Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Reproduction Steel Scabbard French & Indian War Attached to the scabbard is

Attached to the scabbard is a leather belt hanger

Cap and Millinery Workers International Union to form the United Hatters

The pike head measures roughly 11” overall

with the patent and address information in between:

The fore stock has some missing wood on the right woodline

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Reproduction Steel Scabbard French & Indian War Attached to the scabbard isOriginal 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.