Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Japanese Army and British carriers HMS Theseus

and British carriers HMS Theseus

THE YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT

a more generous side plate cut-out and a sliding door on the right side plate opening (also made larger) for easier access

When the British adopted the Martini Henry in 1871

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Japanese Army and British carriers HMS TheseusOriginal 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.