Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria The 83th ID commander

The 83th ID commander

Because of their close similarity

having a repeating rifle and revolver that took the same ammunition was a big selling point

died before he was able to finish the second volume

There is some cracking around where the leather bends around the bales

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria The 83th ID commanderOriginal 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.