Welsh Fusiliers Trench Knife

[LMThomson]

Hello,

I am a long-time collector of militaria and have been lucky enough to acquire a very good quality replica of the unique fighting knife used by the Welsh Fusiliers in WW1.

One of the unusual features of this knife is its folding knuckle guard.

I am curious as to how soldiers in the trenches would have wrapped or tied back the knuckle guard so that it wouldn't rattle; as it rattles quite loudly if left loose (not something an infantryman would have wanted on a night raid).

Thank you for your attention.

Kind regards,

Laurie Thomson

[jones20]

Got a picture of it

[Bob Bacon]

Laurie, here is a similar thread that might be of interest.

https://rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/showthread.php?19072-Welsh-Cledd-Knife-WW1/page2&highlight=knife

[LMThomson]

Thanks Bob.

I am trying to figure out how soldiers in the field stopped the hinged knuckle guard from rattling. Any ideas?

Cheers,

Laurie