Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard U.S. Navy On page 60 this book

On page 60 this book states:

The body is in very good shape

for maker Walter Henlein of Gablonz

Enter Lieutenant Commander Turner F

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1770-1790

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard U.S. Navy On page 60 this bookOriginal 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.