Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Russian Flare Guns Joseph John Copin NSN 6586474

Joseph John Copin NSN 6586474 CSKD CHIEF STOREKEEPER (DISBURSING) served during World War Two from 1942 trough the end of the war

such as France

including "Webley & Scott Ltd London & Birmingham"  and "1917"

Solid 13 1/2" in overall length which feels wonderful in the hand

On 3 November 1944

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Russian Flare Guns Joseph John Copin NSN 6586474Original 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.