{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-private-purchase-dress-trench-fighting-knife-bayonet-by-nahk-mpfer-with-scabbard-period-repaired-grip","title":"Original German WWI Private Purchase Dress Trench Fighting Knife Bayonet by Nahkӓmpfer with Scabbard \u0026 Period-Repaired Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting private purchase trench knife bayonet, the design of which very closely follows that of the Kurzes Seitengewehr M1898\/05 Dress Bayonet, with the checkered bakelite grips \u0026amp; bird’s head pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for use on the Mauser GEW 98 rifle, the bayonet design is based on the earlier M1871\/84 bayonet with a 10 inch blade, and the first model of these were converted from those bayonets. This example was purpose made in this size, and was not converted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has a very nice set of original checkered wooden grips, held in place by two steel rivets. One of the two grips has been repaired during the period with what looks like carved bone, very interesting! The bird's head pommel is in good shape, with a lovely oxidized patina, and the bayonet lock is fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse ricasso is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eNAHKÄMPFER \/ D.R.G.M\u003c\/strong\u003e.. Nahkämpfer translates directly to “melee fighter,” however “close combat fighter” is closer in English to the German’s spirit of the term. This type\/style of knife really came into its own after the war ended as a souvenir for Doughboys (or others) desperate for some tangible “swag” that they had actually served “over there.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany examples of this knife possess replaced wooden or other material’s (i.e. bone) handles as if you inadvertently drop the knife and one of its old-timey plastic handles lands on anything remotely hard, they will shatter\/chip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife comes in a genuine rolled steel World War One scabbard with leather belt loop and strap with a snap closure. There are no signs of major damage or repair, and the black finish is retained a little and the leather has a lot of cracking present. The leather belt loop is supple, with a functional snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very interesting example of a private purchase trench knife bayonet. Comes ready for further use and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 5 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 10 3\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 6 1\/4\" with frog\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44995157590085,"sku":"ONJR26MAA073","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/9D508625-7D43-45EF-85E9-A2A00B842A66.jpg?v=1778536333","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-private-purchase-dress-trench-fighting-knife-bayonet-by-nahk-mpfer-with-scabbard-period-repaired-grip","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}