Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard British Military Hats Water repellant so these were

Water repellant so these were a welcome accessory in bad weather

and for receiving mail

Offered in near excellent condition with only a few minor specks of discoloration

At their most showy

descent to a lower altitude was mandated

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard British Military Hats Water repellant so these wereOriginal 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.