Nahkampfmesser: opinions need please

[kotsu]

Need help. Real or fake. Bought as real.

[kotsu]

It's luftwaffe boot knife. There are 2 stamps

[John Brandon]

2 rivet boot knives are always Controversial .............but an RB number????
I've had about 20 of these, and never an RB number

[Adrian Stevenson]

Not giving me a good feeling either John.

An RB number PLUS a makers mark. The RB number was designed to replace the makers mark. I don't like the finish to the blade either. I suspect this is a Indian made fake?

Reibert is the man for fighting knives.

Cheers, Ade.

[kotsu]

Some experts confirm that this knife is present at the book Patarozzi Mack LUFTWAFFE GRAVITY KNIFE. p.112 as real knife

[Reibert]

IMHO fake, Sorry !

Best,

R.

[Adrian Stevenson]

I respect Reibert's opinion.

Hi Kotsu: I don't have that book (I should buy it) but without seeing the page in question I cannot comment.

Cheers, Ade.

[kotsu]

Found scan from Patarozzi with this knife p.112.

One man have the same knife. It is his photo

[talltom]

shouldn't fighting knives have 3 screws in the grip not 2 i don't like it as everyone else has said it just doesn't look right in various ways
top one Lakesidetrader German Bayonet & Military Collectable Site is a good one

tom

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks for the scans.

Cheers, Ade.