1918 in excellent condition. Scabbard is made of wood and rawhide, with a brass throat. Most of the weight is concentrated on the tip, that is what allows the knife to deliver a powerful blow.
Get the best deals on bolo knife when you shop the largest online selection at. The m1917 bayonet was developed originally for the british pattern 19 rifle and, like the later pattern 1914 rifle, was adpoted for u. Springfield armory and dated 19, scabbard with brass fitting and metal frog marked l. Wwi model 1917 military bolo knife or smatchet is complete with canvas and leather scabbard, broad leaf shaped 10. Pic of the 1917 bolo with out the handle this is the second evolution of the us model 1910 bolo knife and was a reduction in size from previous pre1910 bolos. Original ww2 issue leather scabbard for the m1917 bolo and corpsmans kinves. Cool knives knives and tools knives and swords pocket knife brands best pocket knife pocket knives military knives combat knives trench knife. First issued to medical personnel in the field it was later issued to fighting troops and used to clear brush, fields of fire and for any task requiring a chopper. The model of 1910 bolo was the basis for the model 1917, with the primary difference being the elimination of the scabbard catch from the model 1910. Us military 1917 bolo knife scabbard cover liberty tree collectors. The crossguard is straight and of equal length on each side.
The handle is made of wood and has two rivets securing it. Us model 1917 bolo knife with scabbard tactical survival. Us model 1917 bolo knife with scabbard windlass steelcrafts. Grand way hunting folding knife with rosewood handle tactical edc pocket knife foldable long blade pocket knife big blade folding knife 4172 k 4. Made in large numbers in wwi they continued to be used right up to and through wwii. The m1917 bolo is a later version of the earlier m1910 bolo. Swords and daggersknives and swordsthe book of eliarmas ninjadiy knifeninja weaponscool knivesfantasy. The main difference is the lack of the catch mechanism on the scabbard and grip. Heavy bolo knife for use by machine gun and artillery crews to clear vegetation when emplacing their guns. Beginning in 1917 a variant of the m1909, designated as m 1917 bolo knife was introduced. Us model 1917 bolo knife with scabbard replica i own an original us model 1917 bolo knife, in near mint condition, issued to my dad when he was in the usmc from 1922 to 1955, the one from atlanta cutlery matches it very, very closely, as does the sheath.
In nice looking condition, likely new old stock and in storage since ww1. I was told this is supposed to be on every writers web page so i had to make one. Knife identification identify antique and collectible knives identification of antique and collectibles knives. The bolo knife is marked at the base of the blade on both sides. It has the same canvas covered wood sheath, metal throat with leaf spring to grip the knife, and a leather tip. The second sog knife is a type ii with brass hilt and pommel, with a plumcolored blade pg. Manufactured from 1897 to 1918, it went through a number of changes.
Serving collectors for over 20 years with quality, original merchandise from the american revolution to world war ii. The blade retains about 40% of the original blue finish. This knife has a type 1 sheath with sharpening stone. Virtually identical to the model 1910, but the scabbard catch has been eliminated. The rifle backgound is covered on the page on the m1917 enfield rifle. The factory edge has a secondary bevel that i would like to get rid of, but when i was examining the edge i noticed the odd geometry of the blade. I own an original us model 1917 bolo knife, in near mint condition, issued to my dad when he was in the usmc from 1922 to 1955, the one from atlanta cutlery matches it very, very closely, as does the sheath. Batangas a singleedged bolo from the tagalog people that widens at the tip. It was designed to be carried as a belt knife from its first production at the springfield armory in 1909 to its final production in 1915. My initial impressions were very positive the knife and scabbard have a very solid construction.
Only 17,540 were produced at the springfield armory making originals pretty rare. Wwi wwii m1917 bolo knife sheath cover armynavysales. The knife has definitely seen some use, but its all there. Hello bandook, yes, the bolo was in fact used by some percentage of u. Issued concurrently with the larger m1909 bolo knife, the m1910 bolo knife was produced at the springfield armory between 1910 and 1917.
This is a view of the bolo knife outside of the scabbard. The 1917 designation has to do with the model not an m1917 rifle. The us m 1917 bolo knife with scabbard was the same basic bolo knife used by our military from the turn of the century through wwii. M1910 bolo knife basic information the springfield edge. The army had recently done away with the large machetes used back in the span am wars and needed a smaller bolo type knife to clear brush and fields of fire.
