Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I AU LION Trench Knife with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The butt stock is stamped

The butt stock is stamped on both sides with the name J

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The well trained professional soldier of the Third Reich saw to it that he had the edge by carrying a close combat knife (also referred to as a trench knife

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I AU LION Trench Knife with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The butt stock is stampedOriginal 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.