Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Cannons The leather covered grip has

The leather covered grip has a second unsharpened 1 1/2 inch blade protruding from the pommel intended for puncturing an opponent's skull

This single survivor is in Carbine form fitted with only a 29" barrel and is full stocked

which provided select fire capability without the need for a fire mode selector switch

The "beard" of the axe would also have been useful in battle

- USN Survival Kit Knife

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Cannons The leather covered grip hasOriginal 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.