Original U.S. WWI Service-Worn Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Knives & Daggers As this buckle was produced

As this buckle was produced post 1941

Three of the four screws remain intact

so it does not look to have seen much sharpening

We unfortunately do not know exactly where on the island it was found

which did a bit better and is retained about 75%

Original U.S. WWI Service-Worn Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Knives & Daggers As this buckle was producedOriginal 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.