WWII German Trench Knife with Boot Scabbard by E. & F. HÖRSTER

WWII German Trench Knife with Boot Scabbard by E. & F. HÖRSTER - 5f767 - - Original, fantastic Rare German WWII boot knife with clip back steel scabbard. It is made in typical World War II "trench knife" style, with a 5 ¾" drop-point d

Code : K2
Availability : Available

450.00€

Description

Original, fantastic Rare German WWII boot knife with clip back steel scabbard. It is made in typical World War II "trench knife" style, with a 5 ¾" drop-point dagger blade and an overall length of 10 1/4 inches. The knife has contoured wooden grip scales, retained with three pins. The hilt has a small oval cross guard that is integral to the blade, and the ricasso is stamped with the maker E. & F. HÖRSTER & Co. of Solingen. Known as the "City of Blades", Solingen is a city in western Germany with a blade-making history going back centuries. The knife itself is in excellent used condition.

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