Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Custom WWII Era Leather Scabbard French Edged Weapons signal mirror

signal mirror

Saburo Sakai

and it also has come apart along the seam on much of the scabbard

size 30x29 and dated 1967

We even noticed that the date around the "Holy Water Plug" boxwood insert on the right side of the stock is AOÛT / 1879

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Custom WWII Era Leather Scabbard French Edged Weapons signal mirrorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife manufactured by Landers, Frary & Clark and later fitted with a custom leather scabbard of the type associated with WWII reuse. Its massive brass knuckle grip, double edged dagger blade, and dark aged patina, give this example the unmistakable appearance of a well used fighting knife that remained in service long after WWI. The U. S. Model 1918 Mark I was the