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German WWI Trench Knife with Antler Handle and Leather Scabbard by Manufacturer Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen Foche. Sn. 5308. - 5308
This is a nice German WWI trench dagger (with the exception of the German Nahkampfmesser or (close combat knife), most early trench knives were fabricated by hand by individual soldiers or blacksmiths for the purpose of silently killing sentries and other soldiers during trench raids. These early "trench knives" were often shortened and sharpened Army-issue bayonets. One type of stabbing weapon, the French Nail, was made by cutting and pointing the steel stakes used to support the barbed wire protecting trenches. Some historians say that some trench knives models were inspired by the Bowie knife. This nice example with maker Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen Foche imprinted to one side of the blade. The 6” blade (10 ½ “overall) is in very good condition with minor age-related staining. The one-piece Antler grip has silver coloured metal to the base and pommel. It has a brass-coloured finger guard above the blade. The scabbard is thick brown leather with integrated belt loop. The leather, stitching and studs are all in good order. The price includes UK delivery. Sn. 5308.
£275.00

WW1 / WW2 Imperial German Army Mercator (Heinrich Kaufmann, Indiwerk, Solingen), DRGM Taschenmesser Trench Dagger / Utility Clasp Lock knife. Sn 21597 - 21597
Taschenmesser Clasp Lock knives were popular amongst Imperial German troops during WW1 due to their locking blade which allowed them to used as a fighting knife. Many saw service throughout both World Wars. (see page 33 item 123 of Stephen's book 'Fighting Knives'. This example is in very good condition. The knife’s single edged blade is 4" length & locks in place securely. The thumb operated locking bar works perfectly. The ricasso of the blade is crisply marked by the manufacturer 'MERCATOR' on one side and the reverse ‘Solingen’ (a trading name of the company of Heinrich Kaufmann, Indiwerk, Solingen). The blackened steel grip frame is crisply marked with the 'DRGM' quality mark and by the maker ‘Mercator’. The butt of the grip is fitted with steel lanyard ring. The price for this rare Taschenmesser Clasp Lock Knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21597 (folding knives draw office)
£345.00

WWI German Trench Knife and Metal Scabbard by Manufacturer Clement & Jung. 8424:45. - 8424:45
An original WWI German Trench Knife and Metal Scabbard (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. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War. An example of a World War I trench knife is the German Army's Nahkampfmesser (close combat knife). This is a smooth handle variant. The smooth wooden grips are secured with three rivets *service wear to the tip on both sides*. The single edged, polished steel blade measures 5 ½" and has a "Z" inside a crest indicating manufacture by Clement & Jung stamped on the ricasso on one side, and an inspection stamp to the other. The scabbard is steel and is missing its leather strap which was riveted to it and incorporated a belt loop. The price includes UK delivery. 8424:45.
£275.00

WWI German Trench/Fighting Knife With Carved Wood Simulated Stag-Horn Hilt & Scabbard. ED 2380. - ED 2380
A nice original WWI German trench/fighting knife and steel scabbard. The knife is a hunting style variant and features a carved wood simulated stag-horn hilt (see page 40, plate 177 of Steven's book 'Fighting Knives'). The dagger has a German silver pommel cap, ribbed ferrule and 'wave' cross guard. The hilt is one piece, carved wood to simulate stag-horn. The blade is 6" in length, double edged with a medial ridge. The blade has some areas of light staining consistent with age. It is 11" overall. The knife is complete with its original leather scabbard with steel chape. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2380.
£245.00

*Private Purchase* German WWI Trench Knife with Stag Horn Grips. ED 2685. - ED 2685
A private purchase German WWI trench knife (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. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War) with a stunning horn grip *minor damage to horn near base of grip as seen in image 2* and ‘S’ shaped quillon above ferrule and below pommel which appear to be German silver, as do the scabbard mounts on the leather scabbard. The single edged blade is 11 ¾ cm long (23 ½ cm overall). See ‘German Combat Knives 1914-1945’ pages 9-26 by Christian Mery for similar examples. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2685. (German Trench Knives)
£345.00

German Post WWII Survival Knife with Scabbard and Webbing Frog. 8881:20. Survival - 8881:20
knives are knives intended for survival purposes in a wilderness environment, often in an emergency when the user has lost most of their main equipment. Most military aviation units issue some kind of survival knife to their pilots in case their aircraft are shot down behind enemy lines and the crew needs tools to facilitate their survival, escape, and rescue. This post WWII German example has a blackened 17 ½ cm blade (20 ½ cm overall) with a single sharpened edge point and tip with a ¾ serrated edge and integrated wire cutter is in excellent condition. The hard ribbed plastic grips are held with a locking mechanism above a finger guard. The accompanying plastic scabbard with metal throat and integrated webbing frog and wire cutter attachment is in equally good condition. The price includes UK delivery. 8881:20. (Survival Knives)
£195.00

