Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard U.S. Navy The Lower barrel band has

The Lower barrel band has crossed out German regimental markings

Mint condition example of this scarce piece of USMC issue 782 gear

for maker Walter Henlein of Gablonz

We were at Bien Hoa for TET of 68 which began Jan 30

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard U.S. Navy The Lower barrel band hasOriginal 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.