Original Excellent U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard 21st Century a normal occurence

a normal occurence

The edge on the "front" of the blade is quite a bit longer than the edge on the rear

however the date and brass belt clip indicate that this is definitely a WW1 holster close to 100 years in age

particularly on the back inside

- Blade is signed on the tang by the maker ("Mei") as well as dated ("Nengo")

Original Excellent U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard 21st Century a normal occurenceOriginal 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.