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1918 US Trench Knife With Sheath - High Carbon Steel Blade, Blued Finish, Cast Brass Handle, Skull Crusher Pommel
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- This replica 1918 US knuckle duster trench knife is one devastating tool
- It has a blued, high carbon steel blade and a cast brass knuckle duster handle, which has been antiqued to a dark finish
- The handle has a steel pyramid skull crusher pommel
- The trench knife comes with a period correct steel sheath with period markings
- Ships directly from manufacturer
Note this product cannot ship to the following states: MA, CA, NY, DE
- This replica 1918 US knuckle duster trench knife is one devastating tool
- It has a blued, high carbon steel blade and a cast brass knuckle duster handle, which has been antiqued to a dark finish
- The handle has a steel pyramid skull crusher pommel
- The trench knife comes with a period correct steel sheath with period markings
- Ships directly from manufacturer
Windlass 1918 US Trench Knife
This iconic WWI-era trench knife replica by Windlass Steel Crafts features a high carbon steel blade, a cast brass knuckle duster handle, and a period-marked steel sheath — a must-have for serious military collectors.
High Carbon Steel Blade
Cast Brass Knuckle Duster
Period-Marked Steel Sheath
Authentic WWI Replica
A Legend Reborn from the Trenches
Every detail of the original 1918 US Trench Knife has been faithfully recreated, from the polished carbon steel blade to the cast brass knuckle duster handle and period-stamped steel sheath.
High Carbon Steel Blade
- Razor-sharp 6 3/8" high carbon steel blade for superior edge retention
- Double-edged profile tapers to a deadly thrusting point
- 11" overall length delivers commanding balance and reach
Iconic Handle
Cast Brass Knuckle Duster
- Four-finger cast brass knuckle duster offers dual offensive capability
- Spiked pommel adds a third striking surface for close combat
- Period-correct crossguard protects the hand during use
Period Authentic
Period-Marked Steel Sheath
- Steel sheath stamped with authentic "LF&C 1918" period markings
- Aged finish enhances the vintage, battle-worn character
- Secure fit keeps the blade safely stored and display-ready
Authentic WWI Replica
Crafted by Windlass Steel Crafts — established 1943 — this 1918 US Trench Knife replica is a faithful tribute to one of the most legendary close-combat weapons in American military history, perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.
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A gift
"I ordered this as a gift for my son who has wanted one for ages. I wish I had ordered two. It is beautiful! I've seen complaints about the finish but I really like the blue and you can see the brass handle through the blue finish. It looks great, two thumbs way up from me. 100 percent satisfying. BUDK's customer support was on the spot to help with a shipping change. This was my first order from BUDK, but not my last."
Great Knife Useless handle
"For the construction of the knife, I have to say I absolutely love it. The Windlass Steelcraft group that made this blade does great work. I have a WW1 Bolo knife from the same guys and I love and have used it for years. The blade came sharp and in good shape. It was tempered very well and has a full tang from what I could feel with the weight. Perfect for thrusting and does a good job with slashing as well. The knuckle duster handle is beautiful. It is a good piece of brass that is very solid and sturdy. I'll have to polish it though so I can get the bright orange color of brass like in the pictures. It is not anything bad when it arrived, but the brass was anything but polished to where it really shined. For my issues with the knife can only really be with the sheath. I am not a historian on whether it is "authentic" or not, but its awful. The sheath has too much space in it to where the blade can easily fall out if you simply walk with it in hand. The sheath is only made out of the metal that makes it, no lining or clip on it to hold the knife in place. I am not sure if that was supposed to be like that but either way, it makes the sheath completely pointless as it cannot keep the knife in it at all. I only use the sheath to protect the blade when I store it. If there was a way to add a lining to the inside I would. I am having to work with a guy to make a leather sheath for the thing just so I can use the knife at all in any practical sense. Honestly if the sheath was any better I would give it 5 stars easily. Looking back the only other issue I see now with it is that I had bought it after BUDK lowered the price for it. Nothing against them, but I fell like I could have saved a lot of money for waiting longer to get this knife, and I waited a long time."
