Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Sharps Rifle with the barrel extending past

with the barrel extending past the wreath

The maker heat lot number is not visible

while keeping the hilt and point in alignment for thrusting efficiency

such as the "Crown" / B O / "Broad Arrow" marking from the Board of Ordnance on the left side of the butt stock

Complete with its steel Nickel plated scabbard this example is considered a "Parade Sword"

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Sharps Rifle with the barrel extending pastOriginal 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.