Original U.S. WWI Service-Worn Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Knives & Daggers which did a bit better

which did a bit better and is retained about 75%

This is truly a wonderful example which retains the original ribbon and almost all of the original finish to the metal

so it does not look to have seen much sharpening

This example is marked Maubeuge on the brass frame under the hammer

As this buckle was produced post 1941

Original U.S. WWI Service-Worn Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Knives & Daggers which did a bit betterOriginal 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.