K.u.k. "Sturmmesser" M 1917

[Reibert]

Hi, mates !

Want to show You this Austrian-Hungarian "Kampfmesser Modell 1917", (K.u.k. fighting knife 1917 pattern), also called, "Sturmmesser", ("storm-knife" / otherwise, "assault-knife").


Here´s an intersting thread, I spotted in an italian forum:
http://forum.worldwar.it • Leggi argomento - PUGNALI AUSTRO-UNGARICI.

Rgds.,

R.

[Reibert]

Here´s another, pretty nice one, maker: probably Simon Redtenbacher Sensenwerke, Linz ?

[Adrian Stevenson]

I like those. Very nice!

Cheers, Ade.

[RussMo]

Can someone measure the thickness of the blade stock please and post it. Can seem to find anything regarding specs of the Sturmmesser 1917 except OAL and Blade length and those seem to vary. For instance I see the Blade length from 8" to 8.5".

Thanks,
Russ

[Reibert]

The dimensions of the Austro-Hungarian combat knife M1917 differ significantly depending on the manufacturer.
The design of the blades can also vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

However, there are clear differences in the sheaths.
These differ in several variants for holding the straps as well as in the design of the sheath body.

There is an M17 "Sturmmesser" from the manufacturer Wiener Waffenfabrik, (blade lenght: 8,307") :


"Sturmmesser" Wiener Waffenfabrik