Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Airborne Modified Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Parts These were first issued in

These were first issued in 1859

The front sight blade is also missing

Prince-elector John Sigismund

The frame is marked “ERMA-ERFURT” 1937

and a canvas cover with leather tip

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Airborne Modified Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Parts These were first issued inOriginal 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.