WWI Austro-Hungarian Service-Used Model 1917 Trench Knife with Scabbard and Belt Attachment by Resicka
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very worn 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 13¼ inches overall, with a 8 inch spear-point blade. This example was used very much and the blade is heavily worn down from its original width ,with heavy blackening. There is a maker mark R engraved on the ricasso, which has been attributed to Resicka. Offered in very worn combat-used condition, the knife shows some heavy wear and oxidation. It also has the classic Austro-Hungarian wood grip panels secured by three pins, which are also heavily darkened.
The knife comes in a genuine rolled steel WWI scabbard with leather belt loop on the rear. Originally painted gray, the scabbard still has about 50% 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: 8"
Blade Style: Single Edged Spear Point Knife with Upper False Edge
Overall length: 13¼“
Scabbard Length: 9 1/8"
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