Hey Guys.
I have a chance to buy this knife.
It's a mix match, but what are they?
Real?
What kind of knife is it?
Is it common?
How much would be the limit to pay for it?
Hey Guys.
I have a chance to buy this knife.
It's a mix match, but what are they?
Real?
What kind of knife is it?
Is it common?
How much would be the limit to pay for it?
There is a similar knife illustrated in a French book - Couteaux de Combat by Jean Fontvielle.
It is marked Acier Fondu (cast steel) and is described as being made in 1915 as part of a batch of 200000 knives converted from butchers and other civilian knives for issue to French troops in the trenches.
The hilt in the book example look identical to yours - with wood grips and brass fittings.
The scabbard on your example looks like it started life as a bayonet scabbard.
Valuation is always difficult. These knives are uncommon - other then the book I have never seen one in more than 30 years of collecting.
I would probably pay about £100 for this providing I was convinced it was authentic.
BTW - I am not saying this one isn't, from what I can tell from the photos it looks OK based on the patination.
Regards
Richie
Thanks Richie.
I will go for it then.
Will post better pics if I get it.
Danger
The stamp on the knife says Batisse.
Cheers mate.
People are bidding hard for it.
Well I won it.
Will have to post pics when I get it.
And re-post under french knifes.
Hey Richie.
I paid $100NZD, about 50 pounds.
I saw the same knife for $250USD after researching on the net.
And my wife says I buy junk, HA!!
Danger
Great War Militaria - Great War Militaria
"I paid $100NZD, about 50 pounds" ....... a very good price I would say
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