Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns embarked on 9 January 1944

embarked on 9 January 1944

Clearly the detachable handle is missing which means we have been unable to test it

just stored condition

It was federally activated in August 1917 as a National Guard Division from Ohio

Honorable Discharge

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns embarked on 9 January 1944Original 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.