Hammesfahr German Trench Knife.

[RonRonRon]

Picked this knife up recently, and I guess I have deduced that it is supposed to be a Authentic German Trench Knife, similar to Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen-Foche knives I've seen threads about here, but it is not stamped as such. All that appears on the blade, or anywhere on the knife is "Kr. *picture of a skull* S." Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it? Is it one of the Indian fakes I've been hearing about? I bought it because I was intrigued by the markings, and lack of markings on the knife.

[rbminis]

I am afraid this is a copy. Sorry,
Ralph.

[RonRonRon]

What reasons lead you to believe its a copy? Any idea what the markings mean?

[rbminis]

What reasons lead you to believe its a copy? Any idea what the markings mean?

These are not the correct markings for this piece.

[ph3s]

What reasons lead you to believe its a copy? Any idea what the markings mean?

wrong shape of false edge, very wrong handles, cheap wood instead of good walnut.

It's not Indian, it's a German produced copy, someone just added the marks

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