Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition Japanese Field Gear When they arrived at the

When they arrived at the monument

pebbled next to the overlapping oak leaves

Fitted with belt loops to rear as well as folding wire handgrip wires this is exactly what was used in trenches to avoid the attention of enemy snipers

The net and chinstrap are reproduction but complete the look of a European theatre assault

The beautiful action still retains original color hardening and is marked "Charles Daly" one each side and "Made in Prussia" on the interior

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition Japanese Field Gear When they arrived at 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.