made knives were entirely blackened both the blades and the brass knuckle hilts. 1918 and with the makers name or initials.Īs originally issued, U.S. The knives were 11 ¾" in overall length, with a 6 ¾" dagger style blade. M-1918 Mark I Trench Knife is easily identifiable due to its large "brass knuckle" style guard and grip. Whether this mark was a maker's mark or simply a motto is not known. The knives were also produced in France and are marked with the usual 1918 and US marks, as well as Au Lion on the blade. & S.) as well as Landers, Frary & Clark (L.F. The knife was manufactured in the United States by Henry Disston & Sons (H.D. 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. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major "Knuckle Knife" to be officially adopted and issued to the US military.
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