Original U.S. WWI Cut-Down Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Cut-Down Steel Scabbard British Edged Weapons Cut is very tapered for

Cut is very tapered for Cavalry use

It comes complete with its original black presentation case with a black velvet and white satin interior

showing light wear to the casing

1944 edition of CBI Roundup contained an announcement of the contest results

3/17th Cavalry in 1969

Original U.S. WWI Cut-Down Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Cut-Down Steel Scabbard British Edged Weapons Cut is very tapered forOriginal 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.