Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Correct Steel Scabbard Manufacture Type_Original Items as he vowed to avenge

as he vowed to avenge his friend's death

the Eisernes Kreuz (EK) decoration was revived several times for later conflicts

it appears to be period authentic and it is certainly in the style produced by E

and they are highly desirable

just some chipping around the blade tang and the securing screws

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Correct Steel Scabbard Manufacture Type_Original Items as he vowed to avengeOriginal 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.