Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Japanese Helmets The exterior was treated with

The exterior was treated with a waterproof lacquer

The German soldiers who camouflaged their helmets were well aware of their surroundings and certainly were aware of what colors and patterns would blend into the terrain they would soon be fighting in

Barrel Length: 12 1/2 inches

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Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Japanese Helmets The exterior was treated withOriginal 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.