{"product_id":"original-wwi-austro-hungarian-fighting-knife-by-wiener-waffen-fabrik-with-steel-scabbard-ersatz-belt-loop-by-vogel-noot","title":"Original WWI Austro-Hungarian Fighting Knife by Wiener Waffen Fabrik with Steel Scabbard \u0026 Ersatz Belt Loop by Vogel \u0026 Noot","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the rarely seen Austro-Hungarian WWI Fighting Knife, complete with its original scabbard and scarce ersatz canvas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eW \u003c\/strong\u003eengraved on the ricasso for\u003cstrong\u003e Wiener Waffen Fabrik (Vienna Weapons Factory)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Offered in very good used condition, the knife shows some light 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife comes in a genuine rolled steel WWI scabbard with a great scarce ersatz canvas belt loop on the rear. Originally painted gray, the scabbard shows heavy wear to the paint, with areas of light oxidation. The scabbard is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eV\u0026amp;N\u003c\/strong\u003e on the throat, for manufacture by the Austrian firm of \u003cstrong\u003eVogel \u0026amp; Noot\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a fantastic example to have maker markings for both the knife and scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous example for display in any quality Great War edged weapon collection. This is likely the best example of this knife we’ve had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 8 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged Spear Point Knife with Upper False Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 13¼“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 9 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43329897332805,"sku":"ONJR25JUCA01","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JUCA01__01.jpg?v=1754658549","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwi-austro-hungarian-fighting-knife-by-wiener-waffen-fabrik-with-steel-scabbard-ersatz-belt-loop-by-vogel-noot","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}