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1917 Bolo Knife

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$129.95

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Originally issued as a utility knife to the US Army Hospital Corps during the Phillipine Insurrection to clear vegetation and chop bamboo into tent and litter poles, the Bolo knife was also a handy fighting blade. Made in larger numbers for WWI, the Bolo knife model 1917 was issued primarily to machine gun squads to aid in clearing debris for their gun nests. It would be replaced by the M-1942 Machete early in World War II.

This replica features a slightly sharpened heavy-duty carbon blade with a false edge. A fully integrated tang is sandwiched between a textured wooden grip. It comes with a well-fit wood core sheath, covered in canvas with a brass throat piece and hanger for a belt. Weighty, thick bladed and durable – a truly heavy-duty working blade.

Overall Length15''
Blade Length10 1/8''
Weight1 lb 8.3 oz
EdgeSlightly Sharp
Width34.9 mm
Thickness5.6 mm - 5.2 mm
PommelIntegrated
P.O.B.1 5/8''
Grip Length4''
TypeBolo Knife
ClassBattle Ready
CultureAmerican Civil War
ManufacturerWindlass Steelcrafts
Country of OriginIndia

2 reviews for 1917 Bolo Knife

  1. Mark M.

    100% PURE FUNCTION…. My uncle has one of these, an original from the war. These are SERIOUS working knives capable of anything you put them through. If you like war memorabilia, and want something that will work as hard as you do, this is IT. …….McM

  2. Clem88

    Brilliant tool that for the price you aren’t going to be afraid to use for the many tasks I’m sure it could perform, says it comes slightly sharpened but 10 minutes with lansky puck puts a decent chopping edge on it. Mine came with a more rounded tip than appears in the pictures but it isnt an issue, infact its probably better for the nature of this blade

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