Original WWI Austro-Hungarian Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard & Belt Loop

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rarely seen Austo-Hungarian WWI Fighting Knife, complete with its original scabbard and leather belt loop. These fighting knives were issued to troops of the Austro-Hungarian Empire who fought alongside Germany during WWI. After WWI many were re-used by Italian troops through to the end of WWII.

The knife is 13¼ inches overall, with a 8½ inch spear-point blade, which has a full-length bottom edge, with a 3 inch false edge on the top. There is a maker mark W engraved on the ricasso, but we do not know which maker this indicates. Offered in very good used condition, the knife shows some wear and oxidation, but also a lot of the original factory grinding marks. It also has the classic Austro-Hungarian wood grip panels secured by three pins, which have a lovely color.

The knife comes in a genuine rolled steel WWI scabbard with leather belt loop on the rear. Originally painted gray, the scabbard still has about 60% of the paint retained, with areas of light oxidation. The scabbard has been dented at the throat in order to give it a better grasp on the knife.

A very good example for display in any quality Great War edged weapon collection.

Specifications:
Blade Length: 8 1/2"
Blade Style: Single Edged Spear Point Knife with Upper False Edge
Overall length: 13¼“
Scabbard Length: 9 1/8"