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Title Gottlieb Hammesfahr trench knife
Nationality German
Period c 1916
Sold

This classic knife, with a 15 cm blade, was made at Solingen-Foche by Gottlieb Hammesfahr, one of the oldest Solingen blade makers. This example, with its fruitwood grip, must not be confused with the Indian copy with rosewood grip plates, as retailed by WWA in Birmingham. This is the real deal!

The leather straps of the scabbard have suffered with age and some moth damage. The blade has been field sharpened with a grindstone on one side and there are old bruises to the back of the blade (from use as a hammer?). There is an ordnance inspection stamp (crown over gothic 'C'). The scabbard paint appears to be an old refinish (for WW2?). I've left the iron work of the hilt with a light russet finish, as I found it.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Dirks : German : 20th Century]

testimonials

Just to let you know the gun came this morning. Just as described. Lovely little piece. Would just like to thank you for all the help.

C C, UK, 23.12.2009

...acquiring this bayonet has completely changed my way of thinking on collecting bayonets. I have become extremely fond of the bayonet... Thanking you once again for the very professional way in which you handled the money [going to the wrong account] problem.

P J, South Africa, 04.02.2006

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