Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard MG 34 Feed Assembly The pistol is clearly named

The pistol is clearly named with gold inlay on the top of the barrel:

battle damage

The show light service wear

so the drag end is a bit larger due to internal reinforcing

Blade Length: 7"Blade Style: Double Edged DaggerOverall length: 11 3/4“

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard MG 34 Feed Assembly The pistol is clearly namedOriginal 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.