1917 trench knife

[rice 123]

I just read that the 1917 trench knife was slightly modifled in 1918 does anyone know what the modifications were? is there anyway to tell if a knfe was a1917 or 18

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

It kept the triangular shaped blade. But the scabbard changed some. Instead of a wire belt hanger, I have seen leather slotted for a belt. Also some had a leather washer handle instead of walnut. Pretty sure it is in Cole's book.