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06-28-2014, 06:14 PM
#101
Non-fixable bayonet styled Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie trench knife.
Greetings all,
This week a bayonet styled, but non-fixable Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC) knife with a 155mm long blade. There is no mortised slot in the bird’s head pommel nor is the push button functional. These also came in a similarly styled, but fixable and fully functional bayonet variant too. The WKC company is still making quality military blades today see here Military Swords, sabers production by WKC Solingen, Germany, since 1883
Regards,
Lance
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06-28-2014 06:14 PM
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07-05-2014, 03:34 AM
#102
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07-06-2014, 12:40 AM
#103
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07-12-2014, 03:27 AM
#104
Nicker, Knicker, Nickfänger, and Genickfänger: The traditional hunting knife goes to war
Greetings all,
This week we have a 100mm bladed “knicker,” a small hunting knife originally designed to finish off a wounded deer by cutting the top/back of the neck. These knives came in many styles and sizes. They make an excellent and compact working knife whilst a soldier is in the field. They surely have cut more meals apart than human enemies, but as they could be easily tucked in a boot or pocket, they found their way into the trenches too. These are typically seen in early war’s photographs as these knives are great for cutting wurst and cheese, but realistically do not hold up well to rough handling or extended hard use. This one is not maker marked, but instead is marked by its retailer “Albertini” out of Munich. In a few months when I am back in Germany, I will attempt to see what is on the street there now (Google’s Maps was not too helpful, as far as a decent street’s view).
Regards,
Lance
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07-12-2014, 04:25 AM
#105
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07-15-2014, 06:39 PM
#106
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07-16-2014, 02:01 AM
#107
Hello Sven
Yes your knife is private purchase WW1 J.H.Becker? the shell '42' is in reference to the siege mortars that destroyed the Belgium forts 1914. The steel sheath is a variation of the hunting leather example., nice thank you for showing.
Eric
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07-20-2014, 05:11 AM
#108
Austrian Hunting/Utility Combination Tool Trench Knife.
Greetings all,
This week a private purchased offering from a Vienna based retailer with a multi-tool-esque handle. The blade is 135mm long and unfortunately the tweezers and other pieces that fit into the handle have been lost to time. The pictured German soldiers are wearing similar, but not exactly the same type of knife. This is another pre-war style of hunting/utility knife, which were widely available. This design is precursor of the later WWII designs as viewed here WWII German Combination Tool Trench Knife variants
Regards,
Lance
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07-21-2014, 06:10 AM
#109
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07-23-2014, 12:46 AM
#110
Those are some really neat looking pieces.
gregM
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