Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918-dated Jewell Scabbard Beretta As a preparation for war

As a preparation for war

but they were held back

and later an inventor whose clever

ET66 indicating it was manufactured by Eisenhuttenwerk AG

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918-dated Jewell Scabbard Beretta As a preparation for warOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Model 1917 trench knife with hardwood handle and triangular stiletto blade, made by American Cutlery Co. of Chicago, IL. It comes complete with the correct leather scabbard with standard belt hook attachment. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 Notable features: Triangular 9" black steel blade. Steel guard marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 Excellent condition wood