Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Cannons The blade is in good

The blade is in good condition

The "beard" of the axe would also have been useful in battle

The publication had a picture on one page opposite a short synopsis of the material with a conclusion about its construction and quality

The front of the helmet has a French Crowned Imperial Eagle plate over the correct Tri-Color Cockade

- USN Survival Kit Knife

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Cannons The blade is in goodOriginal 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.