Gildwiller1918 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Here is a pre-ww1 era US Bolo knife made by Collins and Company located in Hartford Connecticut. This knife was officially designated the No. 1005 model and was used by the US Army shortly after the Spanish American War. The blade was curved and quite heavy with a 15.5 inch blade length. Some blades were marked US-ED for United States Engineering Department. The handles on early models (like the one pictured) were of a green horn construction. These knives were issued with a leather and brass scabbard, and were not meant for combat use, they were intended for engineering and other similar roles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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