{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-fighting-knife-made-from-cutdown-krag-bayonet-with-lead-filled-pommel-enfield-bayonet-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. WWI Fighting Knife Made from Cutdown Krag Bayonet with Lead-Filled Pommel \u0026 Enfield Bayonet Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a very interesting handmade fighting knife likely used during the First World War. The knife consists of a Model 1892 Krag Rifle Bayonet whose blade has been cut down to 6¼”. The bayonet catch was removed, and the entire channel was filled with lead, giving the pommel a heavy weight. The crossguard was entirely cut down, giving the knife a clean profile. The bayonet comes in a cut-down M1917 Enfield bayonet sheath which has been expertly reclosed with stitching and painted over. The lack of a plate on the throat means there is likely a piece missing from the sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has been cut down and sharpened heavily with a small false edge. One side of the ricasso is marked \u003cb\u003e1901\u003c\/b\u003e, and the other is marked \u003cb\u003eUS\u003c\/b\u003e. The overall length of the knife is now 10¾”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard retains the full belt hook and has been cut down considerably to 6 ¾”. The open leather end was expertly cut, folded over, stitched, and sealed. It is a very clean seal, and the throat has been painted in a yellowish green almost camouflage-like color. The leather appears to have had this paint too, but it is now worn away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very interesting knife that was almost certainly carried by a doughboy during the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 6 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 10 3\/4“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 6 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45853588160581,"sku":"ONJR26AULC155","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/5C4CE29E-D98E-4751-9F23-551C83F95C8C.jpg?v=1790418660","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-fighting-knife-made-from-cutdown-krag-bayonet-with-lead-filled-pommel-enfield-bayonet-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}