WWI German trench knifes genuine?

[Radio Africa]

Hello everyone,

Firstly, many thanks to valuable members who has previously commented on similar posts - thanks to these comments I was able to spot a fake knife I've received instead of a genuine one.

Secondly, while looking again for a genuine WWI German trench knife, I came across the following two species. I thought they looked genuine, but I'm very suspicious now. Would someone please advise?

I'll try to get better pictures from the seller.

Ivan

Number 1



Number 2

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings Ivan,

Both look perfectly original to me, I view nothing suspicious with either posted example.

Best,

V/r Lance

[Radio Africa]

Hello Lance,

Thank you very much for your response!

Best,
Ivan

[toot]

I to concur.

[Radio Africa]

Thank you for your response!

I was primarily concerned about the colour of the wood.

[Radio Africa]

Just to double-check - is the combination handle + guard on the first one is it standard/genuine?

I searched for pictures and found just one similar (may be due to my poor search technique)

Many thanks.

[Anderson]

Both are genuine. The second an authentic Gottieb Hammesfahr. Wood grip may have been oiled.

[Radio Africa]

Thank you very much for your response! I am confident now.

[AZPhil]

Great pick up. They look to be in very good condition.

Its nice to see a correct original after all those Bad news one's that showed up.

Now this thread can be referenced when a dud shows up again!!

Semper Fi
Phil

[MAP]

I have never seen an example with a cross guard like the first example. I like the design. Of course if Lance/Anderson say their good, I would take that as a strong vote of confidence.