Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard U.S. Flags as well as the spring

as well as the spring loaded closure strap

The armband measures approximately 14" x 4 1/4"

Our Empire

the 1st Sasebo SNLF had come ashore by sea nearby

The side of the round bears an arsenal marking and is dated after that: 10 五 十 昭

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard U.S. Flags as well as the springOriginal 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.