{"product_id":"wwi-austro-hungarian-service-used-model-1917-trench-knife-with-scabbard-and-belt-attachment-by-resicka","title":"WWI Austro-Hungarian Service-Used Model 1917 Trench Knife with Scabbard and Belt Attachment by Resicka","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eR \u003c\/strong\u003eengraved on the ricasso, which has been attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eResicka\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\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 50% of the paint retained, with areas of light oxidation.\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\"\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\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125813575749,"sku":"ONJR25JURA14","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JURA14__02.jpg?v=1753110980","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/wwi-austro-hungarian-service-used-model-1917-trench-knife-with-scabbard-and-belt-attachment-by-resicka","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}