K 55 K Mercator- German WWI + WWII Trench Knife

Pricing & History
  • Sold for
    Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
  • Sold Date
  • Source eBay
This is a German trench dagger-K 55 K, Mercator 4 inch blade. Heinrich Kaufmann trade name.I took the following from Fredrick Stephens, Fighting Knives Book, page 33."Popular utility knife amongst German Troops during the great war. Having the faculity of a lock back blade, the application of the knife as a fighting weapon was not overlooked. 123 & 124 (illustrations) are trade marked Mercator, a trade name of the Heinrick Kaufmann Company. Inddiawerk, Solingen 125, bearing the emblem of the Passau "Running Wolf" and code K 55 K .".This great old knife can be yours.Check it out. I can ship this item in the U.S. for 4.80. The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.