Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Czech Militaria matted and put into a

matted and put into a museum grade frame measuring 38" x 30"

the muzzle ring was bushed and altered slightly

but during WWI they were made of enameled steel

Ths picture is also coded on the body above the handle MN40

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Czech Militaria matted and put into aOriginal 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.