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World War I British Trench Knife
# 720065
This WWI era trench knuckle duster knife is essentially a blade riveted to a knuckle guard. This replica has all the features of the original, with a solid brass guard and double-edged dagger blade...$94.95 -
Solingen, Germany "Cat" Knife
# 400252
One of our long-time favorites is back! This German lockback folder was popular Wehrmacht soldiers, beginning with World War I. Still made in Solingen, Germany, this is a thin, super tough knife...$72.95 -
Fairbairn Sykes Commando Knife
# 402538
Based on the classic dagger design, this beautifully balanced knife was the preferred commando weapon in World War II for both the U.S. and British Commonwealth Forces. Windlass Steelcrafts'...$94.95 -
1917 US Trench Knife
# 420007
This 1917 US Trench Knife is a terrific replica for the collector or reenactor. Made from an existing original, you can own the same thing for a fraction of the price. Made just like the originals...$119.95 -
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The Blade Carried Into Two World Wars
The 20th century put more soldiers in the field with more knives than any era before it, trench raids demanded something a rifle could not offer at arm's reach, and both world wars produced blades built fast, cheap, and brutally effective. Knuckle guards, fighting daggers, boot knives, each one a direct answer to a specific kind of close combat that changed as the wars themselves did.
Our 20th century war collection covers WWI trench era knives through WWII fighting knives and daggers, built to the specifications the originals actually carried rather than a modern reinterpretation of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of knives were issued in World War I and II?
Trench knives with knuckle guards, fighting daggers like the Fairbairn-Sykes, and general purpose combat knives all saw service, with design shifting from crude trench-raid tools in WWI to more refined fighting knives by WWII.
What is the difference between a WWI trench knife and a WWII fighting knife?
WWI trench knives were built fast and often improvised, knuckle guards were common since close quarters trench raids demanded a punch as much as a cut. WWII fighting knives, like the Fairbairn-Sykes, were more deliberately engineered for a quick thrust.
Are these replicas true to the original military specifications?
Built to be. Blade profile, guard style, and overall dimensions follow the originals soldiers actually carried, not a modern stylized reinterpretation.
Do you carry both German and Allied World War knives?
The collection spans knives associated with multiple nations and forces across both wars, not a single army's kit.
Where can I buy an authentic 20th century military knife?
Right here. Our 20th century war knives, daggers, and swords collection covers WWI and WWII patterns built to original specification.
