"Old Knives"

[migmaq]

WW2 German gravity knife , first version while Stainless steel was still available

 

[migmaq]

chinese Police dagger, the blade is spring loaded and retracts partially into the handle , the cap has a tang that slips in when putting the cap on that releases the blade so it can recess , apologies for it being dirty , the pics were taken right after gettuing it home , it presents much better now all cleaned and oiled , just never got around to updating the pics

 

[migmaq]

this is a folding lock blade that predates WW1 , it likely seen service in both great wars , infamous German Tiger Knife , since it was produced prior to WW1 stainless steel was still available for such items , its dated by the tiger mark only used between 1904 and 1931

 

[migmaq]

Italian Black Shirt Dagger , the Black Shirts were a Para Military organization during WW2 much akin to the Nazi party of Germany , unlike the Nazis the Black Shirts were eventually absorbed into the regular Military of Italy , im going off my old memory because i did not include info in the folder i have the pics in , i believe this is the second variation , 2 rivet , i think the first had 3 rivets , pretty scarce piece

 

[Augie]

What a knockout, Augie!! Just beautiful!!! Throw all your other knives away; that one is the ultimate!!!!!!

Thank you Charlie, finding a knife like this really makes you appreciate just how nice Challenge knives were. Bone is as crisp as it left the factory 100 or more years ago.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Some stunners you picked up Augie!