Description
WW1 French Le Vengeur SGCO fighting knife, hardwood handle, original metal scabbard. Scarce WW-I dagger in excellent overall condition, considering the age. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S FOR THIS ITEM
Classic WW1 era French Army model M1916 LE VENGEUR (the Avenger) fighting dagger/trench knife made circa 1916 by S.G.C.O. in France. This fighter is the typical “Le Vengeur” WW1 production design with the hardwood handle, extra-wide iron guard, and hard to find original metal scabbard. This exact type is illustrated on the cover page, and in greater detail on pages 203-212 in the excellent French reference book French Knives During World War One by Christian Mary (see the book’s scans in the photos). These “trench daggers” were popular with the French infantrymen as they provided to be much handier in the close-quarters fighting than the standard-issue rifle bayonets or sabers. The “Avenger” was a simple tool, but it was practical and deadly; the French military used this type well into the late 1950th.
This specimen is in much better than average condition for the type – no rust, edge nicks or chips on the blade; hardwood handle is intact with no damage; all parts are tight. The dagger is about 11” / 28 cm overall; the dual-edge blade is about 6-5/8” / 17 cm; ricasso is stamped with the S.G.C.O. rectangular frame logo. Little known about this particular manufacturer; an uncommon type. The blade is razor-sharp still; the tip is intact – this type is rare this nice as these high-carbon blades were prone to corrosion. Original redwood handle with the lugnut in the pommel, iron collar and a wide iron cross guard. The guard is stamped with the “star/letter B” arsenal acceptance mark on the underside. The handle is tight with no loose or moving parts. Hard-to-find factory metal scabbard with the original gun-blue finish is included; the belt hanger is MIA as it is often the case with these scabbards.
Rare original WW1 French Le Vengeur SGCO fighting knife by a hard to find maker AND in excellent overall shape, considering the age. Over 100 years after it was made, this scarce WW1 French Le Vengeur SGCO fighting knife/original metal scabbard is in 100% serviceable condition still. Today most of the surviving WW1 era Le Vengeurs trench knives are in private collections & rarely come up for sale. This type is VERY hard to find these days in better grades – don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection!
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