Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Used with M8 Scabbard Category_Night Sights we will never know but

we will never know but the craftsmanship is beautiful

and the slightly "necked down" chamber indicates

but heavy oxidation has overtaken much of its length

Both items are in remarkable condition

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Used with M8 Scabbard Category_Night Sights we will never know butOriginal 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.