Daggers/knives

Original period condition 1st model Luftwaffe officer's dagger made by Alcoso in the 1937 - 1939 period based on the appearance of the scales in their trade mark name on the blade. Swastikas show normal wear and tear and are still quite clearly visible. Some guilding remains on the swastikas, rims and crossguard arms. Brown leather grip is in very good condition, wrapped in 3 twisted strands of wire that are coming loose near the crossguard. Blade is VG+ original condition with clear Alcoso logo, needle like tip and leather blade washer. Scabbard leather is sound and solid with all fittings and hanger chain intact. Very collectable period dagger that has not been cleaned restored or altered.

Austro Hungarian Model 1917 combat/trench knife also known as the Sturmmesser. Simple blade and handle design with 3 rivets holding wooden hand grips. MA marking is maker Magyar Acelarugyar of Hungary.

Very nice example of a post war period, not mlitary issue FS knife, not a current reproduction. Only marks are the No. 2 mold mark on hilt. Blued drop forged blade in VG condition is 6 inches long, which is shorter than issue blades. . Scabbard has riveted chape and frog with leather backing on the frog.

Uncommon 2nd pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. Brass knurled grip with correct pommel nut. Crossguard is stamped steel with war time British broad arrow mark. Blade is drop forged, hand ground. Blade has been sharpened to 6 1/8 inch length. No scabbard.

Original WWII fighting knife, Third Pattern. Crossguard stamped ENGLAND and overstamped with I over Broad Arrow which is an uncommonly seen Indian government ownership or acceptance mark. Acorn type pommel nut. Taper ground drop forged blade is fully blued and excellent condition. Steel chape is attached with 1 brass staple. Frog is sewn onto scabbard and has leather backing piece. England stamp is on the front of the leather frog. Grip retains nice blackened finish over copper wash.

Original WWII fighting knife, Third Pattern, ENGLAND plus broad arrow over 21 marked on crossguard. Domed brass pommel nut. Taper ground drop forged blade has original bluing and has been sharpened in service. Chape and frog are attached with brass rivets, frog does not have leather backing piece or elastic retaining strap.

Carbine length blade, maker marked Robert Klass, Solingen, Good condition overall, blade is sharpened. Scabbard not dented but surface paint is in poor condition. Good starter item for Wehrmacht collector.

Short carbine length, G-VG original condition, no maker mark on blade. Nice starter piece for Wehrmacht collector.

Very nice condition 98k dress bayonet. Blade is not maker marked. Scabbard has Czech CSZ marking on frog stud. Original German leather frog is marked Frans Brehme 1942. Interesting mix of components. Overall VG condition including original leather frog.

German Army Dress Bayonet, NCO use, stag horn grip, short pattern. Made by WKC of Solingen- Stal, an uncommon maker. Plated blade in VG condition, some plating flaking of plating evident at pommel. Scabbard has much original paint and is covered in hardened grease with some evidence of paint flaking off.

Named blade VG+ condition, scabbard EXC, knot shows some unravelling, pommel has wear out of one side. There is an identification number pencil engraved into the guard and lightly into the scabbard.

Original German Heers dagger in uncleaned condition. Maker is WKC of Solingen. Blade is very good condition, as is scabbard not dropped or dented, but tarnished. Cross guard is personalized to "Dr. Ad. Schl." which is an abbreviation for Doctor, possibly Adolf, plus an abbreviation of the last name, of which there could be numerous choices. Surface of cross guard and pommel shows not rust but interaction of the base metal with some contaminant that has etched the surface.
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German Army Dress Bayonet, K98 pattern for NCO use, original stag horn grip, short carbine length. WKC maker marked. Wear to latch stud and slight flaking to plating at tip of blade.

Dress bayonet, 10 inch blade, Gustav Klemme, Herford maker marked. Handle has red felt in bayonet slot. Grips are VG condition. Blade in VG condition but has tiny chip out of tip as pictured. Scabbard has original paint with numerous scratches on surface.

Very nice condition Fireman's sidearm with original frog. Johann Leupold maker marked. VG condition including blade and scabbard with little wear all round. Knot is probably not correct for Fire Service.

Original SA dagger, RZM marked, 1939 dated production. Blade VG+ original condition with usual scabbard drag marks. Wooden grip is also VG with some wear to eagle but detail is intact. SA button is VG+ with enameling intact. Pommel shows some flaking to the nickel plating. Scabbard is in VG condition with hanger, no dents to body, usual dent on ball. Very nice specimen with honest wear and not cleaned or otherwise fooled around with.

Original, VG condition including scabbard. Carl Eickhorn marked blade. RFV marked on cross guard. Used by Reichs Finanz Verwaltung or Finance Ministry officials such as Customs officers or border police. Somewhat uncommon sidearm with provision for bayonet attachment. Blade is sharp.

Knife, scabbard, frog and knot (portapee). Blade not named. Not a bayonet, no mounting slot, worn as ceremonial dress sidearm.

German WWII Fireman's ceremonial dress sidearm. Not a bayonet, no mounting slot. VG original condition including steel scabbard with original black gloss paint. HK maker mark on blade. Rare maker.