The M1918MK1 Page

This one is a pure fantasy piece. It was never used in WW I nor WW II. They were made from reproduction brass handles and long spikes to look like the No.4 bayonets. Remember the old adage, if it is too good to be true, it usually is.

Fantasy_M1918_Mk1.jpg (152324 bytes)    Fantasy_M1918Mk1a.JPG (79559 bytes)    Fantasy_M1918Mk1b.JPG (34774 bytes)    Fantasy_M1918Mk1c.JPG (21342 bytes)    Fantasy_M1918Mk1d.JPG (1025686 bytes)   
Different variations on the same knuckle knife / spike theme. They are all fantasy items, don't be fooled. These were available in the mid 1980's.

 

M1918Mk1_Repro_x.JPG (262043 bytes)    M1918Mk1_Repro_x1.JPG (519711 bytes)

Here we have an example made with the bronze handle. Some one had tried to buff this one to shine it up. Note the rough casting around the finger holes. The chrome plated blade is a sure giveaway having the squared ricasso. This knife was purchased in the 1970's.

 

M1918Mk1_Repro_z.JPG (250926 bytes)    M1918Mk1_Repro_z1.JPG (425791 bytes)

This is a current example purchased for $14.95 in 2000. The same blade as the above version but a very different handle. This one is very squared off at the rear of the handle and a much darker brass the the French originals.

US Mk1 001.jpg (60313 bytes)  US Mk1 002.jpg (59987 bytes)  US Mk1 003.jpg (60771 bytes)  US Mk1 004.jpg (60566 bytes)

Another current example commonly found for under $20.00 Be Wary of the M1918MK1

Aulion_fake.jpg (96904 bytes)    Aulion_fake1.jpg (182713 bytes)    Aulion_fake2.jpg (112687 bytes)

Recent Au lion repro showing engraved lion and bad handle casting

HD_Sfake.JPG (24858 bytes)   HD_Sknife5b.jpeg (28825 bytes)   HD_Sknife5c.jpeg (21103 bytes)      HD_Sknife5f.jpeg (17030 bytes)    HD_Sknife5h.jpeg (24915 bytes)

Note the milled surface and the re-struck HD&S name.

HD_S.jpg (205535 bytes)    HDS.jpg (24026 bytes)
Here is one that just was sent to us, another HD&S

 

Fake HDS Mk1 001.jpg (106652 bytes)    Fake HDS Mk1.jpg (77193 bytes)
Another fake HD&S

 

Fake OCL 001.jpg (611762 bytes)    Fake OCL 002.jpg (68090 bytes)    Fake OCL.jpg (629237 bytes)
This is a pretty obvious one but a fake none the less that fooled some.

 

1918.jpg (74282 bytes)    19182.jpg (77016 bytes)    19183.jpg (84219 bytes)    19184.jpg (86927 bytes)
Yes, laughable but it sold...

 

M1918Mk1QualityRepro1.jpg (377410 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro2.jpg (87188 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro3.jpg (79190 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro4.jpg (75902 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro5.jpg (387479 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro6.jpg (55328 bytes)
A pretty good quality repro, look close.

 

OCL fake handle.JPG (821557 bytes)    OCL fake handle 001.JPG (111759 bytes)    OCL fake handle 002.JPG (171904 bytes)    OCL fake handle 003.jpg (98086 bytes)    OCL fake handle 004.jpg (75592 bytes)    OCL fake handle 005.jpg (63699 bytes)    OCL fake handle 006.jpg (55599 bytes)    OCL fake handle 007.jpg (87438 bytes)    OCL fake handle 008.jpg (18927 bytes)

A really bad OCL fake recently sold at auction.

 

BD1.jpg (36449 bytes)    bd2.jpg (25564 bytes)    bd3.jpg (34229 bytes)    bd4.jpg (44389 bytes)

This spike is ground flush at the end.

