Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This is an exceptionally fine

This is an exceptionally fine curved 8

There are multiple repairs to stitching and wear throughout

Hartford Connecticut

The Allied war effort was dominated by the British Commonwealth and exiles from German-occupied Europe

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Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This is an exceptionally fineOriginal 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.