Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition British Documents & Books This appears to be the

This appears to be the soldiers Army Serial Number

brass flap stud

In the short period of respite between the rounds coming in

but the gunome midare (irregular zig zag) shaped hamon is still clear

Excellent lacquered ray skin (Sa-Me) grip with complete brown-colored Ito (cloth binding) with fine decorative collar (fuchi)

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition British Documents & Books This appears to be theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major "Knuckle Knife" to be officially adopted and issued to the US military. It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of World War One and saw use not only there, but during World War Two as well. The knife was manufactured in the United States by Henry Disston & Sons (H. D.