Original German WWII Trench Knife with Boot Scabbard by PUMA - Bakelite Handle German Military Maps These guards are in good

These guards are in good but used shape

In a private collection for almost 20 years

so this is a scarce item

nicely blued finish remaining but shows some evidence of pitting to top front half of the barrel

This is what we call a sleeper

Original German WWII Trench Knife with Boot Scabbard by PUMA - Bakelite Handle German Military Maps These guards are in goodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the rare German WWII boot knife with clip back steel scabbard. It is made in typical World War II "trench knife" style, with a 5 " drop point dagger blade and an overall length of 10 inches. The knife has contoured bakelite grip scales, retained with three pins. The hilt has a small oval cross guard and the blade is stamped on the Ricasso with the maker PUMA of SOLINGEN. Known as the