Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - 1918 Dated Brown Bess Musket Parts both Wardell and Owen rightfully

both Wardell and Owen rightfully suspected an element of resistance on the part of the army

Sheppard ASN 31284592 from Adams

Alison got his wish

Original chinstrap is also present

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - 1918 Dated Brown Bess Musket Parts both Wardell and Owen rightfullyOriginal 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.