Wicked

[Glenn R. McMannly]

Is the best way to describe the Mark 1 trench knife:



While most closely associated with the Great War, in truth more were used in the 2nd World War.

A mean spear point, brass knuckles, and a skull cracker on the pommel.

Designed for one purpose and one only: man-on-man combat.

Long live the trench knives.

-Glenn

 

[Imissedagain]

I should have made one of those, in High School metal shop.

 

[lihpster]

Just the thing for strolling through the countrysides of Europe.

 

[Greyman50]

Here are a few more courtesy of Coles Books.

 

[wood714]

My dad gave me this one when I was in high school. It's a reproduction, but still cool. Zero markings on the blade.

 

[Rudi]

They are very cool. I need one.

 

[ameridaddy]

Is the best way to describe the Mark 1 trench knife:

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While most closely associated with the Great War, in truth more were used in the 2nd World War.

A mean spear point, brass knuckles, and a skull cracker on the pommel.

Designed for one purpose and one only: man-on-man combat.

Long live the trench knives.

-Glenn

I have my grandfather's from WWI. His gun battery was overrun by German infantry four times July 15-16, 1918 near Suippe-Souain during the Second Battle of the Marne. I suspect his was used, as the blade has been narrowed by sharpening.