Foreign Legion Fighting Knife

[browningautorifle]

I take the aspirin at dinner time.

And sit and study your fighting knife...wondering who had it. You say it's in transit? You'll show us when it arrives?

[Aragorn243]

Not in transit yet but I will post photos when it arrives.

Northridge International is selling them on their website but at a much higher price than I paid.

Northridge International Inc. / FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION COMBAT KNIFE P17 BAYONET CUT DOWN.

[jonnyc]

I got excited and 'ran' to Ebay to check on them. Unfortunately the only one I found was Made in China. Looks a lot like the original, but not quite 100%. Might have to get one from Northridge.

[Aragorn243]

They may list another on ebay for less. Might not be in until Monday, might be worth waiting.

[porterkids]

They may list another on ebay for less. Might not be in until Monday, might be worth waiting.

I agree. It's usually worth waiting. Sooner or later things show up.

[Aragorn243]

They listed a second, $89.99. They also have an M1 carbine bayonet from the Legion. Rubber handle, leather retaining strap. Look to be in pretty rough shape. They must have bought a bunch of legion stuff as they list a shovel, etc.

[Aragorn243]

OK, it came today. Mixed feelings about it. It is unissued. So part of me is disappointed it wasn't in some Indonesian battle but part of me is happy that it's in such good condition. It looks like they parkerized it after the cutting. This one has the sabre point. Markings are excellent, Remington 5 16 1913, British acceptance marks on the other side. Grips are dry, they are oversized. I'll have to compare it to my other 1917's but just looking at it here without comparing, I'm going to assume they are a replacement. Screws parkerized also. Release button apparently still functional but so tight, I'm not going to mess with it right now.

Scabbard has been painted, some scrapes on it. Upper metal marked GF, metal tip appears to have a small triangle stamped near the drainage hole. Leather appears to have an italicized "O". Leather hanger appears unmarked.

I will get some photos up when I get a chance. It's very nicely done.

[browningautorifle]

Looking forward to some close pics...

[Aragorn243]

Here it is. The blade is unsharpened with the exception of the tip. That is sharp.

[CINDERS]

Very nice blade bit of RLO/Min Turp on the grips and it will come up a treat