US LF&C produced Trench Knuckle Knife complete with original scabbard. Blackened blade and brass hilt. Cast hilt reads “U.S. 1918/L.F&C-1918″ cast into the obverse grip. Stamped sheet metal scabbard marked “L.F.&C. 1918.” Although produced too late to see combat in World War I, the American made Model 1918 knife remained in inventories into the World War II period and many saw use during the early days of that conflict before other more practical fighting knives like the M3 were adopted. These were particularly popular with the 82nd Airborne who were known to have carried them on their drops into North Africa and during the Sicilian and Italian campaigns. A very nice example that retains most of the blackened finish with a scabbard that retains both prongs. COA accompanied.
