Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Scabbard Edged Weapons The instructions are stamped on

The instructions are stamped on the canvas

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Russell Smith

This is nothing short of an excellent true to the original reproduction

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Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Scabbard Edged Weapons The instructions are stamped onOriginal 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.