100 years ago, WWI was raging in the trenches of Europe. To say it was brutal would be an understatement. Combat Ready has replicated two Trench Knives from the era. They are a testament to the brutality and treachery of the trench war.
The 1917 style trench knife has an 8″ stainless steel blade that connects to an authentic wooden handle. The handle has the traditional large trench knife guard. The guard is black coated stainless steel. The guard is ribbed with metal spines that do extra damage to an enemy in a hand-to-hand combat situation. You can find pictures of both the Axis and Allies using this style knife during the war.
The 1918 style trench knife is similar to the 1917, but with a more dramatic design to match the increasing brutality of the war. This knife has a 6 1/2″ blade that connects to a brass-finished, cast metal handle. This handle is essentially brass knuckles with a blade attached to it. Even the pommel of the knife features a definitive spike.
Both knives come with an authentic style sheath. The 1917 model comes with a brown leather sheath that attaches via belt loop. The leather has brass pins and ornate embossing around the edges. The 1918 model comes with a metal sheath. This sheath is designed with two metal prongs that attach to your belt for a secure carry.
The Combat Ready Trench Knives Details
- Stainless steel blades
- Brass finished cast/ wooden handles
- Iconic knuckleduster guards
- 1917/1918 date stamps
- 1917 model: 8″ blade and 13″ handle
- 1918 model: 6 1/2″ blade and 11 3/4″ handle
- authentic sheaths included
Combat Ready makes great replicas of some of the most iconic combat knives ever made. These designs are just now turning 100 years old and are still reminding us just how brutal the first World War was. The 1917 model is on sale for $9.99 – regularly $16.99, while the 1918 style is going for about $17.99. We found both of these deals at Smoky Mountain Knife Works (smkw.com). Following any of the links in this article will get you to the right spot to find them.
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