Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard 17th Century There is currently a steel

There is currently a steel ring in the loop

mechanized

It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918

The body of the blade (JI) also shows hada (grain)

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard 17th Century There is currently a steelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very fine example of a French Made Au Lion 1918 Trench Knife with its original steel scabbard. These are one of the most sought after military issue knives out there. 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