Original U.S. WWII Reissued M1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Leather Scabbard Swedish Militaria It appears to be made

It appears to be made of molded fabric and possibly paper

so this armband definitely did see some use

The blade ricasso is

The compass works and points in a northerly direction

Handguard: 4 1/4”W x 6”L

Original U.S. WWII Reissued M1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Leather Scabbard Swedish Militaria It appears to be madeOriginal 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.