New Made Item: Brand new to the market developed for over a year copied directly from an original in the IMA collection! This is a very high quality reproduction of the scabbard for the US WWI issue Mark I trench knife.
This steel scabbard is marked LF&C 1918, for Landers, Frary & Clark, and comes fully blued. Perfect for replacing missing or broken scabbards to complete your trench knife collection.
NOTE: Scabbards may be somewhat loose on the blade. They are “adjustable” by pressing a flathead screwdriver in on the indents above and below the belt clips. SCABBARD ONLY. Knife is not included.
History of the U.S. Mark I Trench Knife
The U.S. 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. & S.) as well as Landers, Frary & Clark (L.F. & C.) and Oneida Community Ltd (O.C.L.). 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….
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