Original Item: Only One Available. The Technical Emergency Corp was formed on September 30, 1919 to assist the German population during times of crisis and disaster resulting from natural catastrophes. The TENO Daggers, Hewer and Leader’s Dagger was authorized for wear by all Teno Officers and subordinates members in 1938. The Hewer was intended for actual use in emergencies as an axe or hacking knife. The sole manufacturer of both TENO hewers was Carl Eickhorn. The Leaders Teno Dagger was designed solely for ornamental wear. These are highly sought after due to the rarity of them and this is the first we ever had, with matching serial numbers too!

This is a very nice example of a TeNo hewer which appears to have never been used due to the condition of the blade. The nickel plated blade retains almost all of its original plating with small isolated area of light staining and runner wear from the scabbard. The blade’s ricasso is deeply marked with GES. GESCH. for Gesetzlich Geschützt (Protected By Law), indicating that the hewer is a trademarked design. In between Ges. Gesch. Is a lovely TeNo insignia which consists of an Eagle with wings spread and a swas with cog wheel with a hammer and N crossed in the center.

Beneath the TeNo symbol is the etched 1935-41 Eickhorn trademark: a seated squirrel holding a sword, with the word ORIGINAL above and the firm's name and location, Eickhorn / SOLINGEN below. Carl Eickhorn is a legendary maker from Solingen, the famous "City of Blades" in Western Germany.

According to J. Anthony Carter's book, GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS, 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.

On the opposite side of the blade’s ricasso is the serial number 6926 and this matches the serial number on the top of the throat fitting of the scabbard. The handle on this example features lovely white trylon plastic grip scales in very good condition. The grip scales are head on by two long nickel plated flathead screws which are secured by a round “split” nut. The plating on the screws is retained very well. The crossguard and pommel are in lovely condition with all detail retained. The plating is mostly intact on the crossguard but there is bubbling, flaking and loss present on the pommel.

The scabbard is in similar, very nice condition. The black glossy paint is retained very well with most of the wear and paint loss present on the sides and minor scratching on the body. The nickel plated fittings are in wonderful condition with the plating retained at nearly 99 percent. There is minor scratching and bubbling on the drag of the scabbard but nothing damaging or anything to subtract from the beauty. The scabbard throat is stamped on top with the matching serial number of 6926.

This is a wonderful example and we are most likely not going to see another one anytime soon! Comes more than ready for display.

Specifications:
Blade Length: 9 ⅝”
Blade Style: Single Edged Clip Point Hewer
Overall length: 14 ¾”
Crossguard: 3”
Scabbard Length: 11 ⅛”