A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area. [1][2][3] It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War.

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The Mark I trench knife is an American trench knife designed by officers of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) for use in World War I. It has a 6.75 in (17.1 cm) double-edged dagger blade useful for both thrusting and slashing strokes, unlike previous U.S. trench knives such as the M1917 and M1918.

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Full guide about the WW1 M1917 trench knife used by the US Army in the trenchs. Details, scabbard, lame of the US M1917 Trench Knife and its descendant : the M1918 trench knife.

Jan 25, 2019 · The U.S. army M1917 and M1918 trench knives were truly gruesome weapons, produced with 3-cornered, long spike blades and a well-made wooden handle topped with a domed locknut securing a knobbed-knuckle “D” guard. The design of these knives were meant to inflict the most damage when striking an enemy soldier.

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Nov 2, 2012 · Developed in the crucible of World War I trench warfare, the American Mark I knife saw use in World War II with airborne troops, Army Rangers and Marine Raiders. Opposing army units on the Western Front often livened up the quiet spells with trench raids, usually to snatch prisoners for interrogation.