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Selachi This is" kappmesser "either M1956 or M1963 ,they have slight variations between 1st and 2nd models ,look on wehrmacht awards to see the differences and learn more about these interesting gravity knives . If it has an eagle on the grip it is military Bundeswehr issue and should have some insp...

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I would definitely leave this be .It just looks so beautiful as is .

Love thise flatguards on it ,adds something to aesthetics . in my opinion .Beautiful horn ,large button and blade is in great condition ,add that patina and its a life keeper .

Fantastic find ,congrats mate .

Fine Italian trapdoor porkchop .

Great to here how and where it was acquired aswell.Bet that was a backpacking trip to remember back then .

Love these knives bur one just never came up at a price I could afford .

Great Thread . Thanks for letting me know the value of that little FES otf Mike and Terry ...I am shocked but I have always kinda liked it ,and to be honest any switchblade I have is now precious to me ,cheapo or not . I think some interesting knives have been shown here by all ,and its great to see...

Whippersnapper I like some of these you and othets have posted ,probable collectors knives of the future .I quite like that last little chubbie aswell . :) Heres a couple of my cheapos ,a little key ring FES otf ,and a cheap chinese marked with the name "panther ",both under 10 euros . Great for cli...

Nice looking Knives Luke .

I prefer the dropoint blade for shape but would be happy with either knife .
Nice that they are swinguards aswell ,would love one .

Super knife Chris .
Superb build quality ,nice shape and I love the dolphin stamp .
Congrats on a great score my freind .

Great knife Mike .
Love the scales and blade stamp .
Its quite a big knife aswell never seen many of these in my collecting years .

Congrats mate .

Lovely Bowies Bill.
Great quality with fine steel and I really love those german sheaths .
I would have got the 2 aswell ,make a lovely display.

Thanks for clarifying the Prestos /Schrades Bill. I could kick myself for not getting an example when I had the chance. porkchop Heres a takedown version of our knife by Emil Voos .If you see a lanyard like this and its reasonable in price ,buy it They are pretty rare now and go really well with the...

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As for your qustion on American paratooper knives in ww2 I believe they used Prestos .
Dont know for sure if they were issued or private purchased ,but I would love one anyway .

porkchop The waffenamt eagle or" stickbird "as its known was added by inspectors of the german army ,commonly seen with 5s and 4s . . There may also be numbers on the locking catch on the side of your knife if you look carefully .Give it a good check on the backspring aswell when exposed there may b...

I will wager it has good steel Luke ,they dont make them like this anymore .
I agree its too huge to be practical but would be a great knife for a western .
"Remember the Alamo" springs to mind with Jim Bowie .Love that film and most old western flicks America has kindly give us brits .

Saw this old bad boy in Auction and thought I would share it here. It wasn't just the knife but also the beaded buffalo hide sheath that popped out to me aswell. The knife must be around 1860s -70s and is made by Hallam of Sheffield . Looks like a real old west piece but although I always wanted one...

Happy Birthday Peter .

Hope you have a great birthday down South mate .
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Know the weathers been a pain in the arse but have a few beers and a look at that great collection of yours ..
Sending you all my best from up North and wishing you and all your family well.

Look after yourself .

Ian