Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard U.S. Flags with a bit of staining

with a bit of staining on the front edge

the Charles Smith crew was assigned to take the B-17 Liberty Lady on a raid against Berlin

secure the southern end of Motoyama Airfield #1

It comes complete with a steel scabbard and a solid leather frog

Features a 20 1/2 inch cruciform needle blade with a black painted all steel grip

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard U.S. Flags with a bit of stainingOriginal 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.