Forged from heavy-duty high carbon steel, this 1917 Bolo Knife features a sharpened dual-edge blade, perfectly heat-treated for durability, precision, and powerful cutting strength. The full tang construction extends through the handle, secured by two large bolts into dark hardwood grips, ensuring a balanced feel, long-lasting reliability, and superior control. Modeled after the original US military bolo knife, this faithful reproduction delivers authentic detail and rugged performance, ideal for collectors, survivalists, and outdoor use. Accurately stamped “US MOD 1917 CT” on one side and “PLUMB STLOUIS 1918” on the other, it reflects true historical craftsmanship with battle-proven authenticity and detail. Includes a 1918-dated Type 1 scabbard with heavy canvas covering, brass throat, and belt hanger—perfect for display, reenactments, or secure carry on standard military web belts.

Our military used the same basic bolo knife from the turn of the century through WWII. Manufactured from 1897 to 1918, it went through a number of changes during its production life. First issued to medical personnel in the field it was later issued to fighting troops and used to clear brush, fields of fire, and for any task requiring a “chopper”. We have chosen to reproduce the 1917 version that was made in great numbers during 1917 and 1918. Features a heavy-duty high carbon sharpened steel blade (the reverse edge is sharp for the 1st 2") that’s properly heat treated in a computer-controlled kiln. The full tang is integral with the pommel and the dark close-grained wood grips are secured with 2 large bolts. The right side of the blade base is stamped “US MOD 1917 CT” and the left is stamped “PLUMB STLOUIS 1918”. Includes a No 1 style scabbard that includes a 1918 dated makers stamp on the leather tip; it’s covered in heavy canvas with a heavy-duty brass throat and brass belt hanger for use on standard web belts.

Specifications - 

• Overall Length 15"
• Blade Length 10-1/2"
• Weight 1 lb / 6 oz