Original German WWI Private Purchase Dress Trench Fighting Knife Bayonet with Scabbard by Carl Eickhorn
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Original 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 & bird’s head pommel.
Intended 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.
This example has a very nice set of original checkered bakelite grips, held in place by two steel rivets. The bird's head pommel is in good shape, with a lovely oxidized patina, and the bayonet lock is fully functional.
The reverse ricasso is stamped with the Carl Eickhorn "Two Squirrel" trademark over C.E., for manufacture by the legendary firm of Carl Eickhorn, located in Solingen, the "City of Blades" in Western Germany. Per J. Anthony Carter's book GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS, this specific version of the mark was used on swords, "walking out" bayonets, and other similar items after 1906. This is exactly the mark that should be on a WWI Blade.
This company was founded in 1865 by Carl Eickhorn, and is arguably the most famous of all Solingen makers. Not only could the family trace their history back 500 years, but they could also demonstrate involvement in the hardening and grinding industries for the same period. Truly the nobility of Solingen Edged weapon dynasties. Eickhorn edged weapons are the most desirable of all makers.
The 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.
This is a very interesting example of a private purchase trench knife bayonet by the legendary Carl Eickhorn. Comes ready for further use and display.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 6 1/8”
Overall length: 11”
Scabbard length: 6 3/8" with frog
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