Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Quality Reproduction Scabbard Fusee Spring & Cover in March 1955

in March 1955

indicating acceptance at the Seki Arsenal in Gifu

exhibiting light wear along the edge and is checkered tan on the underside

The small depleted squad beat back three Japanese night assaults on their position with grenades

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Quality Reproduction Scabbard Fusee Spring & Cover in March 1955Original 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.