Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Receivers 218 Bee were produced in

218 Bee were produced in 1936-38

Very interesting and very rare

These Wingen HJ knives are always constructed with a base of quality steel

Having sat on exhibition for over one hundred years in a Regimental museum this Dervish long dagger or even short sword is now a total sleeper and if desired could use a very good cleaning

The receiver is dated 1886 and marked I

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Receivers 218 Bee were produced inOriginal 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.