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WW II Knife Identification
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Dec 15, 2022. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Gentlemen- I recently recieved several items my grandfather brought back from Germany in the mid forties. Any help identifying it? I have spent hours on the internet. No luck. Single edge, double…Continue
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"Good deal. So don't waste time gabbing about it here....get those photos posted and let's see them all! :-D"
"Wow- that was fast. I was thinking French based on the look and feel, but never saw an example close to it. I really appreciate the help on this one. It is authentic as with all the other stuff i received (it was all in the same duffel bag). :). I…"
"Lars once again comes to the rescue!!"
"P.S. - I forgot to add...being that this reportedly came from Germany makes sense, as this model dirk was also contracted from the French and issued to the German Fire Service. All things being equal, unless there are markings that identify either…"
"Hello Robert - welcome to iKC! Always good to have another bayonet collector in the club! (Yea - I read the bio!)
This fabulous piece you have here is a French M1860 Naval Administration Officer's dirk, or poignard if you prefer. Based on…"
"That is really neat.
I am surprised it is only a single edge though.
No markings on the ricasso at all?"
WW II Knife Identification
Gentlemen- I recently recieved several items my grandfather brought back from Germany in the mid forties. Any help identifying it? I have spent hours on the internet. No luck. Single edge, double fuller. brass and appears to be a poly handle?See More
"Howdy, Robert.
It's good to have you here with us at iKC. "
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- 26 to 30 years
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- At 8:57 on December 13, 2022,
Jan Carter said…
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- At 17:10 on December 12, 2022,
J.J. Smith III said…
Howdy, Robert.
It's good to have you here with us at iKC.
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