Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with WWII German Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle Parts Unused condition

Unused condition

This version of the belt has an additional securing strap inside each pocket

There is a brass band around the end of the cleaning rod

The condition of the knife is very good

Cartridge Type: Shot and Powder

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with WWII German Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle Parts Unused conditionOriginal 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.