Nahkampfmesser Textbook example of a fighting knife. This one has hardwood grip plates and thin steel quillon. The grip plates have wear and show some chips around the reverse grip plates. It is unmarked and is inspections stamped. The scabbard retains about 95%+ of original paint and is dent-free with just a bit of wear. The boot clip functions fine. ... See More

Deutsches Armeemesser (Taschenmesser) by G. Felix of Solingen. WWI multitool pocket knife. "Deutsches Armeemesser" marked (German Army Knife) on the hoof hook. I've also seen these referred to as, German Army Cavalryman's folding pocket knives. Horn grip plates. The main blade is frozen and will not close. I will not force it closed. No chipping. Signs of use. Closed this ... Read and See More

WWI era Private purchase Nahkampfmesser by Hugo Köller of Solingen. Superior example of a private purchase fighting knife. These were used through both WWI and WWII. This one has light evidence it's been cleaned. It has an Imperial inspection mark and top the obverse a nice maker mark. It's unsharpened. The grip plates are secured with 2 rivets. The blade ... Read and See More

Private purchase Nahkampfmesser by Robert Klaas of Solingen. Superior example that is well marked, with no evidence of use/cleaning. It retains it's original shape and has a Klass "kissing cranes" maker stamp. This one has good wood grip plates that are not cracked or chipped. The scabbard retains about 99.9% of original paint with some crazing and scratches from wear. ... Read and See More

Simple fighting knife/dagger that was Veteran obtained. This was retuned with a Italian GIL Youth Knife. it's got lots of oxidation The grips are riveted aluminum. ... See More

Early example of a Bayonet/fighting knife. This particular example is very interesting featuring a blackened hilt with stag grips. It has a mortise slot and functioning button. The blade is a short "back-to-back" Eickhorn squirrels trademark. There remains some age gray. This one has a KS98 style scabbard that has lost it's anodized finish.. ... See More

Early example of a fighting knife. This particular example has been heavily sharpened. There remains some age gray. This one has good checkered died hardwood grip plates that are not cracked or chipped. The scabbard is a post-war replacement, likely by the returning Vet. The leather is good and supple. ... See More

This is a multi-purpose knife featuring a 8cm single-edged blade, a 11cm Marlin spike, and a smaller 4.5cm pointed, double sided blade, all in polished steel, all folding into a 11cm housing faced with cross-hatched blackened panels, one of which has a crack. The double-edged blade has the stamped maker mark etched to the bottom. The knife is completed by ... Read and See More