Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard Madsen LMG which has flattened part of

which has flattened part of it and turned the ends up

and is in fact slightly "forward" curved

Note: the brass on the scabbard may have minor indentations due to soft metal and long storage (see photos)

000 African Americans served in World War I

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard Madsen LMG which has flattened part ofOriginal 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.