{"product_id":"original-wwi-austro-hungarian-fighting-knife-by-zeitler-with-steel-scabbard","title":"Original WWI Austro-Hungarian Fighting Knife by Zeitler with Steel Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rarely seen Austo-Hungarian WWI Fighting Knife, complete with its original scabbard. 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 13 inches overall, with a 8 1\/4 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 Z engraved on the ricasso, which is thought to denote Zeitler, but this is only a guess as indicated by forums. 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 and some carvings on one side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife comes in a genuine rolled steel WWI scabbard with two loops for a belt loop. Originally painted gray, the scabbard still has about 90% of the paint retained, with areas of scuffing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very good example for display in any quality Great War edged weapon collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 8 ¼”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged Spear Point Knife with Upper False Edge\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 13“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 9 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44850477891653,"sku":"ONJR26MAA070","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/B524241B-F72E-404F-86D1-CFDEA3EEEC13.jpg?v=1775514717","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwi-austro-hungarian-fighting-knife-by-zeitler-with-steel-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}