Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories It comes complete with a

It comes complete with a wooden plug and remains of leather carry strap which is clearly of considerable age and is broken

in just two days

one of Great Britain's longest in existence

Bronze measures 12” x 8”

It was formally activated under its new title in October 1917

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories It comes complete with aOriginal 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.