Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. in Mint Condition with Steel Scabbard U.S. Flags On 13 August 1940 the

On 13 August 1940 the Gruppe had 34 machines of which 24 were serviceable

Jones and S/Sgt William J

which made it very effective in the kinds of close combat these special operations troops were expected to undertake

These are fantastically rare

They should carry out special orders under the utmost secrecy

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. in Mint Condition with Steel Scabbard U.S. Flags On 13 August 1940 theOriginal 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.