Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Quality Reproduction Scabbard Flintlocks Schrade Knife Co

Schrade Knife Co

These rarely come up for sale in condition such as this

5”Waist width: 20

The patinated tsuba (cross guard) is made of iron and is of the MARU GATA (round) shape

likely for medicine

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Quality Reproduction Scabbard Flintlocks Schrade Knife CoOriginal 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.