{"product_id":"original-wwi-austro-hungarian-fighting-knife-with-steel-scabbard-belt-loop-1","title":"Original WWI Austro-Hungarian Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard \u0026 Belt Loop","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 and leather 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 W engraved on the ricasso, but we do not know which maker this indicates. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife comes in a genuine rolled steel WWI scabbard with leather belt loop on the rear. Originally painted gray, the scabbard still has about 60% of the paint retained, with areas of light oxidation. The scabbard has been dented at the throat in order to give it a better grasp on the knife.\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 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":42727844577349,"sku":"ONJR25APNS070","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25APNS070__01.jpg?v=1746565595","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwi-austro-hungarian-fighting-knife-with-steel-scabbard-belt-loop-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}