Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Helmets In pebble grain black finish

In pebble grain black finish leather with single closure strap and buckle

and that the design is from 2300 B

and the rear visor is mostly attached but loose with areas of thread loss

There is some missing wood on the sides

especially when the opponent uses some slash-oriented sword like a saber or a broadsword

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Helmets In pebble grain black finishOriginal 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.