WWII Trench Art Theatre Knife Stacked Lucite Handle
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Description
A Vintage Case Fixed Blade Sheath Knife with hand-made stacked lucite handle
MEDIUM: Steel Blade, Early Lucite Stacked Handle
DIMENSIONS: 6 inch blade/10 inches over-all
CIRCA: Early Mid 20th C
ATTRIBUTION: CASE
DESCRIPTION: This fixed blade Case knife was made for heavy utility/survival use, and is similar to those issued to the military during WWII. The original handle has been replaced with a sectioned series of clear, red, white & blue oval lucite disks stacked to create the 4 inch handle. Likely a trench art piece. The original stacked leather often deteriorated requiring the soldier to improvise.
CONDITION: Fair Condition with some expected wear to both the blade and the handle. (see photos)
RECOMMENDATIONS: Lucite handle will scratch easily.
MEDIUM: Steel Blade, Early Lucite Stacked Handle
DIMENSIONS: 6 inch blade/10 inches over-all
CIRCA: Early Mid 20th C
ATTRIBUTION: CASE
DESCRIPTION: This fixed blade Case knife was made for heavy utility/survival use, and is similar to those issued to the military during WWII. The original handle has been replaced with a sectioned series of clear, red, white & blue oval lucite disks stacked to create the 4 inch handle. Likely a trench art piece. The original stacked leather often deteriorated requiring the soldier to improvise.
CONDITION: Fair Condition with some expected wear to both the blade and the handle. (see photos)
RECOMMENDATIONS: Lucite handle will scratch easily.
Weight
5 lb
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WWII Trench Art Theatre Knife Stacked Lucite Handle
Estimate $100 - $200
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