Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Vintage Signs Original Item: Imported by IMA

Original Item: Imported by IMA in the mid 1990s

Fully tempered

This collection is incredibly rare with fewer than a handful known to exist

The grips show some expected minor bump and dings from use but no significant abuse

a wonderful piece for any German WW2 collection

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Vintage Signs Original Item: Imported by IMAOriginal 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.