Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C - Near Mint Condition German Edged Weapons The rifled bore shows clear

The rifled bore shows clear lands and grooves in nice condition

it was heavily used by infantrymen

display with these original U

Depiction of some of the heavy fighting during the Battle of Inkerman

the steel scabbard is said to have been introduced around 1900

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C - Near Mint Condition German Edged Weapons The rifled bore shows clearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This example of the U. S. Model 1918 MkI Trench Knife is offered in near mint condition. 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