Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Cannons The HJ insignia is present

The HJ insignia is present

These are becoming harder and harder to find on the market

000 pieces of the "Formal" pattern produced

Dimensions:Blade length: 6 5/8”Blade Style: Spear Point KnifeOverall length: 11 3/8”Crossguard: 2 1/8”Scabbard length: 7 1/4" with metal belt loop

The interior of the lock bears its marker markings of R

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Cannons The HJ insignia is presentOriginal 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.