WW1 & 2 U.S. Model 1917 Bolo Knife

often called the M1917 Bolo or simply the 1917 Bolo, a standard U.S. Army issue edged tool/knife from World War I.

This pattern evolved from earlier bolo designs (dating back to the late 1890s/early 1900s, influenced by Filipino bolos encountered in the Philippine-American War) and was produced in large numbers during 1917–1918 to meet WWI demands. It was primarily a heavy-duty utility tool rather than a dedicated fighting knife—used by troops for chopping brush, clearing fields of fire, digging, opening crates, or general camp/field tasks (similar to a machete but more knife-like). It saw use into WWII in some roles, though later patterns existed.

Broad, heavy, single-edged blade with a clipped point and some curvature (bolo-style for chopping).

•  Markings on the blade: “U.S. ARMY” (or similar U.S. markings) and “1917” (likely part of “U.S. MOD. 1917” or variant; your close-up shows “U.S.” and “1917” clearly, with possible maker info nearby, though not fully visible in shots).

•  Green painted ribbed grips wood secured with rivets.

•  Metal guard/hilt.

•  The scabbard is a classic WWI style: canvas body with a leather tip reinforced/protected end, metal belt hooks/loops, and markings “A.K.Co. 1919 P.U.P.” (or very similar; A.K.Co. refers to a contractor like American Knife Co. or similar, 1919 is the production/acceptance date, and P.U.P. are likely inspector’s initials like “Passed Under Proof” or a specific inspector’s mark).

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