Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with M8 Scabbard Russian Artillery The interior of the shell

The interior of the shell also has remnants visible of the light green paint that was used

The box looks to be made of quality hardwood

showing some oxidation and bubbling on the pommel

Newspapers

The front of the war head still has most of the white stenciled writing that usually reads Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel Einsetzen (Before use insert detonator)

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with M8 Scabbard Russian Artillery The interior of the shellOriginal 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.