ccj Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Nice to see photos mixed with real examples. Christophe, you always have very nice photos. What's the award on Hanson's bar between the EK and HHO?
Deruelle Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 He is wearing the long service medal for 25 years (saxon of course). thanks for your comment Christophe
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 Old Hanson looks like he has bought a knife for more than just show!!
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 Unfortunately without a sheath... but maker marked and with abnahmestemple, so an issue piece....
erickn Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Hello, Splendid images of Knives in wear and such a very nice selection everyone has posted. I would like to share a few images of the favorite mean, nasty and deadly from my collection that shows alot of use. Careful,,,,,it's very sharp! Regards, E.
erickn Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 that is really, really nice!!!! Thanks Chris, I would think it is a private purchased knife and have only seen one other. It was missing the scabbard. (The razor sharp saw-back bears my blood from 35ish years ago. Ouch!)
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 Seller had really bad photos... looks WW1, but I dont think it is.... Sheath also not WW1?
Paul R Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 They were using these in WW2 as well. I have one, but the sheath looks a little different and is painted black. Are there any markings on the other side of the blade, near the hilt?
Brian Wolfe Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Yep WWII, I have a photo of one of these being worn and if I can find it I'll post it. The clip allowed it to be worn on the belt, thrust into a tunic or in a boot, the clip keeping it in place. The one I used to have also had original black paint on the sheath. There should be a mark on the other side of the blade down by the hilt as Paul suggests. Regards Brian
Tony Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Yep, I have one too, black sheath as Paul and Brian say. If I can find it I'll post a pic. Tony
Jock Auld Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Chris, There are some outstanding copies of this sort of 'boot' knive as they were marketed (early 1990s?). I believe some even have Luftwaffe waffenamt marks if I remember correctly. Perhaps a quick search for these copies for future reference.
Hoss Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Not W1 you have to be careful with this style they are more copies than originals out there, no maker marks forget it my motto. Eric
Tony Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Found it. It's an unmarked blade, has been used a lot, sharpened in the past and the guard/quillion has been filed down for whatever reason. Not something a collector would want to buy but the wife's grandfather used it in the war and obviously postwar so, it's a keeper for me.
Brian Wolfe Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I just recalled that the one I had was marked by someone on the handle. One side had two groves running across the handle, the other side had two initials (owner's?) separated by a large "X". I believe the ones made for use in WWI had a handle that had a shape that led to them being referred to as "coffin handle" knives. I suppose these could have found their way into use during WWII as well. I was not aware of the copies, though also not surprised. It has been a long time since I collected edged weapons so a lot of fakes are now probably much more common. Several decades ago you didn't have to be as knowledgable about many collectables as there just wasn't that many fakes out there. Regards Brian
Hoss Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Tony I believe your knife is original TR period a question is the steel forging all one piece? Eric
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Nice one Tony! Have found out for sure mine is one of a huge amount of modern copies... Guess i was screwed....
Hoss Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Tough Chris Sooooo I guess you'll be selling that mg crate to make up for it. Eric
Tony Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Tough Chris Sooooo I guess you'll be selling that mg crate to make up for it. Eric And the A Robinson EK certificate Eric, yes all ones piece. It's strange how a POW can come home with his boot knife but stranger still, the other grandfather came home with his P08 and a couple of spare EKs in 1947, but he had worked under supervision in a hospital rather than a prison camp until his release. Tony
mchapman Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Im on the hunt for a WW1 knife like Don posted, but uncertain of value. If someone could please shed some light on what I can expect to pay for something marked and complete? Id appreciate it greatly!
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