Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION & Steel Scabbard with Added Belt Clip Lewis Gun - Bullion embroidered Aviator Pilot

- Bullion embroidered Aviator Pilot wings

It is interesting to note that the bag is marked "U

The blade is 9 1/4” in length and the overall length of the knife is about 14 1/2”

The cast iron hilt shows the usual pattern of approximately 18 vertical grooves intersected by 6 horizontal grooves

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION & Steel Scabbard with Added Belt Clip Lewis Gun - Bullion embroidered Aviator PilotOriginal 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.