Original WWI-era German military knife relic / restoration project, offered exactly as found. This is an authentic old edged militaria piece with heavy age, wear, and loss, best suited for an advanced collector, restoration project, or reference display.
Item Details
Original old German WWI military knife relic
Steel blade with simple crossguard and exposed tang
Grip scales are missing
No scabbard present
Approx. 9 1/2\" overall length
Approx. 5 1/8\" blade
Approx. 4 3/8\" handle/tang length from bottom to top of crossguard
Condition
Missing both grip scales / handle slabs
Tang shows heavy oxidation, corrosion, and age wear
Crossguard has a later black coating applied
Blade appears to have been sharpened and crudely ground on both sides after rusting
Scattered oxidation, dark spotting, and surface wear remain on blade
Handle area shows significant wear and corrosion from age and storage
No visible scabbard or accessories
Overall a well-worn, incomplete relic example sold as a restoration project / display piece
Collector Notes
Good candidate for a WWI German militaria collection, restoration lot, or study piece
Strong untouched relic character despite the later cleaning / grinding to the blade
Desirable as an original period knife with honest age and clear “as found” condition
Please Note
Sold exactly as pictured
Buyer should use photos to judge exact pattern, originality of finish, and overall condition
This is not a mint example; it is a worn original relic with losses and alterations
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Item Specifics
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Theme: Militaria
Type: Knife
Region of Origin: Germany
Featured Refinements: WWI German Knife
Modified Item: No
Handle Material: Missing / not present
Condition: Used
