Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. - No Scabbard Russian Ordnance with a functional complete patch

with a functional complete patch box

and Lorraine

The stocks are in very good condition

so the bag had to be carried U

usually referred to as the "Slant Breech"

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. - No Scabbard Russian Ordnance with a functional complete patchOriginal 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.