Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 Japanese Air Force the Model 1918

the Model 1918

Bouyon and La Roquette fell in quick succession

Original cloth covered visor cap

though there are definitely areas of oxidation from exposure

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 Japanese Air Force the Model 1918Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo knife, manufactured by American Cutlery Company of Chicago, Illinois. This model was a moderate simplification of the earlier 1910 Bolo made by Springfield Armory. The main difference is the lack of the catch mechanism on the scabbard and grip. It was manufactured by contractors such as Plumb and American Cutlery Co. of Chicago. The blade ricasso on this example