German WWI Close Combat / Trench Knife
Introduced in 1915 in the development of smaller lighter edged weapons for use in hand-to-hand fighting. The close combat or trench knife saw widespread use during WWI and came in both ordnance issue and private purchase, with numerous variations.
This example comes with its original metal scabbard. The steel blade is 13cm long. The natural wooden grips are secured to the blade tang by three small rivets. Nine diagonally-angled grooves are incised to either side. The knife and scabbard shows signs of both age and use. Still complete with no damage.
Used example with a very nice age patina!!
295.00€
German WWI Close Combat / Trench Knife
[IMP21082]
