{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-custom-m1917-enfield-bayonet-knuckle-duster-fighting-knife-as-seen-in-book-signed-by-author-page-299","title":"Original U.S. WWII Custom M1917 Enfield Bayonet Knuckle Duster Fighting Knife As Seen in Book Signed By Author - Page 299","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One-Of-A-Kind. This is a beautiful example of a converted Remington M1917 bayonet into a more aggressive “trench” knife! As seen in the fantastic book \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnuckle Knives of the Second World War\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eGreg Aloisio\u003c\/strong\u003e on page 299, this knife is a custom made cast fighting knife with an absolutely beautiful cut down \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Pattern Scabbard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The author used this knife as a specimen for his wonderful book and even signed the page where the knife is featured. The signed copy of the book accompanies the purchase of this knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bayonet was cut down, reshaped and fitted to a cast aluminum handle. The handle was sand cast using a handle from the famed \u003cstrong\u003eM1918 Mk 1\u003c\/strong\u003e trench knife and even has the markings! The right side of the handle has \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.1918 \/ LF\u0026amp;C - 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e cast into the aluminum. The scabbard is a cut down first pattern. Features a green painted leather body with metal throat and chap. First pattern with the leather mounting pad holding the 1910 belt hook, riveted to a rectangular metal base attached to the scabbard throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition is absolutely beautiful and still looks as if it was just made! This is truly a wonderful example of just how resourceful a man at war can be. Comes ready for display and further research.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 8 5\/8”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall Length: 13\"\u003cbr\u003eGuard: 4\" x 4\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScabbard Length: 10”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39878567067717,"sku":"ON22ACSS006","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON22ACSS006__01.jpg?v=1647443726","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-custom-m1917-enfield-bayonet-knuckle-duster-fighting-knife-as-seen-in-book-signed-by-author-page-299","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}