Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Modified Steel Scabbard for Belt Wear British Awards Medals Badges Insignia was worn conveniently in front

was worn conveniently in front of the torso

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and the butt plate width is narrower

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very high quality for this early

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Modified Steel Scabbard for Belt Wear British Awards Medals Badges Insignia was worn conveniently in frontOriginal 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.