knifes brought back from Belgium/Germany

[cornishboy]

Thought id share this pair of knives with you.Brought back by my Grandfather late 1944,from either Belgium or Germany.Top one looks like a paper knife,the bottom looks almost home made marked HAUPTNER ,ever seen one like this before?

[Richie B]

I don't recognise them as being a military issue pattern of any sort.

My best guess would be that they are one off workshop made.

I assume they don't have any markings.

Regards

Richie

[cornishboy]

Hi Richie
The lower knife has the german manufacturer HAUPTNER stamped on the sheath.Appreciate your reply,thanks.
Simon

[davejb]

The bottom item doesnt look like a knife, its more like an awl or a leather bradle, possible to do with a saddler?

[cornishboy]

Hi Dave,you may have something there.im finding an equestrian theme with my searches too. Thanks for the post

[Walkwolf]

Agreed. Some sort of awl/tool, and a letter opener............

[Richie B]

Hauptner

You could ask them - assuming it is the same company

Hauptner-Herberholz

[Humber Heavy]

The bottom one is not a knife, but an instrument called a Rumen Trochar used by vets to relieve blote in cattle.