Item Description
Original 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. & S.) as well as Landers, Frary & Clark (L.F. & C.) and Oneida Community Ltd (O.C.L.). The knives were also produced in France and are marked with the usual 1918 and US marks, as well as Au Lion on the blade. Whether this mark was a maker's mark or simply a motto is not known. The U.S. M-1918 Mark I Trench Knife is easily identifiable due to its large "brass knuckle" style guard and grip.
This example of an M1918 Mark I Trench knife was re-bladed with a long 11⅜” Bowie style blade, with the handle being treated to make it appear silver rather than its original brass color. The “skull-crusher” on the pommel has also been made a small bit longer. The grip of this example still reads:
U.S. 1918
L.F & C - 1918
The knife is in great shape and the blade is still very shiny. There are two small chips in the edge of the blade and the tip is a small bit chipped as well, but otherwise it’s in great working condition.
The original leather sheath has a wooden insert to allow for easy sheathing and unsheathing, and has made it very strong. The original belt loop is still intact although a bit weak, and the belt attachment hook is well-retained. The stitching on the body is in great shape with just the normal wear and tear to the leather.
This is a fantastic example of a modified Mk. I Trench knife used during World War II. This is as good as it gets for custom-made WWII trench knives, so don’t miss out on this great piece. Comes ready for further research and display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 11⅜”
Blade Style: Custom Bowie
Overall length: 16⅜”
Sheath length: 12” with belt loop
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