Need help identifying knife from World War I

[vincecos]

My wife had this knife (bayonet?) and scabbard and I was wondering if someone could help me identify it. She received it from her grandfather and he said that it was from his service in World War I, possibly from when he served in the Italian army.

The pictures are below. The blade is about 8.5 inches and the handle is made of wood. The total length is about 13.75 inches.

The scabbard is made of metal and has a leather strap as shown.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[Montana Jim]

Not a bayonet... no way to fix it to a rifle.

Nice dagger/knife though!

Are there no markings at all?

Oh yea... welcome to treasurenet.

 

[Montana Jim]

It's apparently an WWI Austro Hungarian combat knife.


Here is a picture of one from this source: http://worldknifedb.ifrance.com/images_collec/mascollec.htm

 

[Montana Jim]

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/tactical-knives/trench-warrior/

"Austro-Hungarian Trench Knife

Unlike useless fantasies like the triangular-bladed US M1917 knuckle knife, the Austro-Hungarian knife looks like it was designed by an experienced combat soldier. It featured a straight, single-edged, spear-point blade 8-1/2 inches long, a modest, double steel cross guard and a very plain wood handle. Large enough to serve as an effective weapon, handy enough to serve as a useful tool, and simple enough to be produced in massive quantities at a modest price, what more could you ask for in a combat knife?

Apparently, the Italians on the other side of the Austrian trench line felt the same way. Not only were large numbers of captured knives used by the Italians during WW-I, they made a few small improvements in the design and reissued it to their own troops during the next world war as the M1939 Paratrooper."

 

[trikikiwi]

Great ID and information Jim

and Welcome to TreasureNet vincecos
That is a very utilitarian knife. A cool treasure.

Mike

 

[vincecos]

Thanks Jim for the information. I didn't expect such a fast answer, but do appreciate your help. This is a great forum and I have been lurking here for a while taking a look around.

Mike and Jim, appreciate the hellos!!

Vince

 

[PBK]

Vincecos...

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Chalk up another outstanding ID for MJ!
(And order another case of chalk!)

 

[Montana Jim]

vincecos - you are very welcome. Not too bad for seven minutes of work.

PBK - Like you always say... even a blind squirl.

 

[Ramitt]

Nice knife.

 

[tinto3]

It's apparently an WWI Austro Hungarian combat knife.


Here is a picture of one from this source: http://worldknifedb.ifrance.com/images_collec/mascollec.htm

...Excellent fighting knife.....would sell today for about £125 at least.