What is the value of a 1918 World War 1 trench knife with brass knuckles and sheath marked US 1918?

Answer 1

The 1918 US trench knife is worth around $300 if it is original, and depending on the condition. Poor condition really brings down the value. Beware though, there are far more replica 1918 knuckle knifes in the world than originals, fake ones have very bright crome blades, and some have the brass handle cast too small. I have a fake in my collection because originals are too expensive. The original sheath is quality made, the repro ones are cheep and flimsy. A repro is worth about 15-25 bucks.

Answer 2

Value of WWI Trench Knife

• An earlier D knuckle guard style spike is currently bid at $160 as of 07 April 2005 on EBAY.

M1917

• 1917 is the model designation. That knife was accepted by the Army in 1917. The M1917 Bayonet was made as late as the Vietnam era.

Beware of Imitations

• A lot of newer knuckle knives are being sold as WWI originals, so be careful!

Probably nothing if it is a knock off, up to $300 if it is authentic. The brass knuckle ones are very common however, so I'm going to say an authentic one of those is worth a little lower than $200.

Answer 3

Hello, If in fact your trench knife is authentic and in pretty good condition it could be worth around 200 to 275. Bill Bill....this answer is a little late......but....are you kidding?? You know that a collectible is only worth what someone will pay.......and as far as that goes...people love these knives. Out of the 200,000 or so that were made originally...most were melted down...or just abused. Most will pay in excess of $600 for one without a sheath...as long as its good condition. Ive seen them fly off the shelves for over $750 as long as they're real... not some cheap repo...or even the au lion from France....which is not even near the quality of the L.F.C. I personally know a few vets that paid over a grand for this iconic short-range weapon.....and they all said...."its because it was made for killing.....and it shows..."

Answer 4

A WW1 LF&C Trench knife....the US-1918.....can bring you over $1000.....easy. Maybe the last answer is from some one who only plays with replicas. Look up this website on Google....Knuckle Knives and Push Daggers..

Answer 5

It depends: dagger? bayonet? knife? what type, size, etc.? See series of reference books by Tom Johnson (US Army retired LTC).

Answer 6

Well that depends on the maker (Wilkinson sword are worth more than Sanderson, but they are worth roughly £100 give or take £20 for different makers.

Answer 7

if US type and 16 inch blade, around $150 to $250..... in good condition