Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns which was often removed

which was often removed

Mannlicher

and is maker coded kur

There is a nomenclature data plate mounted to the body of the casing and triple hub the connects a speaking horn and two receivers

The plate over the bottom of the magazine is stamped with a maker mark and date 1914

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns which was often removedOriginal 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.