Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Category_Flintlock Pistols the metal work is polished

the metal work is polished to a high shine

The thick leather belt is in good condition and does not appear to have had any major damage or alterations

these are wicked doubled edged daggers of very traditional style

and just a few scrapes and scratches from storage

the barrel still retaining genuine Birmingham proof marks

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Category_Flintlock Pistols the metal work is polishedOriginal 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.