WWI German Trench/Fighting Knife - Unusual Clip-Point Design

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WWI German Trench/Fighting Knife - Unusual Clip-Point Design Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Background : Offered for auction is an usual German WWI Fighting/Trench Knife with the scabbard. This knife could be field made as it doesn't bear the Imperioal acceptance stamp, although the blade is appears to be a clip-point bowie-type design used for fighting knives. The handle has a robust cross-guard on one side to protect the hand in combat. Description : Knife is in good condition with full-length clip-point blade and only minor surface staining. The knife still retains its leather spacer at the ricasso. Please note that the brownish color on the blade visible in some of the pictures is the remains of a cosmoline- type grease. The wooden grips are smooth dark wood, one side of which has a small crack between the rivet and the cross-guard. The cross-guard is a swept-back design on one side, common to bayonets, but very effective as a hand-guard in close-combat fighting. The knife scabbard is the standard belt type, commonly found in WWI trench knives. It is black with a leather hanger. Unfortunately, the button snap is coming out of one side of the retaining strap because the age of the leather. The rest of the leather belt hanger is in good shape. This is a very good knife of uncommon design and worthy of any collection of trench knives. Policy : My items are vintage and show some wear from age and use. If you are looking for "mint" or "old new stock," this isn't it. This knife is of pre-1945 and probably pre-1918 manufacture. As a bidder, you are ultimately responsible for viewing photos and asking questions that you may have. I try to describe each item to the best of my ability, but I cannot always detail or grade each and every flaw the same way that you may view it. However, all items are described with honest intent! I hate surprises and imagine most honest eBayers do as well and I sincerely want our transaction to be mutually satisfactory. Please save us both time and don't bid if you're not serious or suffer from buyers remorse. Auction is restricted to bidders in continental U.S. without significant negative feedback (my judgement). Winning bidder is responsible for ensuring that item complies with local/county/state laws. Winner to acknowledge notification via email within three days of auction close. Payment due within three (3) days of auction close unless arrangements are made prior to auction close. Shipments will be by USPS Priority Mail. All sales final unless otherwise noted or in cases where item varies significantly from listing description/pictures.. Please ask all questions prior to bidding and auction end and please provide positive feedback if satisfied with our transaction. Good Luck and thanks for looking! Auction restricted to bidders in continental U.S. Winner to acknowledge notification via email within three days of auction close. Payment due within three (3) days of auction close unless arrangements are made prior to auction close. Shipments will be by USPS Priority Mail. All sales final unless otherwise noted or in cases where mistake is made in listing description. Please ask all questions prior to bidding and auction end. Payment I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Shipping & Handling $8.50 USPS Priority Mail� More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. . read more

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