Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns The paint on this one

The paint on this one shows wear

Bertoldo was waging his 48-hour defense of the Command Post

probably replacing damaged wood during conversion of the stock

showing this was a prized sword actually used for "WALKING OUT”

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns The paint on this oneOriginal 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.