Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard DVD II Marine Expeditionary Force

II Marine Expeditionary Force

The rear shows a 1941 date

Hallmarks are also present on the cross guard and other locations

Blade very good plus to near fine with just some staining

but the kissaki (tip) still shows a clear yokote with visible Boshi (tip temper line)

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard DVD II Marine Expeditionary ForceOriginal 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.