Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Military Flare Guns in the process

in the process

Original Item: Another item that came out of the woodwork

[4][5] they had previously been working on lever action rifles for Winchester such as the Winchester 1886

The engraving on top of the barrel is clearly legible:

In very fine condition complete with paper

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Military Flare Guns in the processOriginal 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.