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07-27-2015, 11:14 AM
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L.F&C-1918 Trench Knife- Field Modified
Years ago I came across this U.S. made L.F&C-1918 Trench Knife. It is in pretty good condition, but had been "field modified" (I've been told) removing/grinding off the index finger guard - supposed to make handling quicker in combat by leaving the index finger freer.
It also has a matching scabbard in good condition, missing one of the clips, they broke off easily "they say."
I'm getting to that age where I'm paring down my collection a bit, and want to know more about this knife. Mostly -- what does the "field modified" condition do to its value???
Haven't found anything about the mods on the internet, maybe I don't know where to look?
Would appreciate any help you folks could give me.
In Scabbard - 1
In Scabbard - 2
Out of Scabbard - 1
Out of Scabbard - 2
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07-27-2015, 11:09 PM
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It's beautiful example. Is there a provenance?
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07-28-2015, 08:08 AM
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Thanks for sharing the photos, I've always found knuckle-duster design knives to be so visually impressive.
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07-28-2015, 08:59 AM
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They have been so heavily reproduced, I always hold back when I see one for sale. You knife looks real to me. . .the brass rivets used in the scabbard for example. The modification wouldn't bother me at all. It looks good to me. If I saw it out for sale at $1000 I would have to think long and hard about buying it and might actually part with the money.
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07-28-2015, 11:00 AM
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I agree with docB. It looks all correct.Taking into account the handles were removable, IMHO, it's easily in the realm of a $1,000 knife. (The scabbard alone is worth around $500)
It sure would be nice to know when the mod was made, as I've seen pics of them showing up all the way thru Viet Nam.
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07-28-2015, 11:06 AM
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You might try going to militaryfightingknives.com. I think the owner is John Gibson. They have a lot of knives for sale and some links on their site to very knowledgeable collectors.
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07-28-2015, 01:04 PM
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Nice knife, it sure looks handy with the missing knuckle. If the patina matches, the modification would not bother me.
A neighbor of mine found one stuck to the stud behind the plaster when he was remodeling his bathroom. I was and am very jealous.
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