Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION & Steel Scabbard with Added Belt Clip Lewis Gun He passed away on December

He passed away on December 15th

On the left side of the brass pistol frame a sliding bar exposes the hidden powder pan for the second shot once the first one has been expended

The blade is 9 1/4” in length and the overall length of the knife is about 14 1/2”

although there had been problems with communications and logistical support

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION & Steel Scabbard with Added Belt Clip Lewis Gun He passed away on DecemberOriginal 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.