interesting austrian knife

[michal19]

hello
my last find
an interesting finished austrian knife,frm what i thin is it one of knives that officers wanted to presonalize with some elements
what do You think about this variant?what can mean the leaves?
regards

[Anderson]

Interesting piece, trench art probably, the leaves are perhaps Oak leaves?

[michal19]

thank You for the info
regards

[AZPhil]

That is an interesting one. I like the blade catcher quillion.
Is the Oak leaf section of the handle a separte peice that was attached or is that just the way it was carved?

Semper Fi
Phil

[michal19]

this is the same piece of wood,but was cutted,i like also the ''leaf''rivet in the center,but my favorite section is the copper application in the aluminium where is the marking DB on pommel.
there was a many work with this knife

[michal19]

few more shots

[Adravor]

I´m not sure if its Stochad, Stochod or Stochid on the Pommel.
If its Stochid it could refer to the River Stochid in Russia which was part of the Easter frontline from 1916 till 1917.
If its Stochod it could refer to an location in the region of the Stocid River, a Bridgehead named Stochod is mentioned here: The Soldier's Burden

Regards,
A.

[michal19]

from what i see this is the name stochod,i think that Your suggestion is a good hit
thank You for the link really interesting ,like this piece.i'm impressed by the way that the owner of this knife made this piece from a plain sturmmesser m17
thank You for the answer
best regards