Original German WWII Custom Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot / Belt Scabbard nChannel with correct shell stamping on

with correct shell stamping on the rear of the skirt: 1 1 1293

The long upright protected you arm from any sword blade attack

with their cork spacers intact

however there is no rust or other damage

It has a heavy octagonal barrel in

Original German WWII Custom Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot / Belt Scabbard nChannel with correct shell stamping onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close fighting knife, with a great "boot" scabbard. This basic design was used by Imperial German in WWI, and was popular during WWII as well. Many WWI knives were even reissued for WWII, however this definitely is a WWII production example. In very good lightly used condition, this knife has a smooth clear plastic grip