Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C - Near Mint Condition German Edged Weapons This model is unique in

This model is unique in the 'trapdoor' series by being marked with the actual year of manufacture (1868

BRESLEE MFG

In those days officers always carried a sword into battle

The rifled bore shows clear lands and grooves in nice condition

Depiction of some of the heavy fighting during the Battle of Inkerman

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C - Near Mint Condition German Edged Weapons This model is unique inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This example of the U. S. Model 1918 MkI Trench Knife is offered in near mint condition. 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