Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Matching Scabbard MG 15 pages 483 and 489

pages 483 and 489

The 42" barrel still bears the original British Proof marks and maker initials of T

the Gardes du Corps Officers and other ranks never left the Kaiser's side

Rubberized material is soft and pliable

We are also unsure of the origin

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Matching Scabbard MG 15 pages 483 and 489Original 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.