German WWI Trench Dagger Scabbard and Leather Belt Loop. ED 2073 - ED 2073
This is a nice German WWI trench dagger (with the exception of the German Nahkampfmesser or (close combat knife), most early trench knives were fabricated by hand by individual soldiers or blacksmiths for the purpose of silently killing sentries and other soldiers during trench raids. These early "trench knives" were often shortened and sharpened Army-issue bayonets. One type of stabbing weapon, the French Nail, was made by cutting and pointing the steel stakes used to support the barbed wire protecting trenches. Some historians say that some trench knives models were inspired by the Bowie knife. This example has a Gottlieb blade (with a Crown D). The wooden grips are held by three rivets and have nine grooves *use related marks-see images*. The scabbard is made of blued metal with leather belt loop. See Fighting Knives by Frederick J Stephens on page 44 for reference. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2073.
£245.00

German WWII Fighting/Trench Knife & Scabbard (Shortened) 8424:5. - 8424:5
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. It was developed as a close combat weapon for soldiers attacking enemy trenches during the First World War. An example of a World War I trench knife is the German Army's Nahkampfmesser (close combat knife).[4][5]An original German WW2 Fighting/Trench Knife & Scabbard. The regulation model of the (Heer) army had a single edge blade, two smooth wooden grips secured by three rivets and they were made by 5 different manufacturers. The single edge blade has been shortened to 4 ¾ " long and the overall length is 9" The knife is complete with a metal scabbard which has a metal sprung belt/boot clip riveted to it. (see page 75 of German Combat Knives by Christian Mery) The price includes UK delivery. 8424:5.
£295.00

WW2 Production Nazi German 1933 Pattern NSKK Dagger By RZM M7 / 33 (F W. Holler, Solingen), Motto Etched Blade & Scabbard With Belt Hanger. Sn 21419 - 21419
This is an original Wartime Nazi production 1933 pattern NSKK dagger and scabbard in excellent condition. The blade is crisply stamped with the wartime Nazi production code RZM M7 / 33 (F W. Holler, Solingen). Holler made approximately 1,000 early production daggers which are rated as rarity value 7 (10 being highest rarity value) in the book ‘The service daggers of the SA & The NSKK’ by Siegert. Holler continued to produce SA/ NSKK daggers after 1940 when only their RZM code is found on blades produced by the company. The lack of manufacturer’s own civilian trademark indicates that this is a Nazi wartime production dagger. The wood grip is original and undamaged. The Nazi German National Emblem and 'SA' roundel are perfectly fitted. It has a Nickel plated cross guard & pommel. The blade has the correct crisp "Alles Fur Deutschland" motto inscription. The dagger is complete with its original NSKK black anodised metal scabbard. The scabbard has a single hanging ring, nickel plated chape and throat mount. The ring is fitted with original leather tab belt hanger. It has its original nickel plated buckle & nickel plated sprung clip. The tip of the leather retaining strap is absent but it still fastens as it should. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21419
£895.00

**RARE**QUALITY**Late 19th Century Imperial German ‘Friedrich Jacob Bartels Wiesbaden’ Clamshell Boar & Stag Hunting Dagger / Dirk / Sidearm With Hunting Scenes Etched Sawback Blade, Stag Antler Hilt & Original Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard With Skinner. - 21300
This is a rare, quality made Imperial German Clamshell Hunting Dagger / Dirk / Sidearm made in the late 19th century. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Boar for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has a heavy Stag Antler hilt with heavy metal fittings including cross guard with scalloped edges, large clamshell, ferrule and pommel cap. Its heavy 1 ½” broad blade is sharp has a deep cut, sharp sawback. The blade is nicely etched on both sides. One side has a wild boar in the field hunting scene above the maker’s name ‘Friedrich Jacob Bartels Wiesbaden’ (The cutler & barrel maker Friedrich Jacob Bartels was located at Bahnhofstrasse 5, Wiesbaden Germany, in 1896. In 1910 his address was Bahnhofstrasse 10). The reverse has Stag in the field etched hunting scene. The blade has just light staining consistent with age. The blade is 9 ¾” length and has its original leather hilt washer. The piece measures 15” overall. The weapon is complete with its original leather scabbard with heavy metal fittings consisting of a large throat mount with frog locket which has an integral steel holster for its skinning knife. The skinner has a solid Stag antler hilt with clean 2 ¾” long steel blade (5 ¼” overall length). The leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price for this quality antique Imperial German hunting sidearm includes UK delivery. Sn 21300 (hunting & survival box)
£1,295.00
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