FASCINE KNIFE WWI FRENCH COLONIAL WITH SCABBARD

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FASCINE KNIFE WWI FRENCH COLONIAL WITH SCABBARD This is a WWI French Fascine or brush Knife made in 1916 in Paris , France . These brutal looking knifes have very thick, heavy blades and rough wooden war-time production handles. This original Fascine knife has the original leather scabbard with the stitched-on belt loop on the back that is still strong and functional. The knife fits well into the simple original scabbard. It is held in by a small flap of leather that closes over a brass stud. The leather is strong and still supple with no issues. The stitching on the scabbard is intact and strong. The leather on the scabbard is dark brown and has no cracks but does bear a large number of bumps and knocks probably indicative of long field carry attached to an infantry equipment belt. I cannot find any markings on the scabbard itself. The original rough wooden slab handle on the Fascine Knife is riveted to the steel with brass rivets that remain untouched and strong with no wobble. The light original color of the wood handle has obviously been darkened in places by handling. T is a small chip out of the right side of the handle. It is not horrid and fits into the patina of the handle revealing the true character of a field used bolo. The original finish on the steel blade is about 50% worn off. This makes the knife look rusty but read more

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