Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by Demag of Duisburg with Ribbed Grips & Scabbard Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original trench fighting knife with scabbard, as used by the Germans in WWI. The design features a full tang with an all wood ribbed hilt secured by two pins. The knife has a single edged drop point knife of 5 3/4″, with a false edge on the top. It is marked DEMAG in a circle in front of the steel cross guard on the blade ricasso. The marking is only partially struck, but is clear, and the reverse side is marked GERMANY with a proof mark from one of the States of the German Empire. This knife was produced by Deutsche Maschinefabrik A-G (DEMAG) of Duisburg as a private purchase item.

The condition of the blade is good, with the expected wear from service and age. It looks to have been sharpened several times, and has definitely seen extensive use. The very tip is broken off but was reshaped, and currently the blade is relatively dull. The blade buffer is present, but the “S” shaped cross guard is still intact.

The knife comes in a genuine rolled steel World War One scabbard with leather belt loop. The finish on the scabbard is about 80% intact, with a lot of crazing and wear, as shown. The belt loop is intact but delicate, and is missing the original retaining strap.

100% original, an excellent example for display in any quality German edged weapons collection.

Specifications:
Blade Length: 5 3/4″
Blade Style: Single Edged Knife with Drop Point False Edge
Overall length: 10 5/8“
Crossguard: 2”
Scabbard Length: 6 1/4 with Belt Loop