 

Repro Mk1 with Brit No4 spike.jpg (3074872 bytes)
Another

 

M1918 Aulion Fake 001.jpg (44782 bytes)    M1918 Aulion Fake 002.jpg (30629 bytes)    M1918 Aulion Fake 003.jpg (38955 bytes)    M1918 Aulion Fake.jpg (41842 bytes)

A pretty good fake that is made in Spain.

 

M1918 Mk1 upside down.jpg (12288 bytes)    

Here is a good one! 

 

M1918Mk1 different &.jpg (77351 bytes)    M1918Mk1 different &001.jpg (8665 bytes)

Beats Me!!

 

M1918Mk1QualityRepro1.jpg (377410 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro2.jpg (87188 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro3.jpg (79190 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro4.jpg (75902 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro5.jpg (387479 bytes)    M1918Mk1QualityRepro6.jpg (55328 bytes)
A quality repro that was aged through chemicals.

 

M1918MK1 HDS Repro 001.jpg (506377 bytes)    M1918MK1 HDS Repro 002.jpg (158311 bytes)    M1918MK1 HDS Repro.jpg (843777 bytes)

HD&S Attempt...

M1918Mk1 2010 Fake 001.gif (20956 bytes)    M1918Mk1 2010 Fake.gif (29590 bytes)

Obvious but still out there

Fake 1918 Mk1 stamped LFC.jpg (74065 bytes)

Laughable...

 

M1918 Aulion 5678.jpg (29934 bytes)    M1918 Aulion 567a.jpg (31995 bytes)    M1918 Aulion 567c.jpg (25258 bytes)

AuLion Fake

 

M1918 Fake detection 001.jpg (69412 bytes)    M1918 Fake detection 002.jpg (28795 bytes)    M1918 Fake detection 003.jpg (48753 bytes)    M1918 Fake detection 004.jpg (65335 bytes)    M1918 Fake detection 005.jpg (79747 bytes)    M1918 Fake detection 006.jpg (36138 bytes)    M1918 Fake detection 007.jpg (152858 bytes)    

One of the best fake detections done. Photoshop to the rescue!

 

M1918 SG Co Fake handle 001.jpg (156283 bytes)    M1918 SG Co Fake handle 002.jpg (149216 bytes)    M1918 SG Co Fake handle 003.jpg (60662 bytes)    M1918 SG Co Fake handle.jpg (140126 bytes)

Parts all put together. Too bad the knuck is wrong.

 

Combat Ready.JPG (21737 bytes)

Combat Ready marked.

 

Knuck Repros.jpg (1351056 bytes)

New Parts knives

 

HDS Replica 001.jpg (39497 bytes)    HDS Replica 002.jpg (39707 bytes)    HDS Replica 003.jpg (39916 bytes)    HDS Replica 004.jpg (43768 bytes)    HDS Replica 005.jpg (41704 bytes)

HDS Replica 006.jpg (97990 bytes)    HDS Replica 007.jpg (36447 bytes)    HDS Replica 008.jpg (44320 bytes)    HDS Replica 009.jpg (47780 bytes)

HD&S made in Japan. Study it, this one is faked OFTEN! 

 

    Knuck Repro w repro M6 001.jpg (61612 bytes)  Knuck Repro w repro M6 002.jpg (66645 bytes)     Knuck Repro w repro M6 003.jpg (63498 bytes)     Knuck Repro w repro M6 004.jpg (61345 bytes)    Knuck Repro w repro M6 005.jpg (72329 bytes)

Knuck Repro w repro M6 006.jpg (74292 bytes)    Knuck Repro w repro M6 007.jpg (73296 bytes)    Knuck Repro w repro M6 008.jpg (66977 bytes)    Knuck Repro w repro M6 009.jpg (68993 bytes)    Knuck Repro w repro M6 009a.jpg (53386 bytes)

Knuck Repro w repro M6 009b.jpg (59893 bytes)    Knuck Repro w repro M6 009c.jpg (68031 bytes)

Pretty easy to spot this LF&C fake and the fake M6 sheath with it.

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