Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Spanish Militaria This is a fantastic example

This is a fantastic example of an iconic belt rig worn by officers and NCOs alike

the group departed Germany for its new home at Fort Lewis

The Knife was made utilizing the blade of a CASE XX 337-6 “Q” (Quartermaster Knife)

As the KuK Army was plagued with supply shortages

with a working clasp

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Spanish Militaria This is a fantastic exampleOriginal 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.