British WWI Robbins & Company of Dudley 3 Finger Knuckle Knife

British WWI Robbins & Company of Dudley 3 Finger Knuckle Knife

This Robbins & Company fighting knife is one of the less often encountered variants, though no Robbins & Company knives could be accurately described as common. 8-7/8" in overall, with a 5-1/8" dagger blade. The blade is 7/8" wide at the base and tapers rapidly to a sharp double-edged dagger point. A pair of narrow fullers extend from the base, converging about 1" from the tip. The blade is cast directly into the aluminum hilt, which is contoured to fit the hand and has 4 finger grooves cast into it as well. A contoured steel knuckle guard is also cast into the hilt to protect the first 3 fingers of the hand holding the knife. The base of the aluminum hilt is cast wider than the balance of the hilt and is completely flat. Though marred and defaced from numerous impacts, the markings here remain legible: "ROBBINS / DUDLEY". Blade has light patina and age toning with some minor age discoloration and light surface oxidation, nothing significant or detrimental to display. The aluminum hilt has an even pewter gray color. Includes brown leather scabbard which remains in good pliable condition.  

$600 - $800