Original WWI Austro-Hungarian Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard by Heinr Zelinka
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Original 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.
The knife is 12 3/4 inches overall, with a 7 7/8 inch spear-point blade, which has a full-length bottom edge, with a false edge on the top. There is a faded maker mark engraved on the ricasso indicating manufacture by Heinr Zelinka of Wien. 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.
The knife comes in a genuine rolled steel WWI scabbard. Originally painted gray, the scabbard still has about 80% of the paint retained, with areas of light oxidation.
A very good example for display in any quality Great War edged weapon collection.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 7 7/8"
Blade Style: Single Edged Spear Point Knife with Upper False Edge
Overall length: 12 3/4“
Scabbard Length: 9 1/8"
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