trench knives
Fist-guard daggers
Trench knives are combat knives designed for close-quarters fighting in confined spaces, developed during World War I for trench warfare.
They typically feature a double-edged blade and a knuckle guard or brass-knuckle grip for hand-to-hand combat.
The design prioritized quick, brutal efficiency in the cramped conditions of trenches where longer weapons were impractical.
- soldierArmed forces member
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- armamentCollective military weapons
- stabbingWounding with a blade
- bladeFlat cutting edge
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