Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Antique Colts The back is marked kur

The back is marked kur 43 for Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG Werk Graz

A back plate

The front of the helmet has two cannon in the center of the helmet plate

The inside in lined in green velvet

Nice double fullered nickel plated blade with areas of intricate engraved decoration

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Antique Colts The back is marked kurOriginal 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.