{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-with-scabbard-by-american-cutlery-co-dated-1919","title":"Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 is clearly marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.C.CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHICAGO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. MOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1917\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.T.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade and ricasso are a nice worn gray color, and look like they may have been arsenal serviced for WWII. This example definitely has been sharpened several times, and possibly arsenal refinished. The main edge of many 1917s, such as this one, is mostly ground from the factory from one side, while the other side was left flat. The edge on the tips and near the ricasso are ground from both sides. This example now has a more uniform edge, after arsenal sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather tip of the canvas scabbard has a lovely aged brown color, and it still has the original manufacturer marking visible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-K-CO.\u003cbr\u003e1918\u003cbr\u003eR.H.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScabbard is in very good condition, though it is worn, and the leather is somewhat deteriorated. The wood grips are in very good condition, possibly arsenal replacements. One of the screws is a bit loose. The ordnance flaming bomb is visible on the rear spine of the grip, as well as on the bottom of the cross guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Very Fine, and a great chance to add to any military knife collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 10 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: \"Bolo\" Machete\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 15“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31217087053893,"sku":"ON10723","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10723__02.jpg?v=1595185236","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-with-scabbard-by-american-cutlery-co-dated-1919","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}