This is a us army bolo knife used during world war one ww1. The 1910 bolo was well made at springfield armory, although in limited quantity. Wwi model 1917 military bolo knife or smatchet is complete with canvas and leather scabbard. This offering is for 1 of out vintage us military model 1917 bolo knife scabbard covers. Reproduction rock island arsenal 1909 bolo knife w scabbard. He does not state if this includes bayonets delivered after the armistice. A remington model 1917 bayonet with standard markings. Our military used the same basic bolo knife from the turn of the century through wwii. Ww1 us army metal fluted m1917 bolo knife scabbard made by l. Us wwi us model 1917 ct bolo knife by plumb st louis 1918 10 blade length.
Bolo the bolo knife is usually wider than other kinds of u. It is so good, even some experts may be hard pressed to identify it as a newly made item. The term bolo has also expanded to include other traditional blades that primarily or secondarily function as agricultural implements. This model was a moderate simplification of the earlier 1910 bolo made by springfield armory. Get the best deals on 1917 bolo when you shop the largest online selection at. I recently purchased the windlass us 1917 bolo knife. I own an original us model 1917 bolo knife, in near mint condition, issued to my dad when he was in the usmc from 1922 to 1955, the one from atlanta cutlery matches it. A compilation of the four cole books was done by mike silvey. Beginning in 1917 a variant of the m1909, designated as m1917 bolo knife was introduced. Info on wwi bolo knife needed military surplus collectors forums.
A relative has given me a us model 1917 bolo knife made by plumb in philadelphia. For those of you who are curious about frank trzaska here is the page to read. Us model 1917 bolo knife, 20th century wars atlanta cutlery. Knife identification identify antique and collectible knives. Army model 1917 bolo knife with canvas scabbard at. The 1917 was a higher grade knife made in us government arsenals. The 1917ct was made by commercial companies under us contract, to boost production during wwi when the arsenals had other things more important to make. Other than as a family heirloom do these have any value. Us model 1917 bolo knife with scabbard knife, trench. The us m1917 bolo knife with scabbard was the same basic bolo knife used by our military from the turn of the century through wwii.
Both the 1917 and the 1917ct were only usgi issue, and were never for sale commercially. Ww1 model 1917 trench knife with flanged guard and exact repro scabbard. Manufactured from 1897 to 1918, it went through a number of changes during its production life. Not to be confused with the krag bolo bayonet, these knives started off as a full size machete and ended up as a smaller more usable heavy side arm for brush clearence etc. Im no knife expert and i dont know how well i did, so any other information that can be. Us military 1917 bolo knife scabbard cover us military gear. Us ww1 model 1917 bolo knife plumb philadelphia with 1917 brauer bros scabbard. In benedict crowells book cited previously, he states that remington delivered about 1,565,644 bayonets.
The m1909 bolo knife was designed to aid us soldiers deal with the jungle foliage that they had previously found themselves in with incursions into cuba and the philippines, where natives used similar sized machetes. This is the very best reproduction we have ever seen. Us m1917 bolo knife mfg by american cutlery co collectors. Bolo manufactured by american cutlery company of chicago, illinois.
To get a handle on the history and importance of this tool and weapon, here are five mustknow facts about the bolo knife. Barong a leafshaped sword or knife favored by the tausug people. Unless proven otherwise by documentation i would say it is a skillfully crafted fake. The plumb manufactured m1917 bolo is a pretty common ww1 vintage edged weapon. Us model 1917 bolo knife with scabbard knife, trench knife. The m1910 bolo knife was adopted to be used for clearing brush and foliage from fields of fire or for cutting through jungle growth. Find bolo knives for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Mustknow facts about the bolo knife history, development. In the philippines alone, where it has its origins, there are many names and variations of the bolo knife for a wide range of usesalmost a different bolo for any different situation and person. Here at tbones shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle. Since i bought this because it is referenced in a science fiction novel, i can live with. A particular episode that prominentlyfeatured the bolo knife was the use of the knife to dispatch several germanswho were on a trench raid when they encountered a listening post consisting oftwo soldiers from the 369th u. Original finish, no rust or pitting on metal, canvas and leather sheathe is also in excellent condition.