{"product_id":"wwi-u-s-model-1917-c-t-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-scabbard","title":"WWI U.S. Model 1917 C.T. Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal World War I U.S. Model 1917 C.T. (Commercial Type) Bolo Knife manufactured by Plumb of St. Louis. Adopted during World War I, the Model 1917 C.T. was produced as a simplified version of the earlier Model 1910 bolo to meet the tremendous wartime demand for edged tools. These heavy-duty knives served as both fighting knives and utility tools, ideal for clearing brush, opening trails, camp chores, and trench work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is correctly marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“PLUMB \/ ST. LOUIS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one side of the ricasso and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. MOD. 1917 C.T.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse. It retains its original walnut grip scales, steel crossguard, and bird’s-head pommel. The blade has a pleasing untouched gray patina with only light age staining and remains full length with a strong edge profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded is a period leather-covered wooden scabbard. The leather has an old stitched seam repair or replacement that remains solid and presents well, making this a very attractive display set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic American World War I edged weapon and an excellent addition to any U.S. military or trench warfare collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Plumb St. Louis manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect U.S. Model 1917 C.T. markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal wood grips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-length blade with good profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest age patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod leather-covered wood scabbard included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays exceptionally well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43255543496781,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/D91DE8C8-B9FA-4245-9A6F-2C43BB638BC2.jpg?v=1784234180","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwi-u-s-model-1917-c-t-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-scabbard","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}