Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition British Documents & Books In the short period of

In the short period of respite between the rounds coming in

Constructed as a one piece sling - not the stitched 2 piece type- with brass double claw hook on one end and a brass stud button on the other

The first of the civilian male internees arrived on 17 November 1914 and ultimately the internees were of various nationalities including German

These were octagonal in shape

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition British Documents & Books In the short period ofOriginal 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.