Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard One-of-a-Kind These immediately make one think

These immediately make one think the barrel originated in 17th century Spain

and also produced these late war "last ditch" canteens

38-55 Winchester / Ballard

are the words CAST STEEL on the barrel

written in English

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard One-of-a-Kind These immediately make one thinkOriginal 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.