Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition Japanese Field Gear The net and chinstrap are

The net and chinstrap are reproduction but complete the look of a European theatre assault

and bears silver fittings with intricate engraved silver

This is a bit different than most of the Japanese Army Officer Katanas that we have offered

The beautiful action still retains original color hardening and is marked "Charles Daly" one each side and "Made in Prussia" on the interior

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - Excellent Condition Japanese Field Gear The net and chinstrap areOriginal 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.