Newbie signing on

[BladeScout]

Hello gentlemen

Newbie here. Just thought I would say a quick "Hello" - so there...

Im have an interest in a wide range of blades from small utility blades over tactical to vintage swords.

In later years, I have found myself moving away from tacticals and more in the direction of small utility knives. I try to move a tacical when ever there is a utility knife incomming.

Unfortunately there is a distinct lack of coherence between my interest in blades and the zeroes in my bank account, so I do not have nor pursue a collection of specific blades per se. I have a few blades, that interest me how ever. Nothing fancy. I wanted a Schiavona, but bought a Blücher instead. I wanted a Mission, but bought an Anza instead - you can see where this is going.

Anyway, I look forward to taking part here.

Thanks

Regards
Jesper

My other interest which in this case is combined with the blades, WWII history & battle fields.

Found this at Narva, Estonia (Battle of the Three Hills).
Needless to say, I left the ammo.

Moisin Nagant bayonet.

 

[A.P.F.]

Welcome to Blade Forums, Jesper! Nice collection and pics are always appreciated. :thumbup:

 

[M@elstrom]

Welcome... and interesting find! :thumbup:

On a side note, maybe you should have let the appropriate authorities know about the location of the ancient ammunition for the sake of public safety (ie. curious kids)

 

[BladeScout]

Thanks for the nice welcome.

M@elstrom: I appreciate and share your concern. But actually there are few spots without UXO in that area.

In 1944 German forces consisting of 22.250 men (European volounteers from Denmark, East Prussia, Flanders, Flemings, Holland, Norway and Estonians) fought off a vastly numerical Soviet enemy of 136,830 troops, who were constantly reinforced. The casualties of the battle were 150,000–200,000 wounded and dead Soviet troops and 157–164 Soviet tanks.

This translates into fierce fighting and in the matter of small arms ammo and other assorted UXO arounnd the Three Hills, it is really more a matter of being lucky to find a spot without signs of battle. The Soviet forces rained a veritable hailstorm of metal unto the German forces. The ground is littered with unexploded ordnance. Further more Estonians are fully aware of what is there and so far have not undertaken the Herculean effort it would be to clean the area of ordnance. Besides Estonians are more interested in getting a full belly, than trampling on old grenades in the forrest. As a sidenote, all ammo dumps were registred on maps, but nobody seems to give a hoot.